March 25 (Reuters) Gold edged up on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trumps tariffs expected to take effect next week drove safe-haven demand amid fears of economic slowdown, trade tensions, and inflation concerns. Spot gold was up 0.1% at $3,015.42 an ounce, as of 0425 GMT. U.S. gold futures firmed 0.1% to $3,019.40. Get a look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets with the Morning Bid U.S. newsletter. Sign up here. Uncertainty remains over the extent and scope of

Mumbai, Mar 25 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continued their winning run on Tuesday early trade as investors sentiment remained firm amid foreign fund inflows and a sharp rally in the US markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 418.54 points to 78,402.92 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 107.85 points to 23,766.20. From the Sensex pack, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services, Power Grid, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Maruti were the bigges

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 25 (ANI): Maharashtras Khar Police has sent a summon to standup artist Kunal Kamra, asking him to appear before the investigating officer at 11 am today. As per Mumbai police, Kunal is not in Mumbai right now. MIDC police had registered an FIR against Kunal Kamra for his remarks during a stand-up comedy show, which was transferred to Khar police for further investigation. This comes after Kunal Kamra allegedly made disparaging remarks against Maharashtra Deput

My name is ( . . ). I was born on 18 June, 1962 in Calcutta, India, where I lived until the time I went to school for class-V in another state, Maharashtra. Im the tenth child and the youngest child of ten siblings in the family of my parents. , . was working in - - , and he returned to Bengal, British India. My grandfather with his two sons families came to

Sleep medications help many adults get a full nights sleep, but new research suggests they potentially may increase the risk of dementia or Alzheimers disease. Zolpidem, the sedative in Ambien and other sleep drugs, may adversely effect a brain function believed to be key in preventing dementia, according to an animal study conducted by scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. When the body falls asleep, the brain transitio

March 24 (Reuters) Indian shares opened higher on Monday, led by energy stocks and as foreign capital inflows and bargain-buying opportunities cheered investors. The NSE Nifty 50 was up 0.65% at 23,498.2, while the BSE Sensex gained 0.67% to 77,420.78, as of 9:21 a.m. IST. Get the latest news from India and how it matters to the world with the Reuters India File newsletter. Sign up here. All the 13 major sectors gained, with the high-weightage financials rising 0.7%. The energy index jumped 2%,

Kolkata, Mar 22 (PTI) The womens wing of the BJP on Saturday held a rally here protesting the passage of a bill in the West Bengal Assembly allowing women to work in bars. Claiming that the Trinamool Congress government was unable to provide job opportunities to women in the state, BJP womens cell leader Falguni Patra maintained that this is the reason that such steps are being taken by the ruling dispensation. The rally was held from College Square in north Kolkata to the Excise department head

Guildford (UK), Mar 22 (The Conversation) What if a simple change in your morning light exposure could help you sleep better? Our sleep patterns change across our lifespan, and, as we get older, we tend to have difficulty getting a good nights sleep and feeling well rested the next day. Older adults 60 years old and over generally have less deep sleep and wake up more often at night. They also sleep for shorter periods, wake up earlier in the morning and feel sleepy during the day. Light, espe

Wales, Mar 22 (The Conversation) In the middle of winter, when lack of sunlight can lead to low energy and low mood, we are expected to make new year resolutions. But why not wait till March, for spring, when the returning sunlight gives us the energy and improved mood to tackle fundamentally difficult things like starting a new diet or exercise regime? We need spring resolutions, not new year resolutions. In winter, many animals hibernate by slowing their heart rate and metabolism to conserve e

New Delhi, Mar 21 (PTI) Equity investors have become richer by Rs 22.12 lakh crore in the five-day stock rally which saw the benchmark BSE Sensex jumping more than 4 per cent. On Friday, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 557.45 points or 0.73 per cent to settle at 76,905.51. During the day, it surged 693.88 points or 0.90 per cent to 77,041.94. In five days, the Sensex zoomed 3,076.6 points or 4.16 per cent. The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies jumped Rs 22,12,191.12 crore to Rs 4,13,3

