Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee orders inquiry after claims of donation theft | India News

Badrinath donation row: BKTC suspends employee as probe into alleged theft begins, CCTV examined | India News

BKTC suspends employee as probe into alleged theft begins NEW DELHI: An employee of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) was suspended on Tuesday as a four-member inquiry panel began investigating alleged irregularities in the handling of devotees’ donations at Badrinath Dham.The suspension comes days after allegations of financial irregularities during the counting of offerings…

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Hitting 193 km/h at 44, Serena Williams' tennis return steals the show - Watch | Tennis News

Hitting 193 km/h at 44, Serena Williams’ tennis return steals the show – Watch | Tennis News

Serena Williams of the United States (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams made an impressive return to the court on Tuesday, reminding fans why she remains one of the sport’s greatest players.Playing at Queen’s Club in London, the 44-year-old teamed up with rising Canadian star Victoria Mboko in…

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Why gold, silver are falling despite persistent global tensions

‘Silver is the new gold’: Jewellers say PM Modi’s austerity call may accelerate shift to white metal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for citizens to avoid buying gold for a year to reduce pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves may accelerate a broader shift towards silver, according to jewellery industry executives, who say consumers are already treating the white metal as an affordable alternative to gold. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Nitesh Jain, Managing…

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Govt proposes to drop repeat virus tests on plasma-based medicines | India News

Govt proposes to drop repeat virus tests on plasma-based medicines | India News

NEW DELHI: The Centre has proposed amending drug rules to stop repeating virus tests on medicines made from human plasma, saying the raw plasma used to produce these products is already screened for infections such as HIV and hepatitis before manufacturing begins.These medicines include albumin, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), and clotting factors such as Factor VIII…

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NFL Trade Rumors: Minnesota Vikings linked to $3M Dallas Cowboys linebacker in surprise trade buzz | NFL News

NFL Trade Rumors: Minnesota Vikings linked to $3M Dallas Cowboys linebacker in surprise trade buzz | NFL News

Blake Cashman has emerged as a potential trade candidate as the Minnesota Vikings enter the final year of his contract. The Dallas Cowboys have been suggested as a possible landing spot, with analysts believing a Day 3 draft pick could get a deal done. Despite the speculation, Cashman remains one of Minnesota’s most productive defenders…

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Raamdeo Agrawal: India's economy is 'on full fire', largecaps could regain leadership

Raamdeo Agrawal: India’s economy is ‘on full fire’, largecaps could regain leadership

Veteran investor and Motilal Oswal Financial Services Chairman Raamdeo Agrawal remains bullish on equities, backed by strong economic activity and healthy credit growth, and expects largecaps to regain market leadership over time. “Domestic economy is on full fire. Headlines are completely focused on to negative things, and real economy is doing very well. If you…

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Isro Launches: Isro targets seven launches this fiscal, next mission set within two months

Isro Launches: Isro targets seven launches this fiscal, next mission set within two months

File photo: Isro chairman V Narayanan The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is planning at least seven launches during the current financial year, with its next mission scheduled to take place within the next two months, Isro chairman V Narayanan said on Saturday.Speaking at a press conference after the successful maiden orbital launch of Skyroot…

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MMTC-PAMP resumes direct digital gold, silver sales via website and app

MMTC-PAMP resumes direct digital gold, silver sales via website and app

MMTC-PAMP has resumed direct sales of digital gold and silver through its website and Android application after revamping its online platform, expanding access beyond partner payment apps such as Google Pay, Paytm and PhonePe. The precious metals refiner said consumers can now buy digital gold and silver directly through its own platforms, alongside existing availability…

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Red Fort car blast: Key accused used fake identity online to procure explosive materials, set up lab at Al Falah | India News

Red Fort car blast: Key accused used fake identity online to procure explosive materials, set up lab at Al Falah | India News

Red Fort car blast prime accused Umer Un Nabi NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) investigation into the deadly Delhi Red Fort car blast uncovered how the key accused allegedly used fake identity and a makeshift laboratory in Faridabad to procure chemicals and experiment with explosive materials, official sources said on Tuesday.The agency recently…

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