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Surendra Mehta, national secretary of the India Bullion and Jewellers Association, said the increase was largely expected as the government looks to contain the current account deficit. He added that elevated gold and silver prices could further impact consumer demand. On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to refrain from purchasing gold for a…
California Mayor Eileen Wang charged with acting as illegal agent of China A Southern California mayor has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government. The mayor of Arcadia, Eileen Wang, was charged in April with one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of…
NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, according to Reuters. The move is aimed at curbing precious metal imports and easing pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves.The sharp increase in duties comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to avoid buying gold…
‘Karuppu’ starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan has been granted a special permission for its shows from the Tamil Nadu government ahead of its grand theatrical release on May 14. The announcement has created huge excitement among fans who have been eagerly waiting for the film. The movie, which is directed by RJ Balaji, has already…
If you bought a foreign-made drone or router and quietly panicked when the government started banning them, here’s some relief. The FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology published a formal notice on May 8 extending the software update window for already-owned devices to January 1, 2029—nearly two years longer than originally planned.The previous deadlines were…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced the rollout of the proposed “Annapurna Bhandaar” scheme in the state, under which eligible women may receive Rs 3,000 per month directly into their bank accounts, as the party promised ahead of polls.The decision was taken during the first cabinet meeting of the new…
NEW DELHI: Government has now allowed venture capital, private equity, infrastructure and pension funds to bid for highway projects under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, marking a paradigm shift since the sector was opened to private players in the early 2000s. So far, only highway developers and construction companies were eligible to bid for such projects.The…
Apple and Meta are opposing Canada’s Bill C-22, warning the proposed Lawful Access Act could force tech companies to break encryption and build government backdoors into their products. Meta’s Will Cathcart called it a surveillance overreach. Public Safety Canada says the concerns are overblown. With France, Sweden, and the EU rejecting similar laws, Canada faces…
Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy, was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, May 10, 2026. After the actor-turned-politician’s oath ceremony, several celebrities from various film fraternities took to social media to wish him the best for his future endeavours as the CM of TN. Now, Pawan Kalyan has joined…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Vijay on taking oath as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, and said the Centre would continue working with the state government for the welfare of the people.“Congratulations to Thiru C. Joseph Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. Best wishes for his tenure ahead. The…
