Gold and silver prices in India declined in early trade on March 30, tracking weakness in global markets, even as the rupee showed marginal strength against the US dollar following steps by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to curb speculative positions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures fell 1.07% to ₹1.45 lakh…
Bodhana Sivanandan (Photo by John Saunders) NEW DELHI: Indian-origin chess talent Bodhana Sivanandan has become England’s top-rated female player, according to the latest list by FIDE. At just 11, she now holds a rating of 2366 and has moved ahead of four-time British women’s champion Lan Yao. Based in North London, Bodhana’s journey is especially…
Iran said it never refused Pakistan mediation talks, even as a US-Israeli strike hit a cement plant. Raghav Chadha hit back after AAP removed him as Rajya Sabha deputy leader, calling the move a “scripted campaign”. India denied reports of an Iranian crude cargo being diverted to China over payment issues. PM Modi accused Congress…
Gujarat Titans take on Rajasthan Royals in what promises to be a high-scoring IPL contest at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The focus will be on how both teams approach conditions that are expected to favour batting. Rajasthan Royals come into the game with momentum and will start as favourites, while Gujarat Titans have questions to…
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has opened the application correction window for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) 2026. Candidates who have already registered can now edit their application forms by visiting the official website nbe.edu.in.As per the official notification, candidates can make changes…
AI has envisioned the late Sushant Singh Rajput as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’, sparking widespread online discussion. Netizens overwhelmingly feel Rajput would have been an ideal choice for the divine role, citing his perceived calmness and fierceness. The generated images have resonated deeply with fans, recalling fond memories of the actor. Read on…
That old rule? It’s outdated. Your budget should be based on what you’re comfortable spending, not some marketing formula. Set a realistic number and stick to it. Then make smart trade-offs. You can slightly compromise on colour or clarity – especially if the flaws aren’t visible to the naked eye. That way, you can focus…
Jammu and Kashmir Bank reported steady expansion in its business performance for FY26, with growth across deposits, advances and overall business. CASA deposits rose 8.07% year-on-year to ₹75,478 crore, compared with ₹69,843 crore a year earlier, indicating improved mobilisation of low-cost deposits. Total deposits increased 11.3% to ₹1.65 lakh crore from ₹1.48 lakh crore, reflecting…
Retirement planning in India has long been centred on one question: how big is the corpus? But financial planners say the more important question often gets overlooked—how that corpus will translate into a steady, inflation-resilient income over decades. According to Charu Pahuja, CFP CM and Group Director & COO at Wise Finserv, retirement planning does…
The Centre has announced a major change for highway users, with cash payments at toll plazas set to be discontinued from April 10. The move, notified by the road transport ministry, aims to reduce long queues at toll gates and make highway travel smoother for commuters. No more cash payments on highways: Here’s how you…