Patna, Mar 21 (PTI) War of words between the ruling and opposition MLAs over Bihar Chief Nitish Kumar allegedly insulting the national anthem rocked the assembly on Friday. As the proceedings began, opposition members trooped into the Well with placards and raised slogans, demanding an unconditional apology from Kumar. Some members also demanded the resignation of the CM, alleging that he insulted the national anthem at an event on Thursday. Despite repeated requests from Speaker Nand Kishore Ya

New Delhi, May 21 (PTI) Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday disposed of petitions seeking disqualification of three MPs belonging to the NCP and NCP-SP from the House after the two parties sought no further action in the matter. A petition under Rule 6(2) of the Members of Rajya Sabha (Disqualification on Ground of Defection) Rules, 1985, was presented on November 20, 2023 by Praful Patel as regards Vandana Chavan and Fauzia Khan, another member Rajya Sabha (3rd April, 2020 to 2nd Ap

New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI) Congress MP Manish Tewari criticised the union government on Friday for trying to can gain favour with United States President Donald Trumps administration, after sources from the Ministry of Information and Technology said that they have not sent any notice to the company X (owned by Elon Musk) for their chatbot Grok using Hindi slang. Claiming that the Trump administration is being run by Elon Musk by proxy, the Congress leader asked if the union government wi

MUMBAI, March 21 (Reuters) The Indian rupee inched up on Friday, maintaining its weekly upward trend, with dollar inflows helping mitigate the impact of the decline in Asian peers. The rupee was up 0.25% at 86.1475 to the U.S. dollar at 12:16 p.m. IST, extending its weekly advance to 0.72%. The local currency is on course for its best weekly performance in two years on the back of inflows via foreign banks and amid traders unwinding speculative long-dollar positions. Large foreign banks were pr

March 21 (Reuters) Gold was headed for a third straight week of gains on Friday after three consecutive record highs this week, bolstered by the Federal Reserves rate cut cues for the year and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Spot gold eased 0.3% to $3,034.09 an ounce as of 0235 GMT. Bullion reached an all-time high of $3,057.21 per ounce on Thursday and has climbed about 2% so far this week. U.S. gold futures held steady at $3,042.60. I dont think we even need to

Mumbai, Mar 21 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 17 paise to 86.19 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, tracking positive domestic equities and fresh foreign fund inflows. Forex traders said the rupee has been gaining as FPIs turned net buyers for the second time during the week with respect to equity and have been buying heavily into debt. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 86.26 against the greenback, then gained some ground and touched 86.19, up 17 paise from its prev

MUMBAI, March 20 (Reuters) The Indian rupee rose for the seventh straight session on Thursday, its longest winning streak since January 2024, as persistent dollar sales by foreign banks and paring of short bets on the currency helped it weather a stronger dollar. The rupee rose to a near two-month high of 86.2075 per U.S. dollar earlier in the day before closing at 86.3675, up 0.1% on the day. Banks selling dollars to lock in profits on arbitrage trades between the non-deliverable and outright

New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI) Gold prices maintained a rising momentum for the third consecutive session to reach another all-time high of Rs 89,796 per 10 grams on Thursday, following a firm trend in global markets. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the precious metal contracts for April delivery hit a record high of Rs 89,796 per 10 grams in the morning trade. Later, the yellow metal pared its gains and was trading Rs 268 or 0.3 per cent higher from the previous close at Rs 88,870 per 10 grams,

New Delhi [India], March 20 (ANI): Global pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company (India) has introduced Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in India, a breakthrough drug for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Mounjaro is available in single-dose vials, with pricing set at Rs3,500 for a 2.5 mg vial and Rs4,375 for a 5 mg vial, leading to a monthly cost of Rs14,000-Rs17,500, depending on dosage. Mounjaro, the company claimed

