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Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 18 : New Delhi [India], May 18 : The key indices of the domestic equity ... New Delhi [India], May 18 : New Delhi [India], May 18 : The key indices of the domestic equity market ended in the negative territory, extending the loss for the third consecutive day, amid fresh selling. Some profit bookings were seen after the recent bull run. Sensex and Nifty lost around 0.2-0.3 per cent each. "Positive developments in debt-ceiling negotiations in the US had a favourable impa ...Read More >
Rourkela (Odisha, May 18 Hockey Bihar, Hockey Madhya Pradesh and the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu started their ... Rourkela (Odisha, May 18 Hockey Bihar, Hockey Madhya Pradesh and the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu started their campaigns on a winning note on the opening day of the 13th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship 2023 here on Thursday. In the first match of the day played at the Birsa Munday Hockey Stadium, Hockey Bihar defeated Telangana Hockey 5-0 in the Pool G contest. Amr ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 18 : The largest lender in the country State Bank of India on Thursday posted an 83.18 per cent jump in its net profit to Rs 16,695 crore, against Rs 9,113.53 crore in the year-ago period. According to a statement from the lender, operating profit during the reviewed quarter went up 24.87 per cent to Rs 24,621 crore. The lender's return on assets (RoA) and return on equity (RoE) for the financial year FY23 stand at 0.96 per cent and 19.43 per cent, respectivel ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 : President of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), Devendra Jhajharia expressed his delight ... New Delhi [India], September 26 : President of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), Devendra Jhajharia expressed his delight as India prepares to host the prestigious World Para Athletics Championship. Calling it a proud moment for the nation, Jhajharia highlighted the significance of the event for both Indian and international para athletes. "It is a matter ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 : Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, emphasized that India is ... New Delhi [India], September 26 : Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, emphasized that India is well-positioned to withstand global economic shifts. "Amidst global uncertainty, India's resilience is remarkable. With strong macroeconomic fundamentals, a young demographic profile, and increased reliance on domestic demand, India is w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 : The World Para Athletics Championship 2025 had a grand opening ceremony in the ... New Delhi [India], September 26 : The World Para Athletics Championship 2025 had a grand opening ceremony in the Capital on Friday, with dignitaries and leaders hailing India's growing sporting ecosystem and urging support for para athletes. BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, said, "It is a very big day for India because the World Para Athletics Championships, in which more than 110 countri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 16 : Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda had an interactive session with ... New Delhi [India], May 16 : Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda had an interactive session with the New Delhi-based Trade Commissioners/ Commercial Diplomats concurrently accredited to Sri Lanka today at the High Commission premises. This is part of the continued efforts to further expand engagement with the concurrently accredited Missions in New Delhi. ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal claimed on Sunday that Congress is playing the role ... Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal claimed on Sunday that Congress is playing the role of the opposition party in Odisha. Speaking to media persons here on Sunday, Venugopal said, "We are very much into the fight against the BJP government in Central and at the state. Today, we also emphasised that our duty is to work as a real o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Indian women's hockey team for their runners-up ... New Delhi [India], September 14 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Indian women's hockey team for their runners-up finish in the Women's Asia Cup Hockey tournament in Hangzhou, saying that their "determination and team spirit are simply outstanding". The Indian hockey team clinched the silver medal at the Women's Asia Cup 2025, in Hangzhou, after a 1-4 loss again ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 : India's foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 4.038 billion in the week that ... New Delhi [India], September 14 : India's foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 4.038 billion in the week that ended September 5 to USD 698.268 billion, driven largely by a rise in gold reserves, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its latest 'Weekly Statistical Supplement.' The country's foreign exchange (forex) kitty is hovering close to its all-time high of USD 704.89 billi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 16 : The email threat to a school located in the national capital's Pushp Vihar ... New Delhi [India], May 16 : The email threat to a school located in the national capital's Pushp Vihar on Tuesday was a hoax and nothing suspicious was found during a search operation of the school, Delhi police said today. Sub-Inspector of the Delhi Police Bomb Squad Suresh Yadav said, "The school premises have been thoroughly searched and no suspicious object has been found." "A thorou ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 16 (ANI/PRNewswire): Tata AIA Life Insurance (Tata AIA Life), one of India's leading Life Insurance Companies, has introduced a more powerful version of its flagship annuity (guaranteed income for life) plan, Tata AIA Life Fortune Guarantee Pension. The new version includes some critical improvements, including higher annuity rates and death benefits, making it a must-have for the consumers to live financially independent and worry-free in their golden years. L ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 16 : The Chairman and Managing Director of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Pravin Kumar Purwar has said that the BSNL has set up a target to reach 15 per cent to 20 per cent of market share in three years. Speaking to the reporters in Shimla, he said that so far BSNL has no plans to invest in the stock market as they have sufficient resources available. "We have a target of three years to achieve 15 per cent to 20 per cent market share on an all-I ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 16 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday wished citizens of Sikkim on their ... New Delhi [India], May 16 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday wished citizens of Sikkim on their Statehood Day, praying for the state's progress in the coming years. "Heartfelt wishes to the people of Sikkim on their statehood day. Sikkim is a gem in northeastern India with its hardworking people contributing profusely to the nation's culture and economy. May the state continue to ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 16 : Domestic indices opened flat on Tuesday morning as losses in financial and construction stocks dragged the key indices. Investors are keeping a wait-and-watch mode for the various earning announcements of companies such Bharti Airtel, Bank of Baroda, Indian Oil and V-Mart Retail lined for the day. BSE Sensex opened 91 points lower to 62,254.21 while NSE Nifty dropped 16.70 points to 18,382.15 at 10.50 am on Tuesday morning. The top gainers on Nifty 50 we ...Read More >
