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Gold and silver prices have witnessed a sharp decline of up to 2% in early deals on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today. The fall comes amid profit-taking and weak global cues.

The global billionaire population has seen its fastest growth since 2020, driven largely by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced a revision in the charge structure for Point of Presence (PoP) channels under the National Pension System (NPS).

In a major move, Zomato has announced a zero-tolerance policy against the sale of analog dairy dishes on its platform in India.

The Indian government has notified the detailed framework for its Semicon 2.0 scheme, which aims to boost the country's semiconductor ecosystem.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has announced his 555th film.

The psychological crime-thriller Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson, will be released in India on September 25, 2026.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a two-day visit to Uzbekistan, interacted with students at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre in Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies on Sunday.

Rapper Badshah has made his debut in the Marathi music scene with a new hip-hop track titled Chimna.

Ather Energy's stock has witnessed a remarkable surge, rising by 4% to a new high of 1,679 today.

The first teaser for the upcoming Bengali film DeSu7 was released on Monday. The film stars Dev and Subhashree Ganguly in lead roles, with Anirban Bhattacharya playing a pivotal role.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has shared his first photographs from the United States prison since his capture.

Meghna Gulzar's upcoming crime thriller Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has been linked to several real-life cases.

After leading England to two successive Test wins over Pakistan, Joe Root has defended his form with the bat.

Actor Dhanush is reportedly in talks to star in an upcoming untitled film directed by Siva. The project was initially conceived with actor Ajith Kumar, but has now been shifted to Dhanush due to Kumar's packed schedule.

Drone footage has inadvertently recorded the glacier collapse that triggered devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet last week.

Krunal Pandya is in line for a return to the Indian cricket team, according to Times of India.

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has etched his name in the history books by becoming the youngest player to score a half-century in the Duleep Trophy.

Zee Entertainment witnessed a massive fall in its share price on Monday.

Veteran Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is eager to keep the momentum going after his successful comeback in the Test format.

Team India is set to receive a major boost ahead of their upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan.

Purple Style Labs, the parent company of luxury fashion platform Pernia's Pop-Up Shop, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) today.

India's Deepti Sharma has made history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in Women's T20Is.

SpiceJet, the cash-strapped budget airline, has sought more time from the Delhi High Court to pay its first installment of 50 crore.

Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, has warned that advanced artificial intelligence (AI) could pose a threat to global financial stability.

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has agreed to hear an urgent plea from several creditors, challenging the approval of Subhash Chandra's repayment plan by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

Zomato, the popular food delivery platform, is shutting down its customer support operations in Hyderabad, as per The Economic Times.

US tech giant OpenAI has been issued warrants worth an estimated $5.5 billion by SB Energy, a power infrastructure firm, the Wall Street Journal has reported.

Bangladesh has said it will consider joining the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.

Zomato, the food delivery platform, is shutting down its customer support operations in Hyderabad. The move will lead to around 250 job losses, as per the Economic Times.

India started their Women's T20 Asia Cup campaign on a high note, defeating Thailand by a massive 94 runs.

Oil prices surged over 2% on Monday after US forces targeted two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

Aon, a leading insurance broker and consultancy firm, is close to finalizing a deal to acquire USI Insurance Services from private equity firm KKR.

The benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, witnessed a sharp decline on Monday.

Three months before devastating flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border, Nepali and Chinese officials discussed disaster risks in Kathmandu.

A new alert has been issued in Nepal for a possible flood after a glacial collapse last week triggered devastating floods along the Tibet border.

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will soon be launched in Uzbekistan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed.

Around 933 workers are feared to be trapped in around six hydropower projects in Nepal after devastating floods last week.

John Ternus, the incoming CEO of Apple, is expected to make major changes in the company's executive team.

The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit is underway in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The two-day summit, which began on Monday, brings together leaders from the SCO's 10 member states.

China's manufacturing sector has witnessed a contraction for the second consecutive month, albeit at a lesser rate than market predictions.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal has confirmed that both the BCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are actively seeking a new window to schedule their upcoming series.

Pakistan's Test captain Babar Azam has dismissed reports suggesting that the team considered boycotting the Lord's Test.

Former State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara is being considered as a potential successor to Sashidhar Jagdishan for the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) at HDFC Bank.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek on Monday.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has quashed rumors of a rift between the franchise and former captain MS Dhoni.

A devastating flash flood has hit the Grand Canyon National Park in the United States, leaving up to 20 people missing.

Iran has launched missile and drone strikes on two United States bases in Jordan.

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has reached 788, officials said on Sunday.