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The Opposition demanded an inquiry after The Washington Post alleged the Indian government directed LIC to invest nearly $3.9 billion in the Adani Group. LIC and the Centre denied the claims as “false,” asserting independent investment decisions. Congress and other parties called it misuse of public funds to benefit Adani.
LIC of India refuted a Washington Post report alleging a government-backed plan to channel $3.9 billion into Adani Group firms. Calling the claims “false and baseless,” LIC said no such proposal existed and affirmed its investments are made independently, following due diligence and board-approved policies, without any external or governmental influence.
Gold prices surged sharply in the Hyderabad market today. The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold rose by ₹1,250 to ₹1,25,620, while 10 grams of 22-carat gold increased by ₹1,150 to ₹1,15,150. Meanwhile, silver prices remained steady, with a kilogram trading at ₹1,70,000.
Mondelez has introduced a generative AI tool that cuts marketing content production costs by 30% to 50%, a senior executive revealed to Reuters. Developed with Publicis Groupe and Accenture, the tool aims to boost efficiency and reduce expenses. This innovative move reflects Mondelez’s drive to stay competitive in a cost-conscious market.
Here are the prices of domestic LPG cylinders today in top cities in India. ★Delhi: ₹853, ★Kolkata: ₹879, ★Mumbai: ₹852.50, ★Chennai: ₹868.50, ★Bangalore: ₹855.50, ★Bhubaneswar: ₹879, ★Chandigarh: ₹862.50, ★HYD: ₹905, ★Jaipur: ₹856.50, ★Lucknow: ₹890.50, ★Patna: ₹942.50, ★Trivandrum: ₹862, ★Nagpur: ₹904.50, ★Tirupati: ₹889, and ★Vizag: ₹861.
Here are the petrol prices per liter today in the top cities in India. ★ Delhi – ₹94.77, ★ Kolkata – ₹105.41, ★ Mumbai – ₹103.50, ★ Chennai – ₹100.80, ★ Bangalore – ₹102.92, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹101.03, ★ Chandigarh – ₹94.30, ★ Hyderabad – ₹107.46, ★ Jaipur – ₹104.69, ★ Lucknow – ₹94.69, ★ […]
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated India will not sign trade agreements under pressure or deadlines. While engaging with the US and EU, India prioritises long-term interests, fair trade, and national priorities. Amid US pressure over Russian oil imports, Goyal emphasised India’s independent, strategic approach.
Facing hidden fees on shopping or food delivery apps? This is a “drip pricing” scam. The government has warned against this practice. You can file a complaint with the National Consumer Helpline. Simply call 1915 to report the platform and get assistance.
Indian markets ended lower after six sessions of gains. Sensex dropped 345 points to 84,211, and Nifty slipped 96 points to 25,795 amid global trade concerns. FMCG and PSU banks dragged markets, while metals and oil & gas gained. ICICI Bank and Airtel were among the top performers.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported rapid growth in the country’s digital payments system. In the first six months of this year, 99.8% of all transactions were digital. In terms of value, digital payments accounted for 97.7%, amounting to Rs. 1,536 crore, highlighting India’s shift toward a cashless economy.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, October 24, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84563.09, up at 8.07 points or 0.01%, and the Nifty was at 25903.10, up at 11.05 points or 0.05%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.55 against the dollar.
Here are the 24-karat gold prices per 10 grams today in the cities. ★Chennai: ₹1,25,450 ★Mumbai: ₹1,25,070 ★Delhi: ₹1,26,020 ★Kolkata: ₹1,25,070 ★Bangalore: ₹1,25,070 ★HYD: ₹1,25,070 ★Ahmedabad: ₹1,25,120 ★Jaipur: ₹1,26,220 ★Lucknow: ₹1,26,020 ★Vijayawada: ₹1,25,070 ★Nagpur: ₹1,25,070 ★Chandigarh: ₹1,26,020 and ★Bhubaneswar: ₹1,25,070.
Here are the diesel prices per liter in top cities. ★ Delhi – ₹87.67, ★ Kolkata – ₹92.02, ★ Mumbai – ₹90.03, ★ Chennai – ₹92.39, ★ Bangalore – ₹88.94, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹92.60, ★ Chandigarh – ₹82.45, ★ HYD – ₹95.70, ★ Jaipur – ₹90.21, ★ Lucknow – ₹87.86, ★ Patna – ₹92.32, ★ […]
The Sensex rose for the sixth straight session, adding 130 points to close at 84,556 after hitting a 52-week high of 85,290. Nifty ended 23 points higher at 25,891. IT stocks led gains, with Infosys up 4%. Broader markets fell slightly as mid- and small-cap indices closed lower.
Here are the 24-karat gold prices per 10 grams today in the cities. ★Chennai: ₹1,25,880 ★Mumbai: ₹1,25,880 ★Delhi: ₹1,26,030 ★Kolkata: ₹1,25,880 ★Bangalore: ₹1,25,880 ★HYD: ₹1,25,880 ★Ahmedabad: ₹1,25,930 ★Jaipur: ₹1,26,030 ★Lucknow: ₹1,26,030 ★Vijayawada: ₹1,25,880 ★Nagpur: ₹1,25,880 ★Chandigarh: ₹1,26,030 and ★Bhubaneswar: ₹1,25,880.