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New Delhi, Jan 2 (PTI) Gold prices climbed Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,39,440 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid firm trends in international markets, according to the marketmen. Silver prices also surged by Rs 4,000 to Rs 2,41,400 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes). In the international market, spot gold increased by USD 67.47, or 1.56 per cent, to USD 4,392.94 per ounce. Spot gold is trading with a gain of over 1 per cent at USD 4,390. As the move lacks any clear reason behind it, the

Mumbai, Jan 2 (PTI) Equity benchmark index Nifty hit its lifetime peak before closing 182 points higher on Friday, and the BSE Sensex jumped 573 points, powered by strong buying in power, banking and metal stocks. Unabated capital infusion by domestic institutional investors amid a sharp rally in Asian peers also supported the domestic stock market, traders said. Charting out a firm trend, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 573.41 points or 0.67 per cent to settle at 85,762.01. During the day, it j

Statins may help to reduce risk of death in all patients with type 2 diabetes. In a new study, statins significantly lowered the odds of death and major heart events in adults with type 2 diabetes, regardless of their predicted 10-year risk for heart disease. Researchers followed adults ages 25 to 84 with type 2 diabetes for up to a decade. None had serious heart or liver problems at the start. The authors compared people who started statins with those who didnt across all levels of heart-disea

ISLAMABAD, January 1, 2026 (AP) Pakistan experienced its deadliest year in over a decade in 2025 as combat-related deaths surged 74%, with militants accounting for more than half the death toll, according to a new report released by an independent think tank. Islamabad often accuses Kabul of turning a blind eye to cross-border attacks by Pakistani militants, a claim Afghanistans Taliban government denies. Tensions between the two neighbors have been high since October following border clashes t

MUMBAI, Jan 1 (Reuters) India is set to see below-average maximum and minimum temperatures in January, the weather office said on Thursday, raising the prospect of higher yields for key winter-sown crops such as wheat, rapeseed and chickpeas. The country is also likely to experience above-average cold-wave days, particularly across central and eastern India, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorological Department, told a virtual news conference.

New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Gold prices started the new year on a firm note on Thursday, rising by Rs 640 to Rs 1,38,340 per 10 grams in the national capital, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,37,700 per 10 grams on Wednesday. However, silver prices extended losses for the second consecutive day, depreciating Rs 1,600 to Rs 2,37,400 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from the previous close of Rs 2,39,000 per kg. The rally in

Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began the first trading session of 2026 on an optimistic note supported by steady buying by domestic institutional investors and strong gains in blue-chip Reliance Industries. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 223.54 points to 85,444.14 in early trade on Thursday. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 65.75 points to 26,195.35. From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Mahindra & Mahindra, Eternal, Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro

Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) The rupee started the new year on a negative note and depreciated 11 paise to 89.99 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday weighed down by persistent foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said the rupee entered 2026 with both challenges and cushions, while global uncertainty persists, Indias strong macroeconomic parameters and ample forex reserves provide stability. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 89.94 against the US dollar, then lost s

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025 (AP) By nearly any measure, 2025 has been a rough year for anyone concerned about freedom of the press. Its likely to be the deadliest year on record for journalists and media workers. The number of assaults on reporters in the U.S. nearly equals the last three years combined. The president of the United States berates many who ask him questions, calling one woman piggy. And the ranks of those doing the job continues to thin. Its hard to think of a darker time for jo

Mumbai, Dec 31 (PTI) The rupee slumped 5 per cent in 2025 as persistent capital outflows from foreign investors, alongside heightened dollar demand from importers, making it one of the worst-performing Asian currencies. On the last trading session of 2025, the rupee depreciated 13 paise to close at 89.88 (provisional) against the US dollar as month-end demand and FPIs dollar buying kept it lower. The domestic currency has exhibited a negative bias throughout the year, making it Asias worst-perfo

Dhaka, Dec 30 (PTI) Bangladesh interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Zia, the longtime chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a three-time prime minister, died earlier in the day in Dhaka after a prolonged illness. She was 80. In a condolence message, Yunus said the nation has lost one of its great guardians with the passing of Zia, The Daily Star newspaper reported. I am deeply shocked

Dec 30 (Reuters) Indias equity benchmarks opened little changed on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious on concerns over foreign fund flows amid thin year-end volumes. The Nifty 50 index was largely unchanged at 25,940.9, while the BSE Sensex index shed 0.11% to 84,600.99, as of 9:15 a.m. IST. Nine of the 16 major sectors logged gains at the open. The broader small-caps and mid-caps were flat. The Nifty has lost 0.9% in three sessions, while the Sensex has dropped 1% in four sessions due to

