‘Is this Tamil Nadu or Uttar Pradesh?’: Udhayanidhi Stalin, EPS slam TVK govt over rising crime

‘Is this Tamil Nadu or Uttar Pradesh?’: Udhayanidhi Stalin, EPS slam TVK govt over rising crime

Udhayanidhi Stalin (File photo) CHENNAI: Leader of Opposition and DMK youth wing leader Udhayanidhi Stalin and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday flayed TVK govt for the recent crimes reported across the state.In a post on X, Udhayanidhi said 25 murders, four double murders, and 19 sexual offences were reported in Tamil Nadu…

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‘He is so famous’: Jos Buttler explains why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s hype is bigger than Sachin Tendulkar’s

‘He is so famous’: Jos Buttler explains why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s hype is bigger than Sachin Tendulkar’s

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Young Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Image) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s long-awaited India debut now appears to be just around the corner. The 15-year-old batting prodigy has earned a place in India’s squad for the upcoming two-match T20I series against Ireland later this month and is also set to travel with the team for the five-match…

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5 best vitamins for amazing hair growth

5 best vitamins for amazing hair growth

Healthy hair isn’t about expensive shampoos, serums, or salon treatments alone, it starts from within. Vitamins A, B7 (Biotin), C, D, and E work together to nourish your hair, strengthen roots, prevent fall, and add natural shine. For Indian women, combining these vitamins with age-old practices like oiling, herbal masks, and balanced meals can produce…

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APTET hall tickets released at aptet.apcfss.in: Direct link to download admit cards here

APTET hall tickets released at aptet.apcfss.in: Direct link to download admit cards here

APTET hall tickets 2025: Andhra Pradesh Department of Education has released the AP Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) admit card 2025 on the official website, tet2dsc.apcfss.in. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can move to the official website to download the hall tickets. The computer-based examination is scheduled to start on December 10, 2025….

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Taurus Horoscope Today, February 07, 2026: Businesspersons can take a major decision

Taurus Horoscope Today, February 07, 2026: Businesspersons can take a major decision

Embrace the day with a burst of energy and clarity, as Venus and the Moon elevate your decision-making skills. Expect seamless conversations and daily achievements to follow. Whether you’re nurtured by love or learning, inspiration flows effortlessly. Entrepreneurs can seize opportunities, but remember to tread carefully with finances. A steady, productive mood follows you today,…

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How Trump’s Kharg Island threat puts global oil flows, prices under pressure

How Trump’s Kharg Island threat puts global oil flows, prices under pressure

US President Donald Trump’s remarks about potentially seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal have sharpened focus on the strategic and commercial stakes tied to one of the country’s most critical energy export hubs.Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf, serves as Iran’s primary offshore oil export terminal and handles the bulk of its crude shipments…

