[ad_1] Gaganyaan programme aims to demonstrate India’s capability to launch a crewed spacecraft into low Earth orbit, and the experience and knowledge gained from this mission will be crucial for its success.  | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic ISRO has successfully conducted two hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at the space agency’s Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri

[ad_1] All global regions experienced investments in gold ETFs in June. In Asia, India led inflows in June, likely supported by rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East. | Photo Credit: istock.com Following a $1.8 billion outflow in May, global physically backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a $38 billion investment in June. The performance in the first half of

[ad_1] Gold and silver prices are expected to remain volatile this week. (AI image) Gold rate today: Precious metals have seen a decline as Gold August futures on MCX traded at Rs 96,168 per 10 grams, showing a decrease of Rs 304 or 0.32%. Gold prices have witnessed a reduction of Rs 3,200 in the last 15 days.Silver September futures

[ad_1] The Central Board of Direct Taxes has instructed regional offices to accelerate collections. (AI image) The CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes) has successfully collected ₹20,000 crore in pending dues during the first quarter of the current financial year, representing a twofold increase compared to the corresponding period last year. These collections were in response to demand notices issued

[ad_1] Authorities with the concerned United Arab Emirates (UAE) department have dimissed speculation that the country is offering “lifetime Golden Visas” to certain nationalities, according to an ANI report. The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) clarified that the categories, conditions, and regulations of the Golden Visa remain as mentioned in the official rules and

[ad_1] In a surprising twist to his hardline immigration stance, US President Donald Trump has introduced a new “work programme” allowing farmers to vouch for undocumented migrant workers on their land, potentially shielding them from deportation.  The policy, which critics say marks a stark departure from Donald Trump’s vow of mass deportations, has triggered divisions within his MAGA base and

[ad_1] The trade sector also came to a complete standstill as all shops, ranging from tiny wayside ones to supermarkets and shopping malls, downed their shutters | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Shops, offices and schools remained closed, public vehicles kept off streets and roads wore a deserted look in Kerala with the 24-hour nationwide general strike called by trade unions

[ad_1] It also stated that legal action will be taken against entities spreading such false information  The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has denied the accuracy of rumours circulated by some local and international media outlets and websites regarding the United Arab Emirates granting lifetime Golden Visas to certain nationalities. ICP clarified that the categories,

[ad_1] CSBC Bihar Police Admit Card Out: The Central Selection Board of Constables (CSBC) has released the Bihar Police Constable Admit Card 2025 on July 9. Candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official website, csbc.bihar.gov.in. The admit cards will be available for download until July 16, 2025, at 10:30 AM. To access their admit cards, candidates need

[ad_1] The rupee was at 85.8375 against the U.S. dollar as of noon IST, down about 0.2 per cent on the day | Photo Credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS The Indian rupee weakened slightly on Wednesday, along with its regional peers, as the dollar firmed on the back of fresh tariff threats from the United States, including a 50% levy on copper

[ad_1] He was 39 when he was found dead, directed just eight films and took 104 takes for that searing climax shot of “Pyaasa” where the poet protagonist stands framed in light and shadow as he asks “Ye duniya agar mil bhi jaaye to kya hai?” Guru Dutt’s life can perhaps be summed up in these three numbers – a

[ad_1] People during the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath, at Baltal in Ganderbal district, Jammu & Kashmir, on July 7, 2025. More than 1,00,000 pilgrims have completed the Amarnath Yatra to the Himalayan cave shrine within the first six days of the annual pilgrimage amid heightened security following a deadly terror attack in April.  “The journey

[ad_1] “If we didn’t have it, China would,” Trump said [File] | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump continues to expand his crypto-related offerings, this time with a planned exchange-traded fund tied to the prices of five popular cryptocurrencies. Trump Media & Technology Group, a Florida company that operates the Truth Social media platform, announced Tuesday it had filed

[ad_1] US Secretary of State Marco Rubio | Photo Credit: Jacquelyn Martin Sweeping tariffs set to be imposed by President Donald Trump next month may cast a pall over his top diplomat’s first official trip to Asia this week — just as the US seeks to boost relations with Indo-Pacific nations to counter China’s growing influence in the region. Trump

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Tuesday jumped into defence of his administration’s Attorney General Pam Bondi who is facing increasing criticism over Jeffery Epstein documents. The Trump administration official has been subject to the wrath of far-right influencers and conservative internet personalities after the Justice Department abrupty refused to release additional documents from the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking investigation. The

[ad_1] PM Modi is on a five-nation visit, with Namibia being his last stop. Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, India’s High Commissioner to Namibia, Rahul Shrivastava, said that India is looking at exporting uranium from the African country and mentioned that the recent oil and gas discoveries in Namibia are also an area of interest for New Delhi.

[ad_1] The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 170.42 points to 83,542.09 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 44.35 points to 25,478.15. File | Photo Credit: AP Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) amid mixed global market trends as investors turned cautious due to tariff jitters and start of Q1 earnings

[ad_1] The Indian Rupee logo is seen inside the Reserve Bank of India headquarters in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: REUTERS The rupee declined 17 paise to 85.90 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) amid a strengthening greenback and subdued sentiments in the domestic equity markets. However, easing global crude oil prices, which had

[ad_1] The CBI has extradited alleged economic offender Monika Kapoor from the US, ending her 25-year evasion in a fraud case involving duty-free jewellery imports. | Photo Credit: Ravi Choudhary/PTI The CBI is bringing back alleged economic offender Monika Kapoor from USA after her extradition, ending her more than 25-year run from the law, officials said Wednesday. The central agency

[ad_1] Copper and coal mining will be hit, while the impact will also be felt on public transport in several states A forum of 10 central trade unions went on strike across the country on Wednesday affecting postal, banking, electricity, public transport among several other services. The forum has claimed that 25 crore workers are being mobilised for the “general

[ad_1] Gold price prediction: On MCX the trading range could be Rs 97,650 – 95,230 / 10 gm in Aug futures contract. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold rates may continue to be range-bound as geopolitical tensions ease and optimism mounts on possible US trade deals with countries on the extension of tariff deadline to August 1, 2025. Over

[ad_1] Mumbai: In a startling case of alleged financial fraud, Vedika Prakash Shetty, the former personal assistant of Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, has been arrested by Juhu Police on charges of siphoning off over ₹76 lakh from Bhatt’s accounts and her production company, Eternal Sunshine Productions Pvt. Ltd. Alia Bhatt, Eternal Sunshine Productions, or the Gangubai actor’s team has not

[ad_1] Barbie has launched its first doll with Type 1 diabetes to promote inclusivity. Part of the Fashionistas line, the doll features a small glucose monitor on her arm to track blood sugar, held by heart-shaped medical tape. She also has a phone showing the tracking app and an insulin pump on her waist for automatic insulin. The doll wears

[ad_1] Analysts maintain a positive outlook for the immediate future, citing potential trade developments. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Wednesday amidst ongoing uncertainty on Donald Trump’s tariff moves. While Nifty50 was below 25,500, BSE Sensex was down over 100 points. At 9:18 AM, Nifty50 was trading at

[ad_1] Bharat Bandh Today: Multiple trade unions have called for a one-day Bharat Bandh on Wednesday, July 9.  An estimated 25 crore workers from across the country are expected to take part in the strike. The workers participating in the strike come from various sectors, including farmers and agricultural labourers, banking and insurance, postal services, coal mining, highways, and construction. The