MUMBAI, Dec 30 (Reuters) The Indian rupee is expected to open little changed on Tuesday, hovering near the 90-per-dollar mark, with expectations of RBI support countering underlying dollar demand. The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated the rupee will open largely flat, having settled at 89.9750 on Monday. The previous session marked a fifth straight decline for the rupee, in which it slipped to an intraday low of 89.9875. After climbing to around 89.25 in the wake of heavy the Reserve Ba

NEW DELHI, Dec 30 (Reuters) When India overtook China as the worlds largest producer of rice this year, the countrys politicians and agriculture lobby marked the moment by praising resilient farmers and innovative government policy. India has nearly doubled the amount of rice it exported over the past decade, with shipments crossing 20 million metric tons in the latest fiscal year. But many rice farmers in the countrys agricultural heartlands are in a less celebratory mood. Interviews with grow

Washington, December 30, 2025 (AP) Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the threshold set in the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) since preindustrial times. Experts say that keeping the Earth below that limit could save lives and prevent catastrophic environmental destruction around

New Delhi, Dec 24 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met the Unnao rape survivor here on Wednesday after she allegedly faced ill-treatment and said India is not just becoming a dead economy but also a dead society. Rahul Gandhi met the rape survivor at his mother Sonia Gandhis 10, Janpath residence after the woman staged a protested in Delhi against the bail granted by the high court to the accused in the case, expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha s

Mumbai, Dec 24 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty stayed on the back foot for the second straight session on Wednesday as investors offloaded energy and IT stocks amid a mixed trend in global markets. A depreciating rupee and unabated foreign fund outflows added to the pressure, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped by 116.14 points, or 0.14 per cent, to settle at 85,408.70. During the day, it hit a high of 85,738.18 and a low of 85,342.19. A total of 2,346 stocks declined w

Mumbai, Dec 23 (PTI) The rupee rose 5 paise to settle at 89.63 against the US dollar on Tuesday on the back of a weaker greenback. However, a rise in global crude oil prices, coupled with foreign capital outflows, prevented sharper gains in the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 89.67 and traded in the range of 89.58-89.85 before settling at 89.63 against the greenback, up 5 paise from its previous close. The rupee on Monday pared initi

Mumbai, Dec 23 (PTI) Benchmark stock index BSE Sensex slipped by 42 points in a volatile trade on Tuesday following profit-taking in IT and pharma shares and mixed global cues. Snapping the two-day gaining streak, the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 42.64 points or 0.05 per cent to settle at 85,524.84. The index moved in a range during the day, hitting a high of 85,704.93 and a low of 85,342.99. The 50-share NSE Nifty closed marginally up by 4.75 points or 0.02 per cent to 26,177.15. Metals, FMCG and

Patna, Dec 23 (PTI) The Bihar government on Tuesday promoted 31 IPS officers, which will be effective from January 1, 2026, a notification issued by the Home Department said. Kundan Krishnan, a 1994-batch IPS officer, has been promoted to the rank of Director General of Police from the post of Additional Director General, it said. Eight officers of the 2008 batch, including DIGs Kim, Nitasha Guriya, Satyaveer Singh, Upendra Kumar Sharma, Bikas Burman and Manoj Kumar, were elevated to the rank of

New Delhi, Dec 23 (PTI) Gold prices stayed in ascending order for the second straight day, climbing Rs 2,650 to a fresh peak of Rs 1,40,850 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, tracking robust trends in the global markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity closed at Rs 1,38,200 per 10 grams on Monday. So far this year, gold prices in the domestic market have jumped by Rs 61,900, or 78.40 per cent, from Rs 78,950 per 10 grams rec

New York/Washington, Dec 23 (PTI) Vice President JD Vance has asserted that a true Christian identity of the USA is not just about protecting the unborn and linked it to American jobs and H1B visas, saying it is wrong for companies to seek cheaper options in the third world. The remarks by Vance are the latest amid an intensifying crackdown by the Trump administration on immigration, both legal and illegal, as well as the H1B visas, used by corporations in the US to hire foreign talent. A true C

NEW DELHI, December 23, 2025 (AP) A protest erupted in Indias capital Tuesday in response to the death of a Hindu man who was lynched and burned by an angry mob in neighboring Bangladesh, a new sign of strain in relations between the neighboring countries. The protest in New Delhi, mainly led by Hindu nationalist organization Vishva Hindu Parishad, highlights the fragility in the relationship between India and Bangladesh, which often is held up as a rare example of stability in South Asia. Bang

WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) The U.S. Justice Department released a new trove of documents on Tuesday from its investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including an email from a prosecutor indicating President Trump had traveled aboard his private jet many more times than previously has been reported. The latest release includes around 30,000 pages of documents, with many redactions, and dozens of video clips, including several purporting to be shot insi

