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Gold prices set to go up: Experts

Gold prices will go up further if the US Federal Reserve hike the interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) or lower along with \"non-visible\" or \"hawkish\" speech, a research analyst said.

Amazon deepens techgloom as 503 firms layoff 1.5 lakh employees

As Amazon deepened the tech gloom with firing another 9,000 employees (it previously sacked 18,000), over 500 companies have laid off nearly 1.5 lakh workers to date this year.

US bank First Republic's shares crash more than 46 per cent

Shares in the troubled First Republic Bank crashed more than 46 per cent after reports the San Francisco-based bank may need to raise more funds despite a $ 30 billion rescue last week.

Delhi HC grants six weeks to RBI to respond to PIL on Uniform Banking Code

The Delhi High Court on Monday granted six weeks' time to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for filing response in a plea seeking directions to implement Uniform Banking Code.

Indian stocks in green with focus on US monetary policy outcome

Global stocks have been volatile for over a week after the Silicon Valley Bank-led crisis in the US banking system

Towards a lasting solution

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial speech on the 104th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement prompted me to watch two movies: “A Resistance” and “Anarchist from Colony.” Both are based on the heartwrenching fate of courageous Koreans who as teenagers joined the massive anti-Japanese protests of 1 March 1919.

Natural farming and water conservation show the way

In Bundelkhand region spread over 14 districts of central India (in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh), water scarcity has been a frequent constraint in rural development initiatives, so recent efforts to spread natural farming decided to start with water conservation.

India and the world

India achieved unique distinction on the world stage to take its nascent democracy to new heights by keeping equidistance in the bi-polar world. Nehru's charismatic personality, his political sagacity, his acceptability as a great leader of the country along with his position and prestige in the world contributed greatly to India's strength in world politics. India's backwardness, poverty, underdevelopment and poor military strength did not matter

Prime Minister to inaugurate ITU Area Office, launch Call before u dig App

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area office & Innovation Centre in India at a programme in Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday.

'Punjab in safe hands, stern action against those trying to disturb peace'

Some anti-national elements are working with foreign forces to incite hatred in the state: Bhagwant Mann

Cong ridicules PM's scheduled visit to inaugurate Metro line in B'luru

Slamming repeated visits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka Congress on Tuesday was inaugurating half-baked projects in the state for gaining mileage in elections.

Kavitha submits phones to ED, alleges malice

ED in a remand report of an accused had submitted that Kavitha had destroyed her earlier phones

UK keen to develope-vehicle roadmap in Bengal

The United Kingdom is keen to deepen its involvement with Bengal through the creation of an electric vehicles (EV) skills roadmap and a wider knowledge exchange with experts of the country to help drive forward the EV policy in the state. Collaborations like these will help create the highly-skilled, dynamic transport workforce that the state requires in coming days.

Trinamul MPs demand Adani arrest, probe on SEBI, LIC chiefs

Trinamul Congress MPs have demanded immediate arrest of Gautam Adani for his alleged financial irregularities worth Rs 1.20 lakh crore and the same breath demanded a statement by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the floor of Parliament as to why he has not been arrested as yet.

Mamata reaches Odisha, to meet CM Naveen Patnaik

She was received in Odisha by state minister Tusharkanti Behera

Govt releases guidelines for HWC mitigation

The government today released 14 guidelines to address Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC), which aim to facilitate a common understanding among key stakeholders on what constitutes effective and efficient mitigation of HWC in India.

SC mulls panel to examine less painful method of execution

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it is open to set up a panel of experts to examine if there is a less painful alternative method to hanging by the neck to execute the death penalty.

Don't stall Delhi budget: Kejriwal to PM

Delhi chief minister-Arvind Kejriwal today wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to \"not stall the Delhi Budget\" after the latest clash between his government and the Centre erupted on Monday.

How is everyone arrested, except Amritpal, asks HC

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday asked the state government that “how is everyone arrested, except Amritpal Singh”, adding that \"if he has he escaped, this is an intelligence failure\".

CBI in communication with Interpol over removal of Choksi's Red Notice

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday said that it remains in active communication with Commission for Control of Interpol’s Files (CCF) and other bodies in Interpol after the latter removed the Red Corner Notice against Mehul Choksi.

Mamata to go on 2-day dharna against Centre over MGNREGA funds

Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee will take part in a two day dharna on 29 and 30 March to protest against the Centre’s deliberate refusal to clear the state’s dues, state minister Dr Shashi Panja said today.

Parl logjam continues; LS, RS adjourned till 23 March

Speaker's meeting with leaders fails to end LS logjam as none of the parties refused to give up their positions

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians begin preparations

Five-time IPL Champions Mumbai Indians have begun their preparation for the upcoming season of IPL 2023, here.

WPL: Dayalan, Gardner power Gujarat Giants to 178/6 against UP Warriorz

Half-centuries from Ashleigh Gardner and Dayalan Hemalatha helped Gujarat Giants reach a challenging 178/6 in their 20 overs in Women's Premier League (WPL) match against UP Warriorz at the Brabourne Stadium here on Monday.

World Boxing C'ships: Sakshi, Lovlina cruise into quarters

Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and the Asian Championships bronze medallist Sakshi Choudhary came up with stellar performances as they thrashed their rivals by identical 5-0 verdicts to move into the quarter finals of the 75 and 52kg categories respectively at the Rs 20 crore Mahindra IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Monday.

FA Cup: ManU's late comeback seals their place in semifinal

Three red cards in a span of two minutes to Fulham players allowed Manchester United to make a late comeback in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday at Old Trafford, as they defeated the London club by 3-1.

AI platforms for healthcare industry to reach $4.3 bn in 2024: Report

The market for Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms for the entire healthcare industry is set to grow to $4.3 billion in 2024 from $1.5 billion in 2019, according to a report on Monday.

Mobile users to lose $58 billion in scam calls globally this year

Mobile users are expected to lose a massive $58 billion to fraudulent scam calls globally this year, a report showed on Monday.

EPFO added 14.86 lakh net members in January 2023

The provisional payroll data of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released today highlights that EPFO has added 14.86 lakh net members in the month of January 2023.

Focus on universal social security and its portability: Bhupender Yadav tells G20 Labour Group

Union Minister for Labour and Employment Bhupender Yadav has told the Labour20 (L20) group under India's G20 presidency to focus on universal social security and its portability across the world, and particularly work to bring the informal sector under the ambit of social security.