In a dazzling display of market momentum, gold prices in India soared to uncharted territories on Wednesday, eclipsing ₹1.60 lakh per 10 grams in the spot market for the first time. India Bullion Jewellers reported 24-carat gold rocketing ₹5,734 higher to an all-time peak of ₹1,64,635 per 10 grams, previously at ₹1,58,901. This blistering pace has captivated traders and consumers alike. Supporting the trend, 22-carat gold advanced to ₹1,50,806 per 10 grams from ₹1,45,553, while 18-carat variants hit ₹1,23,476 from ₹1,19,176. Silver’s ascent was equally dramatic, climbing ₹13,703 to a record ₹3,58,267 per kilogram, surpassing its prior level of ₹3,44,564.…
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The Budget Session of Parliament kicked off dramatically as President Droupadi Murmu delivered her address to both Houses. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan was quick to applaud, describing it as broad, prescient, and brimming with vision. Posting on X, he celebrated the speech’s clear depiction of India’s growth story and its bold blueprint for tomorrow. Every facet of national development found mention, signaling deep dedication to inclusive and citizen-focused advancement. This address captures the nation’s dream of building a robust, independent, and equitable developed India. President Murmu revisited India’s triumphs in the initial quarter-century of this millennium, crediting the last ten…
The landmark India-EU Free Trade Agreement is set to reshape India’s export landscape, injecting fresh momentum into textiles, pharma-linked industries, chemicals, and gems & jewelry. Industry leaders foresee a surge in employment and market access, cementing India’s status as a long-term sourcing hub. Annual EU textile imports hit $250 billion, but India claims less than 10%, overshadowed by duty-free rivals from neighboring regions exporting $30-40 billion. Bhadesh Dodhiya of Dodhiya Synthetics emphasizes how global instability makes India an ideal stable supplier. “PM Modi’s commerce initiatives have unlocked doors, yet we must meet EU benchmarks,” he notes. His company, specializing in…
The Harare Sports Club witnessed a batting masterclass on January 28 as Australia Under-19s skipper Oliver Peak notched up a gritty 109-run innings, featuring nine fours and a six, to steer his team to 314 for 7 in 50 overs against West Indies in the Super Six stage of the 2026 U19 World Cup. Electing to bowl after winning the toss, Australia faced early fireworks from West Indies openers. Will Malazuke blazed 48 off 30 balls, laced with eight boundaries and two sixes, while Nitesh Samuel’s steady 56 off 74 laid the groundwork with a 73-run powerplay surge. Steven Hogan’s…
In a heartbreaking aviation mishap near Baramati, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar perished along with four others, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally console NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar on Wednesday. The conversation underscored national solidarity amid grief. Arrangements are underway for Pawar’s funeral in Baramati on Thursday, where PM Modi and Amit Shah are likely to join the rites. Modi’s X post captured the nation’s mood: profoundly affected by the Baramati crash, he extended prayers for the families enduring unimaginable loss. Maharashtra’s body politic is in deep mourning, with tributes pouring in for the influential leader whose absence…
Cybersecurity alarms are blaring in India following the unmasking of two audacious campaigns linked to Pakistan, aimed squarely at government networks. Zscaler ThreatLabs first spotted these in September 2025, naming them ‘Gopher Strike’ and ‘Sheet Attack’ for their cunning methodologies. What sets them apart? Unprecedented tactics that slipped past existing safeguards, signaling a leap in adversarial capabilities. According to in-depth analysis by experts Sudeep Singh and Yin Hong Chang, traces echo APT36 activities, but evidence points—with moderate certainty—to either a splinter group or a fresh Pakistan-backed actor operating in tandem. This fluidity complicates attribution in the shadowy world of cyber…
A manufacturing powerhouse awakens. India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rocketed 7.8 percent in December, the highest in over two years, as per official figures released Wednesday. Outpacing November’s revised 7.2 percent, this surge reflects broad-based strength. Manufacturing spearheaded with 8.1 percent growth across 16 of 23 industry groups. Standouts: electronics and optics at 34.9 percent, automobiles at 33.5 percent, and transport equipment up 25.1 percent. Mining and electricity weren’t far behind at 6.8 percent and 6.3 percent respectively. Basic metals jumped 12.7 percent, thanks to alloy steel and pipes, while pharma grew 10.2 percent on vaccine and vitamin demand.…
Maharashtra’s political landscape was rocked Wednesday when Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a fiery plane crash at Baramati Airport. The Mumbai-bound Learjet-45 (VT-SSK) plummeted during landing, killing everyone on board including two experienced pilots, security, and staff—just as Pawar headed for crucial election rallies. Operated by VSR Ventures, the jet’s operator boasts a 17-aircraft fleet and a clean recent DGCA audit in February 2025. Yet, a prior 2023 incident with a sister Learjet in Mumbai lingers unresolved, raising eyebrows about recurring issues. Captain Sumit Kapoor’s 15,000+ hours and co-pilot Shambhavi Pathak’s 1,500 hours underscored the crew’s credentials, with all…
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a pivotal moment for Indian exporters long overshadowed by agile competitors in Southeast Asia and beyond. Voices from industry confirm it will empower businesses to challenge Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka in the lucrative European arena. In a candid conversation, Polymedicure’s top executive Himmashu Vaidh underscored the deal’s breadth. Spanning 27 EU countries, the FTA dismantles barriers, promising exponential export growth. ‘Indian companies gain unprecedented market reach,’ Vaidh noted, highlighting tech transfers that could supercharge local production. European partners stand to benefit too, tapping into India’s booming consumer base. This mutual…
At the annual NCC-PM rally in Delhi’s Kariappa Parade Ground, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set aside celebrations to honor a fallen comrade. The shocking plane crash in Maharashtra claimed the life of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and several others, prompting an outpouring of sorrow from the PM. ‘Our day of joy is tinged with sorrow. This morning’s tragedy snatched Ajit Dada from us—a man whose dedication transformed villages and fueled national growth,’ Modi said emotionally. He emphasized Pawar’s relentless efforts for rural development and stood in solidarity with grieving families. Shifting focus, the PM lauded NCC as a movement instilling…