Gold prices hold firm ahead of festive season Lower gold prices are beginning to bring physical buyers back into key Asian markets, with demand improving in India and signs of increased buying interest in Singapore. However, some buyers continue to wait for prices to fall further before stepping into the market.Gold prices in the country…
The SP has so far announced two candidates, both of whom are assured of win NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Virendra Singh on Friday announced that the party will field a third candidate in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, despite only two SP candidates being assured of victory.If the SP fields…
Sahibzada Farhan, Shreyas Iyer India and Pakistan are set for their first-ever meeting in the Asian Games cricket competition, with the rivalry taking centre stage in the gold medal match on Saturday at Karogi Sports Park in Nisshin.The defending champions, India, are appearing at the Asian Games for only the second time in the cricket…
PM said the entire country is praying for Captain Smit Machchhar. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke via video call with flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who helped foil his co-pilot’s alleged attempt to crash an Israel-bound flight, and praised his courage, presence of mind and composure.During the conversation, Smit told the…
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh; CEC Gyanesh Kumar NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday accused the Election Commission (EC) of “lying” about its ECINet portal, alleging that the platform was not in accordance with the law.Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also questioned the “intentions” of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, describing them as “not honest.”“In its…
India captain Shubman Gill (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has already started looking towards the 2027 ODI World Cup, and for India’s captain, the tournament represents more than another opportunity on the global stage. It is unfinished business.Gill, the world’s No. 1-ranked ODI batter, reflected on India’s heartbreaking end to the 2023 World Cup…
Soldiers firing the medium machine gun during an exercise in the western sector. (image credit: Indian Army) The Indian Army has kicked off the procurement process for 1,547 thermal imaging night sights meant for its 7.62mm medium machine guns, with the equipment required to help troops spot and engage human targets, both day and night,…
The DMK chief criticised the TVK government’s functioning. CHENNAI: DMK president M K Stalin on Friday issued a strong warning to the C Joseph Vijay-led TVK govt, accusing it of surrendering TN’s interests by attempting to impose Hindi in the state.In a social media post, Stalin said TN had traditionally fought against Hindi imposition by…
Rishabh Pant‘s Test legacy continues to grow, but his standing in India’s white-ball plans has become increasingly uncertain. More than two years have passed since he last featured in an ODI for India, leaving his 50-over future unclear.Pant has played considerably fewer ODIs than Tests and T20Is. In 31 ODI appearances, he has scored 871…
Ford CEO Jim Farley has made a clear distinction between the types of jobs artificial intelligence is likely to replace and the ones that will remain dependent on human expertise, arguing that skilled trades workers will largely be protected from the first wave of AI disruption. According to a report by Fortune, speaking during a…