Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar addressed a rally urging support for the NDA in upcoming elections. He stated the state is progressing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's central government. Kumar also criticized RJD chief Lalu Prasad's past leadership.…

Major jewellers like Malabar, Tanishq, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan are offering 22K gold at around Rs 11,500 per gram. IBJA rates also reflect this trend. As of October 24, 2025, Kalyan Jewellers’ price for 22K gold jewellery in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and…

A new 50,000-pound Children's Booker Prize for fiction is launching. This award will celebrate the best contemporary fiction for children aged eight to 12. The first nominations open in 2026, with the award presented annually from 2027. The prize aims to…

Diwali celebrations saw over 300 people sustain eye injuries. Carbide guns, used to scare animals, were fired during festivities. Most injuries occurred in Bhopal and nearby districts. Around 50 cases were reported from Gwalior and Jabalpur. Thirty individuals…

MakeMyTrip has launched 'Travel Ka Muhurat,' a month-long initiative featuring over 25 airlines and 30 hotel brands, alongside banking partners like Axis Bank and HDFC Bank. This partnership offers travelers significant savings on flights, stays, and holiday…

Gold prices are at record highs, but experts suggest this surge is fueled by abundant money in the system, not solid economic reasons. This situation mirrors a past gold boom. If this excess cash disappears, the gold rally could quickly end. Investors face…

European industries face a challenge from cheap Chinese imports. A German tyre firm highlights the issue, stating Chinese products are often cheaper than local retreads. Businesses and governments, led by France and Italy, urge the European Union to protect…

US tariffs are hitting India's carpet makers hard. The industry fears collapse if tariffs continue. New Delhi is exploring solutions, but local exporters say it will take time. This impacts peak export seasons and winter orders.

India is entering a new earnings upgrade cycle, says Trideep Bhattacharya, CIO–Equities at Edelweiss AMC. He expects the second half of FY26 to drive growth led by defence, consumer discretionary, and select IT stocks. Strong government capex, demand recovery…

Billionaire investor Radhakishan Damani has invested Rs 90 crore in Lenskart. This investment comes before Lenskart's upcoming Rs 2,150 crore initial public offering. The eyewear retailer plans to use the funds for expansion, technology, and marketing. Lenskart…

India's foreign exchange reserves have officially surpassed the USD 700 billion milestone, marking a significant economic achievement. The latest figures reveal an impressive growth of over USD 4.4 billion for the week ending October 17, primarily driven…

Böcker Maschinenwerke GmbH, a German lift manufacturer, grabbed worldwide attention after its equipment was used in the audacious Louvre Museum jewellery heist. The companys witty social media campaign, capitalising on the viral moment, attracted millions…

Two young men, Md Adnan Khan and Adnan Khan, were arrested for allegedly plotting a Diwali terror attack in Delhi. Radicalized through ISIS propaganda online, they pledged allegiance to the group and were instructed by a foreign handler to target a mall and…

Haryana government employees and pensioners will now receive dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) at 58%. This revision, effective July 1, 2025, marks the final DA hike under the 7th Pay Commission. Arrears for July to September 2025 will be disbursed…

European Union regulations including the Carbon Tax and CBAM will significantly impact EU businesses. Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated these rules will make infrastructure, automobiles, and planes more expensive. He believes Europe…

Inflation data release next month is unlikely due to the ongoing US government shutdown. Surveyors cannot collect critical data, potentially leading to devastating economic consequences. This shutdown has already furloughed hundreds of thousands of federal…

The National Conference secured three Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir. The opposition BJP claimed one seat. Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan and Sajad Kichloo won for the NC. G S Oberoi, also known as Shammi Oberoi, secured the third seat for the party. Sat…

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou stated Pakistan would lose any conventional war with India, urging a policy shift away from conflict. He also revealed the US could have eliminated nuclear smuggler A.Q. Khan but was deterred by Saudi government intervention.…

China is gearing up for a revolutionary leap in its high-tech industries over the next ten years, unveiling a comprehensive plan that highlights pivotal fields like quantum technology and fusion energy. Officials envision this ambitious agenda as a pathway…

In a bold appeal to global partners, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges a comprehensive boycott of all Russian oil enterprises. He emphasizes the necessity of targeting Russia's clandestine fleet and oil terminals to cripple Moscow's financial…