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Commodities outperform key asset classes in India, precious metals lead

The report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd underscores that precious metals particularly silver and gold were the primary drivers of performance, supported by policy uncertainty, currency volatility, strong institutional participation, and persistent supply constraints.

9 Jan 2026 4:52 pm
The missed call: Ego, oil, and fracturing of Indo-US ties

In a world of rising uncertainties from AI disruptions to climate crises the U.S. and India are natural allies, bound by shared democratic values and mutual interests. But alliances endure not through coercion, but through respect.

9 Jan 2026 4:46 pm
Budget 2026-27 must focus on jobs, jobs and jobs: Mohandas Pai

Pai pointed out that 1.2 to 1.4 crore new people are joining EPFO, paying money with Aadhaar. Don't believe all these leftist JNU people who say there are no jobs. The jobs are happening,

9 Jan 2026 4:36 pm
Bharat Coking Coal's IPO fully subscribed in 30 minutes; GMP crosses 47 pc

The IPO is entirely an offer for sale by Coal India, which holds 100 per cent of BCCL and price band is fixed at Rs 21 to Rs 23, with the company aiming to raise Rs 1,071 crore at the upper band.

9 Jan 2026 4:35 pm
Defence self-reliance: Strategic imperative for military power systems 2026

Self-reliance is no longer an aspirational slogan, it is a strategic imperative that underpins operational readiness, geopolitical leverage, economic opportunity, and national identity.

9 Jan 2026 4:28 pm
No attacks, all indoctrination: Islamic State's new playbook in Tamil Nadu

Why the Tamil Nadu scenario remains a challenging one is that the modus operandi includes mostly propaganda and radicalisation. None of these persons is planning anything major in the state when it comes to ground action. The Islamic State is looking to build an army so that the recruits can take the propaganda to a wider audience.

9 Jan 2026 4:15 pm
Dhurandhar's fifth week at box office closes on thunderous note; 35-day total crosses Rs 830 crore

Dhurandhar has collected Rs 56.35 crore net in the Indian box office in its fifth week, taking its 35-day total to Rs 830.85 crore net.

9 Jan 2026 3:25 pm
Ram Gopal Varma bowled over by Geethu Mohandas' direction in Yash's Toxic teaser

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has expressed his surprise over Geethu Mohandas' direction in the teaser of Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.

9 Jan 2026 3:20 pm
Madhav Sheth's Ai+ expands into wearables with NovaWatch lineup; launch set for Q1 2026

Madhav Sheth-backed Ai+ has announced its first smartwatch lineup, NovaWatch, featuring health tracking, kids safety, built-in earbuds and a rotating camera model, with a nationwide launch planned for Q1 2026.

8 Jan 2026 5:42 pm
17-year-old national-level player accuses shooting coach of sexual assault; Haryana Police registers FIR

Police said that a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered based on a complaint received from the girl's mother, and efforts are underway to obtain CCTV footage from the hotel and record the statements of witnesses connected to the case.

8 Jan 2026 5:23 pm
BJP credits PM Modi's vision as India estimated to grow 7.4 pc in FY26; Oppn calls economy 'dead'

RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari said that while GDP growth figures may appear encouraging, they do not reflect the lived reality of ordinary citizens. GDP growth is one thing, but the condition of the poor and common people is entirely different. There is a huge gap between these figures and reality. The pockets of the poor are empty, people are distressed, and common citizens are suffering, he said.

8 Jan 2026 5:23 pm
Delhi Police arrest six more in Turkman Gate violence case

Earlier in the day, Delhi Police said they had identified 30 people involved in the violence. The identification was made on the basis of CCTV footage, body-worn camera recordings of police personnel, and several viral videos from the area.

8 Jan 2026 5:21 pm
Strong possibility of JD(S) merging with BJP in future: K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar

K'taka Dy CM DK Shivakumar said there was considerable confusion among party workers in many constituencies about their political future.

8 Jan 2026 5:20 pm
Trump backs bill to economically choke Russia; India, China face risk of 500% US tariffs

President Trump has backed a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that could empower the U.S. to impose up to 500 per cent tariffs on nations that continue to buy Russian oil, potentially affecting trade partners including India, China and Brazil.

8 Jan 2026 5:05 pm
Symbiosis of AI agents and SaaS: Navigating digital frontier in 2026

In this intellectual fabric, AI agents and SaaS form a symbiotic alliance, where innovation thrives on infrastructure, governance tempers hype, and human insight steers the course.

8 Jan 2026 4:47 pm
Indian rupee declines amid RBI intervention and tariff concerns

Indian rupee falls to 90.0175 post RBI intervention, US tariff concerns. Earlier during the day, bankers expressed skepticism regarding the sustainability of the rupee's rebound from 90.30 to 89.75 and advised importers to hedge against the rupee's strengthening.

8 Jan 2026 4:40 pm
Gold prices dip amid stronger dollar and job report anticipation

Spot gold saw a decrease of 0.3% to $4,440.67 per ounce at 0344 GMT, falling from a high reached in the previous session. Similarly, U.S. gold futures for February delivery also declined by 0.3% to $4,449.60.

8 Jan 2026 4:24 pm
Completing full term as K'taka CM depends on high command's decision: Siddaramaiah as he equals Urs' record

When asked by reporters in Mysuru whether he would complete his tenure and set a new record as the longest-serving CM in the history of Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah stated that its all depends upon the decision of the high command and he doesn't know when the high command will make decisions.

6 Jan 2026 3:02 pm
REDMI Note 15 5G, REDMI Pad 2 Pro launched in India; see price, specs and features

REDMI Note 15 5G, REDMI Pad 2 Pro have been launched in India; here's how much they cost, along with specs and features. Sales begin on January 9 and January 12.

6 Jan 2026 3:02 pm
Dhurandhar box office collection: Ranveer Singh's film emerges highest grosser of 2025

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has collected Rs 115.70 crore net at the indian box office in its fourth week. Its 28 days total collection stands at Rs 780 crore net.

2 Jan 2026 5:21 pm
Mirwaiz Drops Hurriyat Chairman Tag from Social Media, Triggers Political Speculation

Removal of the long-held designation sparks debate across mainstream and separatist circles as Mirwaiz cites pressure from authorities and the ban on Hurriyat constituents.

27 Dec 2025 3:35 pm
Reservation Row Deepens Rift Between Omar Abdullah, NC MP Ruhullah Mehdi

Dissident Lok Sabha member Aga Ruhullah warns of joining student protests as Chief Minister rejects pressure tactics on reservation policy.

27 Dec 2025 3:34 pm