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Fresh maritime security concerns in a key global oil transit route lifted crude futures, while regional diplomatic efforts continued to stabilise tensions.

Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,063.39 per ounce by 0248 GMT, but was up 4% so far this week; US gold futures for December delivery dropped 1% to $4,072.90

Washington is weighing its next military move as preparations intensify and regional diplomatic concerns mount over a possible escalation involving Iran

The cabinet decides to form separate commissions for SCs and STs

Heavy losses in US technology stocks triggered widespread Asian selling, even as sustained foreign fund inflows offered some support to Indian equities.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has held wide-ranging talks with Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne to boost bilateral cooperation in trade and green energy

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Healthcare Global Enterprises revenue from operations rises to 730.16 crore in Q2 FY27, compared to 645.16 crore a year earlier

Investors are pushing for a more attractive valuation to commit to the offering, with some viewing the recently discussed $1.5 trillion valuation as being at the high end of expectations

The revision covers employees under the 2024 Revised Pay Scales as well as retired personnel and family pensioners across Karnataka

Concerns over expensive AI infrastructure, stretched technology valuations and potential data centre construction delays have intensified selling pressure across global equity markets

The rupee has advanced 0.5% so far this week, hitting a two-week high of 94.32 in Thursday's session before settling at 94.4750; It is expected to open largely flat, with a slight positive bias

The allocation follows consultations with airlines, amid concerns over the planned renovation of Terminal 1 and the transition of international operations

The new model also demonstrates improved performance in penetration testing benchmarks, while raising concerns over potential misuse of advanced cybersecurity capabilities

Infosys ADR ends higher despite selloff in Nasdaq

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Diplomatic contacts, humanitarian initiatives and mounting battlefield casualties are adding urgency to efforts to resolve the conflict that began in 2022

The US Secretary of State is evaluating his political options amid questions over the administrations future and the Republican Partys leadership succession

Investors rushed to protect portfolios against further losses as volatility surged, systematic funds prepared large sales and confidence in technology stocks weakened

Investors rushed to safer assets as mounting concerns over artificial intelligence valuations and potential policy changes triggered widespread selling across equities

Higher crude oil realisations boosted earnings, while the state-owned energy major outlined investments to strengthen production and expand future hydrocarbon potential

The political crisis intensified after lawmakers raised allegations of financial misconduct and the central bank intervened in the troubled lender

Barring Maharashtra, prices declined by Rs 59-344 a quintal this week, when 1.99 lakh tonnes were offered

Opposition to pumped storage plants lacks basis

ELCOT and the IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the same

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Prowess Advisors says Indias drinks market grows 35% by volume, while revenues rise 810%, signaling premiumisation

The defence and infrastructure equipment maker reported an EBITDA of 80.3 crore for the quarter, up 10% from 73 crore in the year-ago period

A total of 35 leading football teams participated in the Titans Gold Cup Night Football tournament, making it a major sporting attraction for the area

A significant proportion of the investment activity was directed towards government securities, including state government securities,to take take advantage of the higher yields

The sector recorded 356 funding rounds between January 1 and November 3, 2026, compared with 621 rounds in 2025

Its a demanding framework to enhance grid reliability. Operators will need to adapt, invest, and integrate new practices into daily dispatch

The move has upset airlines who warn that such actions by MIAL could lead to reciprocal restrictions for Indian carriers

Shifts focus to aerospace segment, targets 12-fold increase in revenue by FY30

Industry bodies and captains welcomed the new policy, stating that it is pragmatic, forward-looking and investor-friendly

Need $220 b to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity, says MNRE Minister

Total income rose 14 per cent to 21,430 crore in Q2 FY27, up from 18,837 crore in the year-ago period

Department plans to approach regulators on account-opening requirements after assessing difficulties faced by financial institutions

Coins and bars are expected to lead sales, driven by investment sentiment and gifting traditions, say stakeholders

Sources privy to the development said that the Armys dedicated drone ammunition framework is at the validation stage and once that happens, the development and production phases will roll out

The new framework would create an additional route for satellite companies to supply network infrastructure to telecom operators

Market watchers cited declining U.S. yields, renewed risk appetite from foreign inflows, and bargain buying as the currency climbed for a fifth straight session, with eyes on nearby 94.00 support and 94.90 resistance

MDR on P2M transactions above 2,000 would apply to only about 4 per cent of merchant activity while keeping P2P and low-value P2M payments free

Revenue from operations grows to 1,000 crore

The 24-hour rule to produce detainee before court starts the moment a police officer touches the body to restrain liberty, SC judgment

Deadline for the enforcement of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act is set to kick off in May 2027, with the first phase around consent management just around the corner

Consolidated revenue rose 16.7% year-on-year to 60,878 crore from 52,145.4 crore in the prior JulySeptember quarter