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District magistrates were told to dismantle the illegal collection points JAMTARA: Bhaipo (nephew) tax. Danda tax. Bamboo barricades. Illegal nakas. Highway strongmen from alleged “syndicates” armed with sticks. For decades, drivers of commercial vehicles entering Bengal from Jharkhand said those words defined border crossings more than signboards or toll gates. Trucks slowed. Cash changed hands. Arguments invited threats, smashed rear-view mirrors and punctured tyres. Delays wrecked delivery schedules and ate into earnings. That grind has abruptly eased. Days after BJP assumed office in Bengal on May 9, the state govt issued a zerotolerance directive against “extortion nakas”. District magistrates were told to dismantle illegal collection points and prevent their return. Truckers said the result is visible already. Key crossings along NH-2 and adjoining state roads that once choked under bamboo barriers and unauthorised toll booths are now moving freely. Drivers transporting goods between Jharkhand, Bengal, the NorthEast and Bangladesh said harassment has dropped sharply over the past fortnight. Nearly 50,000 trucks move through Bengal every day, making the state a critical logistics hub connecting eastern India, NE and five transit points into Bangladesh. “Two types of unofficial levies were common in Bengal — Bhaipo tax and danda tax,” said Sajal Ghosh, general secretary of the Federation of Truck Operators Association in Bengal, referring to TMC MP and former CM Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee. “Bhaipo tax has vanished. We want danda tax wiped out completely too.” At Rupnarayanpur near Jharkhand’s Mihijam crossing, truckers said traffic now moves without roadside collection. “It all shut down after May 4,” said e-rickshaw driver Tapan Das. Drivers described payments at multiple points across Paschim Bardhaman and Purulia districts. “If you refused, they stopped and harassed you for hours till you paid. That has stopped,” truck driver Vishal Roy said. Truckers recalled highways lined with bamboo poles and enforcers. “Every few kilometres, bamboo barricades blocked the road,” said Ramesh, a driver resting at a dhaba near Tulin in Purulia. “Ask for a receipt, and they turn hostile. Refuse payment, and they smash mirrors or puncture tyres.” Perishable goods carriers said delays hit earnings hard. “Every hour matters for vegetables, fish and other perishables, but those syndicates did not care if goods spoilt,” said Mohammad Akil Sonu, president of All Jharkhand Driver Trade Union.About the AuthorASRP MukeshASRP Mukesh holds over 15 years of journalistic experience. He covers government, politics, human interest stories from Jharkhand.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTMC MP Saayoni Ghosh Reacts After BJP Leader’s Alleged Rs 1 Crore Beheading Remark‘The World Needs More Sambandh’: Iceland PM Kristrún Frostadóttir Praises PM Modi At Oslo SummitTMC Candidate Jahangir Khan Pulls Out Of Falta Re-Poll 2 Days Before Voting | Headlines@9Out On Bail, Rape Accused Gets Grand Welcome In UP’s GhaziabadKanpur: ITBP Soldier Carries Mother’s Severed Hand to Police HQ After Alleged Hospital NegligenceFrom Islampura Back To Krishan Nagar: Pakistan Moves To Restore Lahore’s Pre-Partition Names’New Sunrise’: Amit Shah Unveils Bastar Development Push, Slams Previous Congress GovtDelhi Court Rejects Umar Khalid’s Interim Bail Plea In 2020 Riots CaseTMC Candidate Jahangir Khan Withdraws From Falta Repoll Days After ‘Pushpa’ Face-Off10 Arrests, 3 States: Meet The ‘Masterminds’ Of NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Now In CBI Custody123PhotostoriesJacqueline Fernandez turns Cannes 2026 into a vintage fashion fantasy with her glamorous sequin lookInside the Jolie-Pitt family: All about Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s six childrenThink they’re polar bears? These 5 dogs can easily fool youDelhi records 44°C temperature: Ministry of Ayush recommends 12 foods and drinks for protection against heat-related illnessesVaping vs cigarettes: Why cancer doctors say young adults should stop believing the “safer alternative” mythSummer skincare tips: Natural ingredients to treat tanning and breakoutsMovies that were turned into popular web series: ‘LOTR,’ ‘Cobra Kai,’ ‘Dune: Prophecy,’ and moreInside Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Rs. 96 crore net worth: Bungalow named after his father, pay packages, cars and everything you need to know10 surprising facts about gharials that make them different from other crocodiliansMeet the eyelash viper: One of nature’s most striking snakes123Hot PicksSBI apprentice recruitment 2026US Iran warCBSE Class 12 re-evaluation 2026Gold price predictionAdani Group stocksNEET exam cancelledTamil Nadu assemblyTop TrendingTwisha SharmaJEE AdvancedFifa World Cup 2026Subnautica 2 Enameled Glass GuideWWE Raw HighlightsIPL 2026IPL Orange Cap 2026India VS Afghanistan Squad AnnouncementLeviathan in Subnautica 2Fuel Price Hike