Bengaluru, Mar 20 (PTI) Social media giant X (formerly Twitter), owned by US billionaire Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit in the Karnataka High Court against Government of India, challenging what it called unlawful content regulation and arbitrary censorship. It raised concerns over the Centres interpretation of the Information Technology (IT) Act, particularly its use of Section 79(3)(b), which X argues violates Supreme Court rulings and undermines free expression online. The lawsuit alleged the

March 20 (Reuters) Gold touched an all-time high on Thursday as the U.S. Federal Reserve signalled two possible interest rate cuts this year, adding to the bullions appeal amid ongoing geopolitical and economic tensions. Spot gold held steady at $3,047.1 an ounce as of 0700 GMT, after hitting a record high of $3,057.21 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures gained 0.4% to $3,054.10. Gold is driven by a lot of uncertain market situations, geopolitical tensions, weaker U.S. dollar and expectat

As we all grow older, its understood that our boyish good looks fall waysideno amount of botox, hair retention, or anti-aging products can counter that fact. Sure, a good anti-aging regimen can ensure that you look 10 years younger at 50, but youre still going to visually age. Remember you must die. The good news is that you have far more control over this pace of aging than you may realize. But it means you have to do far more than adopt a good skin care regimen. Youve also got to minimize the

New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met a delegation of LIC agents on Wednesday during which they raised concerns regarding recent changes in rules which make insurance less affordable for the poorest and most marginalised communities and weaken the position of agents. Gandhi asserted that the LIC was formed in 1956 with the aim to provide affordable insurance to all Indians and said he will raise this issue in Parliament to ensure the inclusive vision of the LIC is protect

March 19 (Reuters) Gold prices rose to hit a record high on Wednesday, as tensions in the Middle East and trade uncertainties lifted the bullions safe-haven appeal, while traders awaited the Federal Reserves decision due later in the day. Spot gold was up 0.2% at $3,041.37 an ounce, as of 0540 GMT, after hitting an all-time peak of $3,042.95 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures gained 0.3% to $3,048.70. Traders are viewing gold as an asset, which is well-equipped to handle tariff-related e

New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) Parliament belongs to the people of India and all parties must be allowed to have their say, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi said on Tuesday and added a Parliament where only the prime minister and his ministers spoke was not a functioning Parliament. The Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha also said that if the opposition parties were allowed to speak on the Maha Kumbh, the Lower House would not have been adjourned. Gogoi made the remarks after the Lok Sabha was adjourn

New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) Rajya Sabha CPI member Sandosh Kumar P on Tuesday asked the finance minister to address the bank unions genuine demands, including filling up vacant posts in public sector banks, and five-day working. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha, Kumar said the United Forum of Bank Unions, an umbrella organisation of nine unions, has called for a 48-hour bank strike on March 24-25 to press for their demands. Stressing that bank employees, especially in public sector

New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) Gold prices on Tuesday touched an all-time high of Rs 88,499 per 10 grams in futures trade in line with firm global trends. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, yellow metal contracts for April delivery hit a record high of Rs 88,499 per 10 grams in early trade. Later, the contracts pared the gains to trade Rs 380 or 0.43 per cent higher at Rs 88,403 per 10 grams with an open interest of 13,898 lots. According to analysts, gold surged to a new all-time high amid escalating te

NEW DELHI, March 18, 2025 (AP) Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of a western Indian city on Tuesday, a day after sectarian clashes were sparked by Hindu nationalist groups who want to demolish the tomb of a 17th-century Muslim Mughal ruler. Clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Maharashtra states Nagpur city broke out on Monday during a protest led by Hindu nationalist groups demanding the demolition of the tomb of Aurangzeb, a Muslim Mughal ruler who has been dead for more tha

MUMBAI, March 17 (Reuters) The Indian rupee strengthened for the third consecutive session on Monday, helped by dollar sales by exporters and foreign banks, coupled with a broadly softer greenback that hovered near a five-month low against its major peers. The rupee closed at 86.80 against the U.S. dollar, up 0.2% on the day. The currency rose to a peak of 86.7625, its highest since February 24, before trimming gains. Get the latest news and expert analysis about the state of the global economy

