MUMBAI: Bullion markets in India and abroad continued to see hectic activity as prices of gold and silver rose to record levels in both markets. As jitters are being felt across markets, especially due to shortage of supply of the white metal, Tata MF temporarily suspended inflows into its silver ETF fund of fund (FoF)….
PATNA: Allies BJP and JD(U) withheld Monday the breakup of constituencies allotted to NDA partners in Bihar, fuelling murmurs of discontent over seat distribution and CM Nitish Kumar’s party having to settle for an equal share of the electoral pie with its saffron partner for the first time.Talks involving BJP state chief Dilip Jaiswal, deputy…
Amid efforts to bring the Gaza conflict to an end, PM Modi welcomed the release of all hostages after over two years of captivity. In a post on X, he said their freedom stands as a tribute to the courage of their families, the unwavering peace efforts of President Trump & the strong resolve of…
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai called for uncompromising action against cybercrime, narcotics, and violent offences while reviewing the state’s law and order at the Collectors-SPs’ conference in Nava Raipur, reports Rashmi Drolia.“Law must evoke fear among criminals and confidence among citizens,” Sai said Monday, urging harmony between civil and police administrations to deliver results…
ISI-backed smugglers up game CHANDIGARH: In past few weeks, security agencies manning anti-drone systems along Punjab border began noticing a strange trend – drones from Pakistan would be detected and tracked, but would whirr back behind the fence before they could be brought down. ISI-backed smugglers in Pakistan routinely try to send arms, including AK-47s…
NEW DELHI: In what could make sparks fly between Tamil Nadu and Kerala, already in an uneasy relationship over the Mullaperiyar dam, Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from both states and the Centre on an NGO’s plea for a comprehensive safety audit of the 130-year-old dam and remedial measures, including its possible decommissioning.A bench…
SRINAGAR: Baramulla district administration Monday imposed a complete ban on flying drones in the north Kashmir district until October 31, after intelligence inputs gathered by the Army indicated the possible smuggling of unmanned aerial devices (UAVs) into Kashmir Valley and their potential usage against security forces and vital installations in the upcoming festive season.The Army’s…
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday criticised the Haryana government and chief minister Nayab Singh Saini over delays in compensating farmers affected by floods in the state.“If farmers in Punjab can receive Rs 20,000 per acre in compensation within 30 days, why can’t the same be done in Haryana?” said AAP national media in-charge…
NEW DELHI: The total acreage of Kharif crops reached 1,121.5 lakh hectares at the end of the summer sowing season this year, which is not only 6.5 lakh hectares more than the previous year but also 24.5 lakh hectares higher than the normal acreage (average of the past five years) for the season.The latest acreage…
