According to an SBI Research analysis, India’s total consumer demand for gold rose to 802.8 tonnes in 2024, or 26% of the world’s total, placing it second only to China with 815.4 tonnes. The World Gold Council estimates that imports will account for about 86% of India’s overall supply of gold in 2024, with domestic…
The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025’s second round begins on Tuesday at the Resort Rio Convention Centre in Goa, featuring 17 Indian players among the competitors. In the opening round, the top fifty-seeded players, including eight from India, were granted byes. Notably, the second round marks the return of the top seed and reigning World…
Tata Trusts’ decision not to extend Mehli Mistry’s trusteeship has been contested before the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner, according to sources cited by NDTV Profit. The dispute comes amid a power struggle within the nonprofit organization, which collectively holds about 66% of Tata Sons. Last week, the tension escalated when Chairman Noel Tata, along with trustees…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a firm stance against the export of Nvidia’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China and other foreign countries, citing national security concerns and the need to maintain technological superiority. The statement, made on November 3, 2025, specifically targets Nvidia’s latest Blackwell series chips, which are considered a…
The State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, is expected to report a modest decline in its standalone net profit for the second quarter of FY2025, despite healthy loan growth. Analysts attribute this to pressure on net interest margins (NIMs), which is likely to be partially offset by one-time gains from…
Member of Parliament Bishnu Pada Ray has formally urged the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands to initiate an urgent and comprehensive crackdown on the illegal sale of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) across the Union Territory. In a letter dated November 2, 2025, Ray expressed grave concern over the proliferation of unauthorized…
Lenskart Solutions Ltd, an eyewear retailer, received a positive response on the first day of its IPO, driven by strong interest from institutional and retail investors, with a Day 1 subscription of 1.13 times. The IPO, open from October 31 to November 4, is priced between ₹382 and ₹402 per share, valuing the company at…
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) received congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the successful launch of CMS-03, the country’s heaviest communication satellite. PM Modi praised India’s space scientists in an X post, stating that the nation’s “space sector has become synonymous with excellence and innovation.” “We are still proud of our space industry!…
A groundbreaking artificial intelligence technique is poised to revolutionize forensic investigations in violent crime cases by improving the accuracy of time-of-death estimations. Developed by a research team led by organic chemist Rabi Musah at Louisiana State University, the method combines machine learning with chemical analysis to identify insect species from puparial casings—remnants left behind by…
In preparation for the sixth year of the competition, the Hundred will have its first player auction in March 2026 after making a number of adjustments to the player selection process and compensation. According to the organizers, the Hundred Board approved the modifications, which were made by The Hundred Playing Working Group, which is made…
