Fed cut sparks metal rally: Gold tops Rs 1.32 lakh/10g; silver surges to fresh record — What should investors do?

Fed cut sparks metal rally: Gold tops Rs 1.32 lakh/10g; silver surges to fresh record — What should investors do?

Gold prices surged to fresh highs on Thursday, after the US Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive interest rate cut, lifting global precious metal markets even as uncertainty lingered over the pace of easing next year. With domestic prices touching new records, Indian buyers are increasingly shifting toward cheaper jewellery options.Gold has jumped sharply from…

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Bihar BTSC GMO result 2025 for 7,274 posts declared at btsc.bihar.gov.in; download PDF here

Bihar BTSC GMO result 2025 for 7,274 posts declared at btsc.bihar.gov.in; download PDF here

Bihar BTSC GMO result 2025 declared Bihar BTSC GMO result 2025: The Bihar Technical Services Commission (BTSC) has officially released the result for the General Medical Officer (GMO) recruitment 2025. A total of 7,274 vacancies under the Health Department, Bihar, Patna, have been filled through this recruitment drive. Candidates who appeared for the examination can…

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‘Dhurandhar’ actress Saumya Tandon DENIES taking swipe at any spyverse, CLARIFIES her ‘heroines singing songs on exotic beaches’ remark: ‘I’m not taking a jab at anyone’

‘Dhurandhar’ actress Saumya Tandon DENIES taking swipe at any spyverse, CLARIFIES her ‘heroines singing songs on exotic beaches’ remark: ‘I’m not taking a jab at anyone’

Actress Saumya Tandon, who plays the wife of Akshaye Khanna’s character Rehman Dakait in ‘Dhurandhar’, has found herself at the centre of a lively online debate after one of her comments sparked unexpected chatter.While her role as Ulfat Hasin has been appreciated, a line she wrote about “glamorous heroines singing songs on exotic beaches” led…

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‘Much better, more powerful’: Trump Gold Card vs Green Card; key differences explained

‘Much better, more powerful’: Trump Gold Card vs Green Card; key differences explained

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the launch of the long-promised “Trump Gold Card,” a visa program offering legal status and a pathway to US citizenship. The initiative allows individuals to qualify by investing USD 1 million, while corporations can participate by paying twice that amount per foreign-born employee.Applications for the Gold Card citizenship…

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Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025: Schedule, events and all you need to know about the football icon’s 4-city visit | Football News

Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025: Schedule, events and all you need to know about the football icon’s 4-city visit | Football News

Posters of Lionel Messi along a roadside ahead of his ‘GOAT Tour India 2025’ in Kolkata. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi’s much-awaited GOAT India Tour 2025 is set to ignite unprecedented excitement as the Argentina legend embarks on a three-day, four-city journey across the country. Scheduled for December 13, 14, and 15, this will…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: Gold, silver rally to continue? Here’s the outlook

Gold & silver price prediction today: Gold, silver rally to continue? Here’s the outlook

MCX Gold prices are showing a firm bullish undertone, and the current market structure suggests the potential for further upside. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver are exhibiting signs of bullish breakout, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. He shares his views on gold…

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Ananya Panday walks out of Abhay Verma’s ‘Choomantar’ citing date clashes; Sreeleela and Janki Bodiwala expected to replace her – Reports

Ananya Panday walks out of Abhay Verma’s ‘Choomantar’ citing date clashes; Sreeleela and Janki Bodiwala expected to replace her – Reports

Ananya Panday has reportedly stepped out of ‘Choomantar’ which is the upcoming fantasy romantic drama starring Abhay Verma. Reports say that the decision comes after it became clear that the film’s shooting schedule would collide directly with her dates for ‘Call Me Bae 2’. The makers, who were earlier planning to start filming in January…

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“You start every innings at zero”: After ending engagement, Smriti Mandhana opens up with the most powerful words yet

“You start every innings at zero”: After ending engagement, Smriti Mandhana opens up with the most powerful words yet

Smriti Mandhana, after her personal engagement ended, spoke powerfully about her cricket journey. She emphasized the importance of purpose and the Indian jersey, stating it helps leave problems behind. Mandhana highlighted the recent World Cup win as a culmination of years of effort and a tribute to senior players, underscoring resilience and the lesson of…

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Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone-Idea to WhatsApp, Snapchat and others: Government is ‘right’ on SIM-binding and seven ‘reasons’ you are ‘wrong’

Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone-Idea to WhatsApp, Snapchat and others: Government is ‘right’ on SIM-binding and seven ‘reasons’ you are ‘wrong’

Late last month, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) gave messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Snapchat 90 days to enforce ‘SIM-binding’. With ‘SIM-binding’ in force, these apps will stop working if users remove SIM card originally used for registration. The directive, that will go into effect starting effective February 2026, also mandates that web…

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Candace Owens intensifies controversy with new claims dragging Charlie Kirk’s security provider in new assassination claims

Candace Owens intensifies controversy with new claims dragging Charlie Kirk’s security provider in new assassination claims

Candace Owens has reignited controversy by alleging Charlie Kirk’s security provider, Brian Harpole, was involved in his assassination. Owens claims a witness saw Harpole at a military meeting days before Kirk’s death, suggesting a US military connection. Despite no evidence, her claims have polarized social media, while authorities maintain their focus on the sole suspect….