Mumbai, Dec 23 (PTI) The rupee fell 5 paise to 89.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday amid FII outflows and a weak opening in the domestic equity markets. However, a weaker greenback and a drop in global crude oil prices prevented sharper losses in the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 89.67 against the dollar but lost ground to trade at 89.73, down 5 paise from its previous close. The rupee on Monday pared initial

Mumbai, Dec 23 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday after two days of sharp rally, dragged by IT stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 116.57 points to 85,450.91 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined by 27.15 points to 26,145.25. Market experts said that trading volumes are expected to remain subdued amid the holiday-shortened week. From the 30-Sensex firms, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Asian Paints, HCL Tech, Eternal and Bharti Ai

KYIV, Ukraine, December 23, 2025 (AP) Initial drafts of U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyivs demands, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, although he suggested that neither side in the almost four-year war is likely to get everything it wants in talks on reaching a settlement. Overall, it looks quite solid at this stage, the Ukrainian leader said of recent talks with U.S. officials who are trying to steer the neighboring countries toward

Dec 22 (Reuters) Bangladeshs top media editors warned on Monday that threats against journalists have escalated into a fight for survival, after the killing of a prominent youth leader triggered violent attacks on newspaper offices last week. Sharif Osman Hadi, 32, a leading figure in last years student-led uprising that toppled longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was shot in the head by masked assailants in Dhaka while launching his campaign for Februarys parliamentary election. He died on

People who regularly ate higher-fat dairy foods had a lower risk of developing dementia over 25 years, while low-fat dairy and other dairy foods showed no clear association, according to a new study. Those who consumed 50 grams per day or more of high-fat cheese daily roughly a third of a cup had a lower overall risk of dementia, vascular dementia, a form of cognitive decline caused by impaired blood flow to the brain, according to the 25-year Swedish study of nearly 28,000 people published in

ISLAMABAD, December 22, 2025 (AP) Saudi Arabia has awarded its highest national honor to Pakistans army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his visit to Riyadh, Pakistans military said Monday, underscoring deepening ties between the two countries, including cooperation on counterterrorism. Munir received the King Abdulaziz Medal of the Excellent Class on Sunday, months after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a defense pact with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlightin

Mumbai, Dec 22 (PTI) Benchmark Sensex jumped by 638 points while the broader Nifty closed above 26,100 on Monday following heavy buying in IT, auto and metal shares amid foreign fund inflows and a rally in global markets on hopes of further rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. Building on the previous sessions rally, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 638.12 points or 0.75 per cent to settle at 85,567.48. During the day, it surged 671.97 points or 0.79 per cent to 85,601.33. The 50-share NSE Nifty c

New Delhi, Dec 22 (PTI) Gold prices rose to a fresh lifetime high of Rs 1,38,200 per 10 grams, gaining Rs 1,685, in the national capital on Monday following the precious metal scaling record highs in the global markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver prices also raced to hit an all-time high of Rs 2,14,500 per kilogramme (inclusive of all taxes) in the capital, up by Rs 10,400 per kg. Bullish momentum extended in bullion, with gold and silver surging to another fresh recor

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, December 22, 2025 (AP) Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday defended the Justice Departments decision to release just a fraction of the Jeffrey Epstein files by the congressionally mandated deadline as necessary to protect survivors of sexual abuse by the disgraced financier. Blanche pledged that the Trump administration eventually would meet its obligation required by law. But he stressed that the department was obligated to act with caution as it goes about mak

MUMBAI, Dec 22 (Reuters) The rupee is likely to stay supported this week by firm Reserve Bank of India intervention, tempering its negative bias, while bond yields will track the central bank moves and offshore flows. The rupee jumped above 90 per U.S dollar late on Friday after the RBI stepped up intervention, ending the week up more than 1% at 89.27. Traders pointed out that dollar sales from state-run banks helped shore up the rupee, and cutting of speculative wagers against the currency amp

New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday claimed the illegality of the Narendra Modi government and its politically motivated prosecution stands fully exposed after a court here refused to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorates National Herald money laundering case against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and others. In a statement, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said the EDs proceedings against Congress leadership Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the case have been found to

Mumbai, Dec 16 (PTI) The rupee fell 23 paise against the greenback to settle at a new all-time low of 91.01 (provisional) on Tuesday, as the government in the Rajya Sabha attributed the sliding value of domestic currency to widening trade deficit and the ongoing developments related to the India-US trade agreement. During the session, the local unit lost 36 paise from its previous close against the greenback to hit its lowest-ever level of 91.14, but regained some ground later in the day. Even a

Dec 16 (Reuters) Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, supported by a softer dollar, as investors awaited the release of key U.S. jobs data that could shape expectations for the Federal Reserves policy path in the new year. Spot gold was up 0.1% at $4,311.64 per ounce, as of 0230 GMT, extending a year-to-date rally of more than 64% that has seen bullion smash multiple records. U.S. gold futures were little changed at $4,333.20. The U.S. dollar hovered near a two-month low in early Asian trade, l

