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Gold, silver prices hit fresh highs amid global uncertainties
Spot gold price surged 1.45 per cent at $4,575.82 an ounce, after...
Govt proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul
The plan is part of the Modi government's efforts to boost security...
Need for robust data quality to fortify digital governance, cultivate public trust: Niti Aayog report
While India's digital foundation are in place, the challenge now is ensuring that what flows though them is accurate, complete, and trusted New Delhi: Niti Aayog on Tuesday emphasised the urgent need for robust data quality to fortify digital governance, cultivate...
Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations after US strikes in Iran
Cancellations in recent days to usually resilient aviation hubs like Dubai, the world’s busiest international airport, and Qatar’s Doha by international carriers show how aviation industry concerns about the region have escalated Airlines on Monday were weighing how...
Iranian parliament approves a measure to close Strait of Hormuz
Around 20% of global oil and gas flows through Strait of Hormuz. "If they do that, it will be another terrible mistake. It's economic suicide for them if they do it. And we retain options to deal with that, but other countries should be looking at that as well. It...
Iran-Israel war escalation to impact India’s trade with West Asia, say experts
Nearly 30 percent of global oil and a third of the world's LNG (liquefied natural gas) passes through the strait daily and its closure would immediately reduce global supplies triggering a spike in prices New Delhi: Any blocking or disruption of traffic through the...
Nearly half of India’s power generation capacity non-fossil: Govt
Non-fossil fuel sources now contribute 235.7 GW (49%) of total capacity, including 226.9 GW renewable and 8.8 GW nuclear. As of June 2025, India’s renewable energy includes 110.9 GW of solar and 51.3 GW of wind power installed capacity. New Delhi: Nearly half of...
UK parliament votes for assisted dying, paving way for historic law change
The "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)" law would give mentally competent, terminally ill adults in England and Wales with six months or less left to live the right to choose to end their lives with medical help LONDON: Britain's parliament voted on Friday in favour...
AIC launches a new cover for aquaculture industry
(L to R) Lavanya R Mundayur, CMD, Agriculture Insurance Company, M Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services(DFS), Parshant Kumar Goyal, Joint Secretary, DFS “With Aquaculture insurance, we are not just mitigating risks but fostering resilience in one of...
Govt holds meeting on Iran-Israel conflict’s trade fallouts
Country’s ship reporting system is in place to monitor any incidents. The freight and insurance rates are also being closely monitored New Delhi: According to the Commerce Ministry sources, the Commerce Secretary held a meeting with stakeholders from shipping and...
Surveillance and testing for Covid-19 scaled up: ICMR NIV Director
Rajiv Bahl, DG, ICMR "The government and health agencies are closely monitoring COVID-19 cases and taking necessary steps. Currently, the number of active cases is low, and most cases are limited to southern and western India. The government is focusing on three key...
Govt to meet stakeholders to assess impact of Iran-Israel conflict on India’s trade
According to think tank GTRI, any closure or military disruption in the Strait of Hormuz would sharply increase oil prices, shipping costs, and insurance premiums, triggering inflation, pressuring the rupee, and complicating India's fiscal management. New Delhi: The...