District magistrates were told to dismantle the illegal collection points JAMTARA: Bhaipo (nephew) tax. Danda tax. Bamboo barricades. Illegal nakas. Highway strongmen from alleged “syndicates” armed with sticks. For decades, drivers of commercial vehicles entering Bengal from Jharkhand said those words defined border crossings more than signboards or toll gates. Trucks slowed. Cash changed hands. Arguments invited threats, smashed rear-view mirrors and punctured tyres. Delays wrecked delivery schedules and ate into earnings. That grind has abruptly eased. Days after BJP assumed office in Bengal on May 9, the state govt issued a zerotolerance directive against “extortion nakas”. District magistrates were told to dismantle illegal collection points and prevent their return. Truckers said the result is visible already. Key crossings along NH-2 and adjoining state roads that once choked under bamboo barriers and unauthorised toll booths are now moving freely. Drivers transporting goods between Jharkhand, Bengal, the NorthEast and Bangladesh said harassment has dropped sharply over the past fortnight. Nearly 50,000 trucks move through Bengal every day, making the state a critical logistics hub connecting eastern India, NE and five transit points into Bangladesh. “Two types of unofficial levies were common in Bengal — Bhaipo tax and danda tax,” said Sajal Ghosh, general secretary of the Federation of Truck Operators Association in Bengal, referring to TMC MP and former CM Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee. “Bhaipo tax has vanished. We want danda tax wiped out completely too.” At Rupnarayanpur near Jharkhand’s Mihijam crossing, truckers said traffic now moves without roadside collection. “It all shut down after May 4,” said e-rickshaw driver Tapan Das. Drivers described payments at multiple points across Paschim Bardhaman and Purulia districts. “If you refused, they stopped and harassed you for hours till you paid. That has stopped,” truck driver Vishal Roy said. Truckers recalled highways lined with bamboo poles and enforcers. “Every few kilometres, bamboo barricades blocked the road,” said Ramesh, a driver resting at a dhaba near Tulin in Purulia. “Ask for a receipt, and they turn hostile. Refuse payment, and they smash mirrors or puncture tyres.” Perishable goods carriers said delays hit earnings hard. “Every hour matters for vegetables, fish and other perishables, but those syndicates did not care if goods spoilt,” said Mohammad Akil Sonu, president of All Jharkhand Driver Trade Union.About the AuthorASRP MukeshASRP Mukesh holds over 15 years of journalistic experience. He covers government, politics, human interest stories from Jharkhand.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTMC MP Saayoni Ghosh Reacts After BJP Leader’s Alleged Rs 1 Crore Beheading Remark‘The World Needs More Sambandh’: Iceland PM Kristrún Frostadóttir Praises PM Modi At Oslo SummitTMC Candidate Jahangir Khan Pulls Out Of Falta Re-Poll 2 Days Before Voting | Headlines@9Out On Bail, Rape Accused Gets Grand Welcome In UP’s GhaziabadKanpur: ITBP Soldier Carries Mother’s Severed Hand to Police HQ After Alleged Hospital NegligenceFrom Islampura Back To Krishan Nagar: Pakistan Moves To Restore Lahore’s Pre-Partition Names’New Sunrise’: Amit Shah Unveils Bastar Development Push, Slams Previous Congress GovtDelhi Court Rejects Umar Khalid’s Interim Bail Plea In 2020 Riots CaseTMC Candidate Jahangir Khan Withdraws From Falta Repoll Days After ‘Pushpa’ Face-Off10 Arrests, 3 States: Meet The ‘Masterminds’ Of NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Now In CBI Custody123PhotostoriesJacqueline Fernandez turns Cannes 2026 into a vintage fashion fantasy with her glamorous sequin lookInside the Jolie-Pitt family: All about Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s six childrenThink they’re polar bears? These 5 dogs can easily fool youDelhi records 44°C temperature: Ministry of Ayush recommends 12 foods and drinks for protection against heat-related illnessesVaping vs cigarettes: Why cancer doctors say young adults should stop believing the “safer alternative” mythSummer skincare tips: Natural ingredients to treat tanning and breakoutsMovies that were turned into popular web series: ‘LOTR,’ ‘Cobra Kai,’ ‘Dune: Prophecy,’ and moreInside Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Rs. 96 crore net worth: Bungalow named after his father, pay packages, cars and everything you need to know10 surprising facts about gharials that make them different from other crocodiliansMeet the eyelash viper: One of nature’s most striking snakes123Hot PicksSBI apprentice recruitment 2026US Iran warCBSE Class 12 re-evaluation 2026Gold price predictionAdani Group stocksNEET exam cancelledTamil Nadu assemblyTop TrendingTwisha SharmaJEE AdvancedFifa World Cup 2026Subnautica 2 Enameled Glass GuideWWE Raw HighlightsIPL 2026IPL Orange Cap 2026India VS Afghanistan Squad AnnouncementLeviathan in Subnautica 2Fuel Price Hike

