Gold prices have witnessed an increase, with 916 hallmark gold being priced at ₹14,120 per gram and ₹1,12,960 for 8 grams, according to the latest rate update released on today. The rate for 18-carat gold stands at ₹11,660 per gram, while 8 grams is priced at ₹93,280. Meanwhile, silver is being sold at ₹260 per Read More…
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Ashok Lahiri Named NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman; Scientist Gobardhan Das Appointed Member
Noted economist Ashok Lahiri and scientist Gobardhan Das have been appointed as Vice-Chairman and Member, respectively, of NITI Aayog, according to government sources. Ashok Lahiri, currently a BJP MLA in West Bengal, has previously served as Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India and was a member of the 15th Finance Commission. He is Read More…
India Engaged with Nepal Over Reports of Customs Duty on Cross-Border Goods: MEA
India has said it is in touch with Nepal following reports that Kathmandu may enforce customs duties on goods carried by travellers from India. Responding to queries during a weekly briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi is closely engaged with the Nepali side on the issue. He noted that reports Read More…
Bharat Taxi Expands to Mumbai; Piyush Goyal Launches Driver Onboarding Initiative
Bharat Taxi has expanded its services to Mumbai with the launch of a driver onboarding initiative aimed at strengthening urban mobility and improving driver livelihoods. The programme was inaugurated on April 23 by Piyush Goyal at Kamla Vihar Sports Club in Kandivali West. The event saw participation from hundreds of auto-rickshaw and cab drivers, along Read More…
PM Highlights Railway Modernisation, Says Upgraded Tracks Boost Speed and Reliability
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighting how the modernisation of railway tracks is transforming India’s rail network. In a post on X, the Prime Minister noted that initiatives such as track renewal, advanced testing, and mechanised maintenance have significantly improved ride quality and enabled higher train Read More…
Delhi Police Bust LPG Black-Marketing Racket; 16 Arrested, 241 Cylinders Seized
The Delhi Police has busted multiple illegal LPG refilling and black-marketing rackets operating across the national capital, arresting 16 people in a series of coordinated raids. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police teams conducted operations over the past week in areas including Mangolpuri, Jahangirpuri, Palam, and Dwarka. The raids uncovered a large network involved in Read More…
India, South Korea Aim to Deepen Ties; Trade Target Set at $50 Billion by 2030
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India and South Korea are set to elevate their partnership to a “futuristic” level, as he welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on his first visit to India in eight years. During a joint press statement, Modi highlighted that bilateral trade between the two countries has Read More…
Gold Prices Rise Again; Silver Also Edges Up
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in the state have registered a fresh increase, continuing the upward trend seen in recent days. As per the latest market update on today, the price of 22-carat (916) gold has risen to ₹14,280 per gram, while a sovereign (8 grams) is now priced at ₹1,14,240. Similarly, 18-carat gold is priced at Read More…
Indian Ships Cross Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Tensions
New Delhi: Amid continuing tensions in the region, Indian vessels have begun crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports, a day after Iranian forces allegedly opened fire near ships anchored off the Oman coast. Sources said an Indian-flagged vessel became the tenth ship to successfully pass through the strategic waterway. However, two Indian tankers Read More…
India Protests After Reports of Iranian Firing on Ships Near Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi: India has lodged a strong protest with Iran following reports that Iranian forces opened fire on vessels, including Indian ships, after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, the Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Iranian Ambassador over the incident involving firing at an Indian vessel. The ships were reportedly Read More…