A recent published in the British Medical Journal has projected to increase the parkinsons disease cases by 112 percent between 2021 and 2050, rising from nearly 12 million to an estimated 25.2 million cases. This dramatic surge highlights the growing public health challenge posed by this progressive neurological disorder. The researchers are calling on public health organisations to keep a close eye on Parkinsons diagnosis rates and adjust their strategies accordingly. Global impact intensifies

Kolkata, Mar 17 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday congratulated Professor Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak on being selected for the 2025 Holberg Prize, considered one of the most prestigious international awards in humanities and social sciences. Acknowledging Spivaks significant contributions to literary theory and philosophy, Banerjee said in a social media post that she has also been charmed by her (Spivaks) long and sustained association with pro-poor voluntary services i

New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centres response on a PIL seeking that the current practice of appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India solely by the executive and the prime minister be declared violative of the Constitution. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh issued notice on the PIL filed by an NGO, Centre for Public Interest Litigation, and tagged it with the pending matter on the same issue. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appeari

New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI) The Congress on Monday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his interaction with American podcaster Lex Fridman, saying that at a time when the country is facing grave challenges and the neighbourhood is volatile, there should be minimum self-glorification and maximum governance. In an interaction lasting over three hours with Fridman, Modi opened up on a host of foreign affairs issues and also touched on various aspects of his life journey. Almost a year ago

MUMBAI, India, March 17, 2025 (PRNewswire) A recent survey of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in India, conducted by Dun & Bradstreet India, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, found that CFOs confidence for both industrial and services financial performance has reduced compared to Q4 2024. The Dun & Bradstreet India Composite CFO Optimism Index analyses the optimism level of CFOs on 12 parameters: operating margin, liquidity position, level of financial risk on

MUMBAI, March 17 (Reuters) State Bank of India, the countrys largest lender by assets, is shelving plans to raise funds this fiscal year, discouraged by elevated bond yields despite a policy rate cut and liquidity boost from the central bank, three sources aware of the matter said on Monday. The bank had planned to raise as much as 150 billion rupees (about $1.7 billion) through sale of bonds before the end of March, but will now tap the market in the next financial year that starts in April, t

Mumbai, Mar 17 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 25 paise to 86.80 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as domestic equities opened on a higher note and Asian currencies continued to remain on the stronger side. Forex traders said the rupee could extend its gains in the near-term, as the dovish Fed expectation has pressured the greenback, further aiding the rupees recovery. However, global risk sentiment and oil price movements will play a crucial role in determining the next leg of the rup

Chances are, if youre reading this, you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested? Experts say its an important question to consider. Most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping, but you may need more or less than eight hours a night. The number of hours needed changes throughout your life, with babies and kids needing more sleep and people 65 and older able to function on slightly less than seven to nine hours. Heres what sleep scientists and doctors say about how much you really

London Mar 15 (The Conversation) Getting a headache and feeling sick are common side-effects for many medicines. Indulging in risky sexual behaviour or pathological gambling not so common. But a BBC investigation has highlighted that some drug treatments for restless leg syndrome and Parkinsons disease can lead to such risky behaviour. Over 150,000 people in the UK live with Parkinsons a degenerative condition that affects the brain. The main part of their brain that is damaged is the area tha

New Delhi, Mar 15 (PTI) The opposition INDIA bloc was formed for the Lok Sabha elections and not state polls, senior CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat has said and called for a broader platform of secular opposition parties. He also said the alliance should be looked at with a broader perspective so that it would not be stifled solely by electoral politics. The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) of opposition parties came together ahead of the Lok Sabha elections to counter the B

New Delhi, Mar 15 (PTI) CEC (Chief Election Commissioner) Gyanesh Kumar has convened a meeting with the Union home secretary and the legislative secretary to discuss the issue of linking voter identity cards with Aadhaar amid allegations of fudging of electoral rolls data. Flagging cases of duplicate voter card numbers allocated to electors in different states, opposition party Trinamool Congress has alleged that the poll authority was fudging voters list to help the BJP. Leader of the Oppositio

