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Mumbai: A State Bank of India research report has called for a long-term national gold policy that defines gold’s role, as money or as a commodity, and aligns it with broader financial reforms. The report said such a framework should link to India’s plans for capital account convertibility and encourage investment through the monetisation of…
NEW DELHI: A new UN report, released Wednesday, warned that developing countries will need at least $310-365 billion per year by 2035 for taking adaptation measures to protect lives, livelihoods, and economies from the impact of climate change, but the current financing lags far behind at around $26 billion (2023 values) – 12-14 times less…
Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Thamma is making waves at the box office. The film, the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU), has emerged as a special milestone for Ayushmann, marking his career-best opener on Diwali.Recently, the actor hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Instagram, interacting with…
Supreme Court (L); AI image (R) NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has ruled that minors can challenge any property sale or transfer done by their parents or guardians without a lawsuit, after turning 18. The court said adults can cancel such transfers by taking clear actions, like selling or transferring the property themselves.“It can safely be…
A new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that the number of steps taken daily is more crucial for older women’s health than the frequency of walking. Even achieving 4000 steps just 1-2 days a week significantly lowered mortality risk. The findings suggest step volume, not the pattern of achieving it, is…
(Screengrab from video shared by Ukraine’s defence forces) A 22-year-old Indian national, who went to Russia to study, has been captured by Ukrainian forces after being forced into combat for the Russian army. Ukraine’s defence ministry shared on Telegram: “They took a 22-year-old… Indian prisoner! Majoti voluntarily told his story. He studied in Russia, but…
India’s trade position risks losing ground in global markets without increased exports to China and reduced import duties on raw materials, warned the head of a government policy think tank on MondayNITI Aayog CEO BVR. Subrahmanyam emphasised that strengthening trade relations with China is crucial for enhancing India’s manufacturing exports, particularly as Asia emerges as…
As Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal is set to begin his two-day visit to Doha from October 6, India and Qatar are expected to finalise the terms of reference (ToR) for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) this week. According to the trade policy think-tank GTRI report, India–Qatar trade stood at $14.15 billion in…
NEW DELHI: Unique Identification Authority of India waived off all charges for mandatory biometric update of Aadhaar for children, an official statement said on Saturday. The fee waiver has kicked in effective Oct 1 and will be in force for a period of one year.“In a pro-people measure, UIDAI has waived off all charges for…
The Life of a Showgirl (Image courtesy: Taylor Swift Instagram) The US economy is faced with the twin conundrum – growth challenges are mounting, and inflation is not in the US Federal Reserve’s comfort zone. At such a time, the release of Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, may spell good news…