Mumbai Rain News: A 17-year-old boy died after being electrocuted while walking through floodwaters in Bhandup during heavy rain on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The victim was identified as Deepak Pillai, a resident of Pannalal Compound. He was walking home along LBS Marg when he came in contact with an exposed high-tension wire belonging to MahaVitaran (MSEDCL). According to the reports, Pillai was wearing headphones and listening to music. Residents tried to warn him, but he could not hear the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): As India observes the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and External Affairs Minister on Thursday paid tribute to the people who sacrificed their lives during the Partition of India. Sharing an X post, Goyal said that on August 14, 1947, during the Partition of India, people endured the pain of violence, displacement and loss of loved ones. Also Read | Independence Day 2025: President Droupadi Murmu To Ad ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 10 : An approximate 20.99 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 11 am in ... New Delhi [India], May 10 : An approximate 20.99 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 11 am in the Karnataka Assembly elections which are underway on Wednesday, as per the Election Commission. The state recorded an approximate voter turnout of 7.83 per cent till 9 am. The voting for the southern state began at 7 am on Wednesday amid tight security and will continue till 6 in the evening. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The CBI has arrested a customs superintendent posted at Sahar airport in Mumbai, for allegedly taking a Rs 10.20 lakh bribe from an agent, an official said Sunday. The central probe agency booked Krishan Kumar for allegedly demanding a bribe at the rate of Rs 10 per kg for facilitating clearance of imported consignments from a customs house agent, a CBI spokesperson said. It was also alleged that Kumar threatened the agent when he refused to pay the bribe, and deliberately withheld ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly rebutted allegations made by senior Congress ... New Delhi, Aug 3 The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly rebutted allegations made by senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, terming them "misleading and baseless". Chidambaram, in a social media post on X, had raised concerns over alleged disenfranchisement of 65 lakh voters in Bihar and accused the ...Read More >
Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 3 : The third day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship saw two close encounters in Division 'B' matches on Sunday. In the first match, Hockey Uttarakhand drew with Assam Hockey. In contrast, in the second match, the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu drew with the Hockey Association of Bihar, as per a Hockey India press release. In the first match of the day, Hockey Uttarakhand drew with Assam Hockey 2-2, with Raeen Kehkasha Ali (25') and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 20 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom and the Maldives from ... New Delhi [India], July 20 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Sunday. The visit to the UK is at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while the state visit to the Maldives is at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu. According to the MEA, PM Modi's visit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 20 : Deputy Trade Commissioner for South Asia at the British High Commission, Anna Shotbolt ... New Delhi [India], July 20 : Deputy Trade Commissioner for South Asia at the British High Commission, Anna Shotbolt has said that the India-UK Free Trade Agreement is projected to increase bilateral trade between the two countries by Euro 25.5 billion every year. She highlighted that under this FTA, there are provisions for tariff reductions on 90 per cent of traded goods bet ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Gold prices are likely to remain range-bound in the coming week as investors await clarity on global trade negotiations, upcoming US macroeconomic data and signals from the Federal Reserve, analysts said. Traders will closely watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech and global PMI data from major economies, including the US, UK and Eurozone. The European Central Bank's interest rate decision will also be closely tracked for cues on the bullion price trajectory, they said. ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 20 : The 134th Durand Cup, beginning July 23rd, 2025, has 10 matches lined up across the five host cities of Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Shillong, Kokrajhar and Imphal, in what promises to be an exciting week one of footballing action, particularly with popular home favourites looking to wrest an early advantage with strong starts. Top Indian Super League (ISL) teams Emami East Bengal FC (16-time former winners) and Jamshedpur FC (former ISL League Winners Shield wi ...Read More >
Pimpri: Anti-Corruption Department caught Two people from Ravet police station red-handed demanding bribe to avoid arrest of suspect in crime. This incident took place on Friday July 18 and constable Rajshree Ravi Ghode and Assistant Police Constable Rakesh Shantaram Palande have been detained. The investigation of the case is being carried out by Constable Rajshree Ghode. In order not to arrest the suspect in the relevant crime, Ghode demanded Rs 50,000 from the complainant to send a charge she ...Read More >
Rudrapur (Uttarakhand), July 19 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, ... Rudrapur (Uttarakhand), July 19 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, in the past 10 years, has given 4.5 times more funds to Uttarakhand than those given by the UPA government between 2004 and 2014. Addressing the 'Uttarakhand Nivesh Utsav' in Rudrapur in Udham Singh Nagar district, HM Shah said the PM Modi' ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's remarks on the "Thackeray brand" and the Election Commission ... Mumbai, July 19 Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's remarks on the "Thackeray brand" and the Election Commission have reignited political tensions in Maharashtra, with the MahaYuti alliance accusing him of destroying the legacy he now claims to protect. In a fiery interview with Shiv Sena's mouthpiece on Saturday, Thackeray lashed out at Chief Minister Eknath Shinde an ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Maan on Saturday announced ... New Delhi, July 19 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Maan on Saturday announced her resignation from the Punjab Assembly and declared a complete exit from politics. Taking to the social media platform X, Maan wrote, "My heart is heavy, but I have decided to leave politics. My resignation from the post of MLA to the Speaker should be accepted. My best wishes are with t ...Read More >
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