New Delhi, Mar 13 (PTI) A study that tracked people for 10 years in Japan has found that those who quit alcohol had higher levels of LDL or bad cholesterol and lower levels of HDL or good cholesterol, compared to those who continued drinking. Experts, however, sounded caution regarding the studys methodology. Researchers from Japan, including those from the Institute of Science Tokyo, and the US Harvard Medical School, looked at over 3.2 lakh yearly health check-ups to a centre for preventive me

Chennai, Mar 13 (PTI) The DMK government in Tamil Nadu on Thursday released the logo for its budget for the year 2025-26, which interestingly replaced the Indian Rupee symbol with a Tamil letter. The move saw the state BJP hit out at the MK Stalin-led party. TN Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu is scheduled to table the budget for the 2025-26 on Friday. The logo carried ru, the first letter of the Tamil word Rubaai which denoted the Indian currency in the vernacular language. The logo also had

NEW DELHI, March 13 (Reuters) The TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) plans to recommend that satellite broadband spectrum be allotted for around five years to assess initial market adoption, defying Elon Musks Starlink, which is seeking a 20-year permit, said a senior government source. The TRAI is currently working on key recommendations to the federal government, including a time frame and pricing of satellite spectrum, which will be administratively allotted. Musk and Indian billio

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US Health Secretary, has cited highly chemically processed foods as a chief culprit behind an epidemic of chronic disease in the U.S., including ailments such as obesity, diabetes and autoimmune disorders. Such foods are poisoning people, particularly children, Kennedy said during Senate confirmation hearings. He has vowed to work to remove such foods from federal programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. I will do everything in my power

New Delhi, Mar 13 (PTI) A parliamentary committee has recommended that the age criterion of 70 years and above for Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards should be rationalised to 60 years and above irrespective of the peoples socio-economic status in order to widen the coverage of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. Keeping in view the huge expenditure on critical healthcare, the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare in its 163rd report presented in Rajya

March 13 (Reuters) Indias benchmark indexes opened marginally higher on Thursday, tracking global market trends, and as investors drew comfort from softer-than-expected inflation data in the U.S. and India. The Nifty 50 rose 0.15% to 22,501 as of 9:20 a.m. IST, while the Sensex gained 0.18% to 74,138.81. Get the latest news from India and how it matters to the world with the Reuters India File newsletter. Sign up here. Nine of the 13 major sectors advanced at open, with IT stocks rising 0.7% to

March 13 (Reuters) Gold prices edged higher on Thursday as uncertainty over tariffs persisted, driving safe-haven demand, while a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation print also supported bullion by strengthening expectations of rate cuts. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $2,943.66 an ounce, as of 0300 GMT, while U.S. gold futures firmed 0.2% to$2,951.90. Get a look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets with the Morning Bid U.S. newsletter. Sign up here. I think $3,000 is the next logical target,

New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI) The TMC (Trinamool Congress) on Wednesday pressed for a short-duration discussion in the Rajya Sabha next week under Rule 176 on the issue of duplicate voter card numbers, stressing that the opposition parties do not want to disrupt proceedings over the demand. With the Chair rejecting notices under Rule 267, which calls for setting aside the business of the day to discuss a matter, TMCs Derek OBrien said several opposition parties have raised the issue and they have been

NEW DELHI, March 12 (Reuters) Indias retail inflation fell below 4% in February for the first time in six months mainly due to a decline in vegetable prices, giving the central bank room to cut rates further in coming meetings. Annual retail inflation in February eased to 3.61%, below economists estimate of 3.98% and the lowest since July. Inflation for January was revised to 4.26% from 4.31%. The South Asian countrys inflation has been within the Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) tolerance band of

New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI) Senior RJD leader Manoj Kumar Jha on Wednesday expressed concern over duplicate voter ID card numbers and demanded that the Election Commission should immediately take a call on the extent of the duplication in the country. Raising the matter during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Jha said large number of duplicate Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers have been found, and due to which fairness of elections is being compromised. Each voter ID card issued by the E