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Gold prices surged to fresh record highs on Tuesday as renewed fears of a potential US–EU trade war pushed investors towards safe-haven assets amid rising global uncertainty.The rally followed tariff threats by US President Donald Trump against European nations opposing his Greenland move, triggering risk aversion across global markets. Precious metal extended gains from the…

Central government employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting clarity on their revised salaries and pensions after the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. The panel, chaired by Ranjana Prakash Desai, is expected to finalise a fitment factor and submit its recommendations to the Centre. Once the government approves, the revised pay structure will come into…

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen talks during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos (AP photo) India is close to signing a trade deal with the European Union, as stated by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen during the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday.“There is still…

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday warned the United States against imposing punitive tariffs on European allies over Greenland, calling such a move a “mistake” and cautioning that it could damage long-standing partnerships.Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, von der Leyen said, “The proposed…

Silver made a stellar debut in 2026, soaring over 35%, or nearly Rs 85,000 per kg, investors rush towards the precious metal amid tightening supplies and escalating geopolitical tensions involving the US, Iran and Greenland. The white metal’s momentum further strengthened after MCX silver futures decisively crossed the Rs 3 lakh per kg milestone. During…

The ongoing tariff standoff between the US and EU could benefit India! The European Union and New Delhi are in the last leg of Free Trade Agreement negotiations. As the US is giving a hard time to EU exports, trade experts are suggsesting that the bloc may now look to strengthen commercial ties with countries…

Car Repairs Delayed? Oman Now Forces Insurers to Pay You Cash for Every Extra Day In a significant shake-up of Oman’s motor insurance landscape, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has introduced sweeping reforms that now mandate compensation from insurers if car repairs aren’t completed on time, a first in the Gulf region and a major…

BENGALURU: Salesforce is sharpening its AI strategy by rethinking how large language models (LLMs) are deployed within enterprise software, as organisations struggle to move generative AI from pilot projects to reliable, production-ready systems.Srini Tallapragada, president and chief engineering and customer success officer at Salesforce, told TOI that the past two years have revealed a widening…

The standard deduction limit varies depending on the tax regime that salaried taxpayers opt for. (AI image) Budget 2026 income tax expectations: Standard deduction is seen as a much needed relief for taxpayers – it’s a simple, straightforward deduction from your gross income – a fixed amount that allows salaried taxpayers and pensioners to reduce…

The Court also observed that the grant of interim relief under Section 24 is discretionary in nature and while deciding the Court will always consider conduct and financials of the party seeking reliefs. (AI image) The three-judges bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justice Abhay S. Oka, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice Augustine George…