Mumbai, Dec 16 (PTI) The rupee plunged 9 paise to a record low of 90.87 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by sustained FII outflows and no breakthrough in the India-US trade deal. However, a weaker greenback and a decline in global crude oil prices capped further losses in the domestic unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at its all-time low of 90.87 against the US dollar, down 9 paise from its previous close, and trade

Mumbai, Dec 16 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday as persistent foreign fund outflows and weak global market trends dented investors sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 363.92 points to 84,849.44 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 106.65 points to 25,920.65. From the Sensex firms, Eternal, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, Infosys, Tata Steel, and Bharat Electronics were among the major laggards. However, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, Tata Mot

New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Congress leader P Chidambaram has slammed the increasing practice of the government using Hindi words in the titles of the bills and said the change is an affront to the non-Hindi-speaking people. Chidambaram said the non-Hindi-speaking people cannot identify a Bill/Act with titles that are in Hindi words written in English letters, and they cannot pronounce them. I am opposed to the increasing practice of the government using Hindi words written in English letters in the

Ahmedabad, Dec 16 (PTI) A sessions court here has rejected pleas of AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh for separation of trial in a criminal defamation case over their remarks on PM Narendra Modis educational degree, noting they appeared to be animated by a common purpose. Additional Sessions Judge M P Purohit on Monday dismissed the revision applications filed by former Delhi chief minister Kejriwal and Rajya Sabha member Singh, who challenged the trial courts order that had rejected

WASHINGTON, December 16, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Monday seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of defamation as well as deceptive and unfair trade practices. The 33-page lawsuit accuses the BBC of broadcasting a false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious depiction of President Trump, calling it a brazen attempt to interfere in and influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election. It accused the BBC of splic

NEW YORK, December 16, 2025 (AP) Leading Jewish groups in the United States are urging all Jewish organizations to ratchet up security measures at public events including restrictions on access following the deadly mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration on a popular Australian beach. The groups including three which specialize in security issues said Jewish public events in the coming days should be open only to people who had been screened after preregistering. Provide details

NEW DELHI, Dec 15 (Reuters) India has presented legislation to expand a 20-year-old rural employment scheme by boosting the number of guaranteed workdays but opposition leaders challenged plans to remove independence hero Mahatma Gandhis name from the programme. The bill would guarantee 125 days of employment a year instead of the current 100 days per household for unskilled manual labour, Prime Minister Narendra Modis government said in its parliamentary listing of the measure. It had earmarke

Mumbai, Dec 15 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty pared most of early losses to close marginally down on Monday amid persistent foreign fund outflows and weak global trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed lower by 54.30 points, or 0.06 per cent, at 85,213.36. The benchmark opened lower and declined further by 427.34 points, or 0.50 per cent, to hit a low of 84,840.32, but value buying in FMCG and IT shares in the second half helped cut losses. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged lower by 19

Mumbai, Dec 15 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday in-tandem with a weak trend in global markets and persistent foreign fund outflows. Also, uncertainty over an India-US trade deal weighed on investors sentiment, analysts said. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 384.39 points to 84,883.27 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged lower by 122.9 points to 25,924.05. From the Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Trent, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv

Mumbai, Dec 15 (PTI) Rupee depreciated 9 paise to an all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said rupee is trading with a negative bias as investors are in wait and watch mode and awaiting cues from the India-US trade deal front. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.53 against the US dollar, then fell further to an all-time intraday low

More than three-quarters of the global population is falling short on omega-3 intake, a nutrient gap that may increase the risk of heart disease, cognitive decline, inflammation and vision problems. Thats according to an analysis published in Nutrition Research Reviews, in which researchers from the University of East Anglia, the University of Southampton and Holland & Barrett analyzed omega-3 intake patterns across multiple countries and age groups. The review found that 76% of people worldwide

SYDNEY, December 15, 2025 (AP) Two gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration on Sydneys Bondi beach, killing 15 people, including a child, officials said Monday, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an act of antisemitic terrorism that struck at the heart of the nation. The shooters were father and son, authorities said. The massacre at one of Australias most popular beaches followed a wave of antisemitic attacks that have roiled the country over the past year, although the aut

Dec 12 (Reuters) Indias annual retail inflation quickened to 0.71% year-on-year in November, picking up from a record low in October, as the pace of decline in food prices slowed, government data showed on Friday. A Reuters poll had projected retail inflation at 0.7%. The latest print was below the Reserve Bank of Indias target range of 2% to 6% for the third straight month. COMMENTARY: TERESA JOHN, LEAD ECONOMIST, NIRMAL BANG, MUMBAI CPI inflation quickened to 0.71% in November from 0.25% in O