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Speeding remains the primary killer on Indian roads, causing nearly 70% of the 1.24 lakh road deaths in 2024. Non-usage of helmets and seatbelts also contributed significantly to fatalities. States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh reported alarmingly high numbers of speed-related deaths, highlighting a persistent challenge in road safety. Representative image (Photo credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Speed kills — and it claimed nearly 1.24 lakh lives in 2024, around 70% of all road deaths (1.77 lakh) in that year, while non-wearing of helmet and seatbelt resulted in 39% of deaths (69,088), an indication of how road users’ behaviour remains the biggest challenge to make roads safer.The details of crashes and fatalities of the past five years, which road transport minister Nitin Gadkari submitted to Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, also showed that the trend of “speeding” remains the main cause of fatal accidents. Data showed that speeding was the main reason for road fatalities — its share in road deaths increasing from 65% in 2020 to 69% in 2021 and little over 71% in 2022. While this share decreased significantly to 68% in 2023, it again increased last year.As per the data, Tamil Nadu topped the list among states and UTs with 12,010 speed-related fatalities out of 24,118 road deaths in the state. In Karnataka, nearly 92% of road fatalities (11,360) were attributed to crashes due to speeding. Speeding also had a high share of nearly 81% road deaths (11,970) in Madhya Pradesh.Speeding also has been identified as the main reason for fatal crashes across the globe. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), an increase in average speed is directly related both to the likelihood of a crash occurring and to the severity of its consequences. “Every 1% increase in mean speed produces a 4% increase in the fatal crash risk and a 3% increase in the serious crash risk. The risk of death for pedestrians hit by car fronts rises rapidly (4.5 times from 50 kmph to 65 kmph). In car-to-car side impacts, the fatality risk for car occupants is 85% at 65 kmph,” WHO states.Government data also showed that while deaths due to not wearing helmet and seatbelt remain major concerns, there has been a slight dip in fatalities due to this last year (69,088) compared to 2023 (70,518). – Among states and UTs, Tamil Nadu reported the highest number of fatalities (7,744) because of not wearing helmets, followed by Madhya Pradesh (6,541) and Maharashtra (5,946). Data showed that while there has been a significant decline in such fatalities in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, these fatalities rose in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.In the case of deaths due to not wearing seatbelts, data showed that Uttar Pradesh topped the list, recording 2,816 deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh (1,929) and Maharashtra (1,427). While such fatalities have reduced in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, these deaths have increased in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana.As per WHO, correct helmet use can reduce the risk of death in a crash by more than six times and the risk of brain injury by up to 74%. “Wearing a seatbelt can reduce the risk of death among vehicle occupants by up to 50%,” it states.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAmid Flight Meltdown, IndiGo Chairman Denies Claims of Rule Manipulation and Crisis EngineeringIndia-US Relations Face Hurdle As US Engages Pakistan Military, Says Dhruva JaishankarIndia Slams Pakistan At UN For Airstrikes And ‘Trade Terrorism’ That Deepen Afghanistan’s CrisisLawmaker Says Trump Damaged India–US Relations After Modi–Putin Selfie Sparks BacklashDonald Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Promises New Path For Indians, US Allows Companies To Hire Top Graduates’PM Modi Hacks Hearts, Not EVM’: Kangana Ranaut Lambasts Rahul Gandhi During SIR Debate In Lok SabhaIndia, Italy Deepen Ties With Joint Initiative Against Terror Financing: EAMModi-Putin Bonhomie Sparks Us FOMO As Congressman Stresses India Is A ‘Critical Partner’PM Modi Receives Call From Israeli PM Netanyahu; Reaffirms Support For Gaza Peace PlanUS Pushes .25 Billion Into Reko Diq As Critical Minerals Race Heats Up In Balochistan’s Badlands123Photostories‘Tumbbad’, ‘Bulbbul’, ‘Munjya’: Step into a world of ancient beliefs and dark legends with these folklore-based moviesBhagavad Gita lesson for each birth month (powerful guide)Hindu Shloka Your Child Should Chant Based On Their Birth DateTop 10 most beautiful countries in the world as per 2025 rankingsTop gastroenterologist lists 5 bad, good, and excellent foods for liverWhat’s in Deepika Padukone’s bag? 