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A report by HSBC on Friday noted that Indian households’ total holding of gold is estimated at about 25,000 tonne, which is more than the combined gold reserves of top 10 central banks. The central banks include the US, Germany, Italy, France, Russia, China, Switzerland, India, Japan and Turkiye. Source link
Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the much-anticipated IPL 2025 clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at MA Chidambaram Stadium, a heartwarming moment between Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina stole the spotlight. During RCB’s practice session, Kohli was honing his shots near the boundary ropes…
On Thursday, the University of Michigan announced the closure of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office, citing executive orders from President Trump and a warning from the US Department of Education. The university stated that the decision was not made lightly and acknowledged that the changes would be challenging for many who support the…
Mumbai: After international prices of gold that rallied to above the $3,100/ounce mark for the first time, the price of the yellow metal in domestic markets rallied above the Rs 91,000/10gm mark, also a record high. Over the last few months, gold prices have been rallying due to global uncertainties emanating from the tariff wars…
New Delhi: Finance ministry on Friday left interest rates unchanged on various small savings schemes, including PPF and NSC, for the fifth straight quarter beginning April 1, 2025. As per the notification, deposits under Sukanya Samriddhi scheme will attract an interest rate of 8.2%, while the rate on a three-year term deposit remains at 7.1%…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Josh Hazlewood celebrates with teammates after taking a wicket. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally broke their 17-year losing streak at MA Chidambaram Stadium, defeating Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs in their IPL 2025 clash on Friday. This was RCB’s first win at the venue since their 14-run…
US Department of Education ends TRIO funding for illegal immigrants (AI Image) California and Oregon lose P3 waivers over immigrant aid: The US Department of Education has revoked waivers that permitted colleges and universities in California and Oregon to use federal funding to provide services to illegal immigrants. The decision, announced on Thursday, targets institutions…
JAMMU: The number of police personnel killed in Thursday’s gunfight between security forces and suspected Pakistani terrorists in the forested Sufain area of Jammu’s Kathua district rose to four, as the body of another cop was spotted in the woods.The body was sighted using a drone on Friday morning after the operation to track and…
New Delhi: The Centre’s fiscal deficit until February in this financial year touched 85.8% of the revised annual target, compared with 86.5% a year before, thanks to tight spending, particularly capital expenditure, showed official data released on Friday.The data bolsters chances of the government meeting its fiscal deficit target of 4.8% of gross domestic product…
Rajat Patidar and Josh Hazlewood (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a convincing 50-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the eighth match of the 2025 Indian Premier League, thanks to stellar performances from Rajat Patidar and Josh Hazlewood. CSK, chasing a target of 197, faltered in their pursuit, finishing with…
