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Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian exports severely impacted Gujarat’s diamond industry, causing wage cuts and job losses. In Surat, over 2.4 lakh students dropped out in 2025-26, a 341% rise. Families struggled to afford school fees, forcing children out of private schools. Lab-grown diamonds offer some relief but earnings remain far below natural diamond exports.
Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 aims to deter high-value economic offenders from evading Indian law by fleeing abroad. It empowers courts to declare individuals with offences above ₹100 crore as fugitive economic offenders, confiscate their properties, including benami assets, and bar them from defending civil claims, ensuring faster recovery.
US Congressman Rich McCormick said India brings talent and investments to America, unlike Pakistan. He warned that alienating India would hurt US interests. Highlighting India’s strategic value, he acknowledged tensions over trade, tariffs, and Russian oil, but stressed strong India-US ties are vital.
Farmaan Hasan Khan from Bareilly, UP, has been named in Forbes 30 Under 30 India 2026 for Social Impact. As a youth leader and social activist, he runs healthcare camps, education programs, and women’s empowerment initiatives through his organizations. Recognized nationally, Khan emphasizes consistent action, honesty, and purpose in driving community change.
Indian equity markets ended on a strong note with benchmark indices posting solid gains. The Sensex climbed 186.64 points to close at 83,570.35, while the Nifty advanced 28.75 points to settle at 25,694.35. The rupee traded at 90.83 against the dollar. IT stocks led the rally, with Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, HCL Tech and TCS […]
A huge influx of devotees was witnessed today at the Goddess Kanaka Durgamma shrine atop Indrakiladri in Vijayawada, AP, today. Pilgrims arrived in large numbers to seek the deity’s blessings, creating heavy rush across the temple premises. Temple Chairman Radhakrishna personally reviewed the arrangements put in place to prevent any inconvenience for devotees.
The CCPA fined 13 e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, and Meta, ₹44 lakh for selling unauthorized walkie-talkies without proper frequency, ETA certification, or licensing disclosures. New guidelines mandate pre-listing checks, self-audits, stricter accountability, and preventive measures to avoid regulatory and national security risks.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, January 16, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 83536.72, up at 154.01 points or 0.18%, and the Nifty was at 25699.15, up at 33.55 points or 0.13%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.42 against the dollar.
Gold prices eased in the Hyderabad bullion market as rates corrected sharply. Ten grams of 24-carat gold slipped ₹820 to ₹1,43,180, while 22-carat gold dropped ₹750 to ₹1,31,250. In contrast, silver surged strongly, jumping ₹3,000 in a day to touch ₹3,10,000 per kg, creating an all-time record and highlighting diverging trends across precious metals today.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, January 15, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 83382.71, down at 244.98 points or 0.29%, and the Nifty was at 25665.60, down at 66.70 points or 0.26%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.27 against the dollar.
Indian stock markets ended lower amid mixed cues, with the Sensex slipping 245 points to close at 83,382.71 and the Nifty 50 declining 67 points to 25,665.60. Mid and small-cap stocks outperformed, with BSE Midcap and Smallcap gaining 0.16% and 0.25%. The rupee weakened but stayed below 90.30 per dollar. Tata Steel, NTPC and Axis […]
If you detect a LPG gas leak, indicated by the smell of rotten eggs, immediately turn off the gas regulator to prevent danger. Avoid using electric switches, as even a small spark can ignite the gas. Ventilate the area by opening all doors and windows. If the leak becomes uncontrollable, evacuate the house and call […]
Chennai-based drone startup Garuda Aerospace signed an MoU with Bharat Electronics Limited to jointly pursue opportunities supplying unmanned aerial systems to Indian defense forces. Under the agreement, BEL will act as team leader, while Garuda Aerospace will function as technology partner. The collaboration targets UAS procurement needs.
Precious metal prices surged sharply in the Hyderabad bullion market, with gold and silver scaling fresh highs. 10 grams of 24-carat gold jumped ₹1,090 to ₹1,43,620, while 22-carat gold rose ₹1,000 to ₹1,31,650. Silver stunned traders, soaring ₹15,000 in a day to an unprecedented ₹3,07,000 per kg, marking a historic first in the local commodities […]
Makar Sankranti festivities lit up Naravaripalle in Tirupati district as CM Chandrababu joined Bhogi celebrations with villagers and family members. The CM lit traditional bonfires, exchanged greetings, and shared festive moments with locals. He prayed for prosperity, warmth, and brighter lives for people across AP during the harvest festival season.