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Speeding remains the primary killer on Indian roads, causing nearly 70% of the 1.24 lakh road deaths in 2024. Non-usage of helmets and seatbelts also contributed significantly to fatalities. States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh reported alarmingly high numbers of speed-related deaths, highlighting a persistent challenge in road safety. Representative image (Photo credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Speed kills — and it claimed nearly 1.24 lakh lives in 2024, around 70% of all road deaths (1.77 lakh) in that year, while non-wearing of helmet and seatbelt resulted in 39% of deaths (69,088), an indication of how road users’ behaviour remains the biggest challenge to make roads safer.The details of crashes and fatalities of the past five years, which road transport minister Nitin Gadkari submitted to Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, also showed that the trend of “speeding” remains the main cause of fatal accidents. Data showed that speeding was the main reason for road fatalities — its share in road deaths increasing from 65% in 2020 to 69% in 2021 and little over 71% in 2022. While this share decreased significantly to 68% in 2023, it again increased last year.As per the data, Tamil Nadu topped the list among states and UTs with 12,010 speed-related fatalities out of 24,118 road deaths in the state. In Karnataka, nearly 92% of road fatalities (11,360) were attributed to crashes due to speeding. Speeding also had a high share of nearly 81% road deaths (11,970) in Madhya Pradesh.Speeding also has been identified as the main reason for fatal crashes across the globe. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), an increase in average speed is directly related both to the likelihood of a crash occurring and to the severity of its consequences. “Every 1% increase in mean speed produces a 4% increase in the fatal crash risk and a 3% increase in the serious crash risk. The risk of death for pedestrians hit by car fronts rises rapidly (4.5 times from 50 kmph to 65 kmph). In car-to-car side impacts, the fatality risk for car occupants is 85% at 65 kmph,” WHO states.Government data also showed that while deaths due to not wearing helmet and seatbelt remain major concerns, there has been a slight dip in fatalities due to this last year (69,088) compared to 2023 (70,518). – Among states and UTs, Tamil Nadu reported the highest number of fatalities (7,744) because of not wearing helmets, followed by Madhya Pradesh (6,541) and Maharashtra (5,946). Data showed that while there has been a significant decline in such fatalities in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, these fatalities rose in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.In the case of deaths due to not wearing seatbelts, data showed that Uttar Pradesh topped the list, recording 2,816 deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh (1,929) and Maharashtra (1,427). While such fatalities have reduced in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, these deaths have increased in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana.As per WHO, correct helmet use can reduce the risk of death in a crash by more than six times and the risk of brain injury by up to 74%. “Wearing a seatbelt can reduce the risk of death among vehicle occupants by up to 50%,” it states.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAmid Flight Meltdown, IndiGo Chairman Denies Claims of Rule Manipulation and Crisis EngineeringIndia-US Relations Face Hurdle As US Engages Pakistan Military, Says Dhruva JaishankarIndia Slams Pakistan At UN For Airstrikes And ‘Trade Terrorism’ That Deepen Afghanistan’s CrisisLawmaker Says Trump Damaged India–US Relations After Modi–Putin Selfie Sparks BacklashDonald Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Promises New Path For Indians, US Allows Companies To Hire Top Graduates’PM Modi Hacks Hearts, Not EVM’: Kangana Ranaut Lambasts Rahul Gandhi During SIR Debate In Lok SabhaIndia, Italy Deepen Ties With Joint Initiative Against Terror Financing: EAMModi-Putin Bonhomie Sparks Us FOMO As Congressman Stresses India Is A ‘Critical Partner’PM Modi Receives Call From Israeli PM Netanyahu; Reaffirms Support For Gaza Peace PlanUS Pushes $1.25 Billion Into Reko Diq As Critical Minerals Race Heats Up In Balochistan’s Badlands123Photostories‘Tumbbad’, ‘Bulbbul’, ‘Munjya’: Step into a world of ancient beliefs and dark legends with these folklore-based moviesBhagavad Gita lesson for each birth month (powerful guide)Hindu Shloka Your Child Should Chant Based On Their Birth DateTop 10 most beautiful countries in the world as per 2025 rankingsTop gastroenterologist lists 5 bad, good, and excellent foods for liverWhat’s in Deepika Padukone’s bag? 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Representative image (Photo credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Speed kills — and it claimed nearly 1.24 lakh lives in 2024, around 70% of all road deaths (1.77 lakh) in that year, while non-wearing of helmet and seatbelt resulted in 39% of deaths (69,088), an indication of how road users’ behaviour remains the biggest challenge to make…

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Dec 11, 2025, 11:59 IST

Dec 11, 2025, 11:59 IST

Shubman Gill with head coach Gautam Gambhir NEW DELHI: India’s convincing ODI series win over South Africa has sparked a fresh debate on batting flexibility in white-ball cricket — and this time, two of the sharpest minds in the modern game are on the same side.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Head…

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UK youth unemployment hits crisis point: Three million out of work as AI and economic pressures worsen job market

UK youth unemployment hits crisis point: Three million out of work as AI and economic pressures worsen job market

Britain’s unemployment data Britain is witnessing its sharpest deterioration in youth unemployment in decades, according to PwC’s latest Youth Employment Index. The report notes that three million young people are currently out of work as joblessness intensifies across key sectors, the most troubling spike among all G7 economies. PwC attributes this decline not only to…

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