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Gold futures surged to a fresh lifetime high on Wednesday, tracking a sharp rally in global prices as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid escalating trade war tensions and heightened geopolitical uncertainty.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the February contract soared by Rs 7,774, or 5.16 per cent, to hit an all-time…
MoD inks Rs 858 crore contracts for Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P8I Aircraft NEW DELHI: The defence ministry on Friday signed a deal for the procurement of Tunguska air defence missile systems from Russia and another contract for maintenance of its P8I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft fleet with Boeing…
The video was released hours after the US military announced fresh strikes on Iran The US Central Command (Centcom) on Sunday shared a video showing American air and naval strikes on Iranian military targets, saying the operation was carried out in response to Iran’s latest drone attack on a commercial oil tanker near the Strait…
NEW DELHI: The Union cabinet has cleared fresh investment commitment of Rs 30,000 crore towards new funds being set up by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) as it seeks to leverage the additional resources to raise money from other investors. NIIF intends to set up a second infrastructure focused fund and will also support…
NEW DELHI: CJI Surya Kant on Friday said he envisions a transition towards a “multi-door courthouse,” where courts function as comprehensive centres for dispute resolution and not merely for trials.The CJI said courts should offer multiple pathways such as mediation, arbitration and litigation, depending on the nature of the dispute. Justice Surya Kant, Known For…
Reliance-Disney’s streaming service JioHotstar will make a massive investment of Rs 4,000 crore over the next five years, for acquiring and producing in several South Indian regional languages. The investment is framed as a broader collaboration with the Tamil Nadu government. Sushant Sreeram, Head – SVOD Business & Chief Marketing Officer at JioStar, confirmed that…
Sourav Ganguly (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has praised the current Indian T20 team, saying they look strong and well-balanced in every department. He believes the Suryakumar Yadav-led side has what it takes to win the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and should be considered favourites.Talking to reporters, Ganguly…
CHENNAI: Three-time chief minister and expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam, 75, is likely to join DMK on Friday, multiple sources told TOI. DMK may give him a seat, probably Bodinayakkanur in Theni, which he won in 2021, to contest in the coming assembly election.OPS, who has been fighting long — and so far unsuccessful —…
A woman was shot dead during a confrontation involving federal immigration agents (ICE) in south Minneapolis on Wednesday, with a witness disputing the Trump administration’s claim that the shooting was an act of self-defence and the woman was trying to run over officers.Emily Heller told MPR News that shouting outside her home woke her up,…
Iran and the US are discussing a temporary framework that could pause hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic and create space for broader negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme, the New York Times reported, citing three senior Iranian officials familiar with the talks.According to NYT, the proposed short-term arrangement would establish a 30-day…