District magistrates were told to dismantle the illegal collection points JAMTARA: Bhaipo (nephew) tax. Danda tax. Bamboo barricades. Illegal nakas. Highway strongmen from alleged “syndicates” armed with sticks. For decades, drivers of commercial vehicles entering Bengal from Jharkhand said those words defined border crossings more than signboards or toll gates. Trucks slowed. Cash changed hands….

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‘No proposal before the govt’: Centre rules out relief for state oil firms

‘No proposal before the govt’: Centre rules out relief for state oil firms

State-run fuel retailers will not receive government financial backing for losses arising from the sale of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) below cost, with the Centre confirming that no such proposal is under consideration.The three public sector oil marketing companies: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation…

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Do street dogs pose a threat to public safety? Not at all. This inference can be drawn from a recent survey that reveals a bond many Indians quietly share with the strays that roam their streets, even as safety fears dominate conversations.In fact, the survey across 10 cities by a Delhi-based think tank has found that over 91% of Indians feel safer with dogs in streets, strongly believing their presence helps deter crime.And a pack of street dogs recently standing guard around an abandoned newborn in Bengal’s Nabadwip through the night only echoes the findings by Esya Centre.Per the survey, most street dogs are not aggressive, with 73.5% respondents characterising the general temperament of the strays as friendly and 15% as timid.The findings, according to Esya, also suggest widespread public support for sterilisation-based population management and highlight the positive contributions stray dogs make to daily life.Although India’s stray dog population has fluctuated in recent years, the report underscores the dramatic impact of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme, citing 78% respondents.”Reported human deaths from rabies have declined from 534 in 2004 to just 54 in 2024. …in Delhi, there were no reported human deaths from rabies between 2022 and January 2025.” This clearly indicates that sustained vaccination and sterilisation campaigns, rather than culling of strays, have been key to saving human lives, per Esya.Human behaviour, the report notes, plays a decisive role in shaping canine behaviour, advocating display of compassion towards the strays — by feeding or treating them kindly.The survey report also calls on authorities to take stronger action against those who harass responsible dog feeders.Feeders, per Esya, are uniquely positioned to help capture dogs for sterilisation, ensure animals are returned to their original neighborhoods, and support record-keeping efforts of civic bodies.Stronger legal protections for dog feeders, Esya says, are critical to fostering safer, more cooperative human-animal co-existence in India.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Breaks Protocol, Receives Vladimir Putin With A Hug, Shares Car In Big India-Russia MomentPutin Visit To Boost India-Russia Trade To New Highs, Says WTC ChairmanPiyush Goyal Hails Russia As India’s Trusted Friend, Urges Removal Of Trade BarriersIndia And Russia Boost Military Ties As Rajnath Singh Highlights Strategic Tech PartnershipAfghanistan FM Muttaqi Defends India Ties, Slams Pakistan Over Deoband Row And Shifting Accusations“I Supported You Twice, But Never Again” Nitish Kumar Hits Out At RJD‘Not Handcuffed, But Mistreated’: Jaishankar Replies To SP MP On Harjit Kaur’s Deportation From US’Modi Ji Doesn’t…’: Rahul Gandhi Accuses Govt Of Blocking Meet With Putin, Calls It ‘Insecurity’India Can’t Buy S-500 Yet, Deal Unlikely During Modi-Putin Meet: Ex-DRDO Scientist Reveals Roadblock’Very Significant…Whole World Watching’: Russian MLA On Putin’s Delhi Visit, India-Russia Ties123Photostories5 love quotes from Jane Austen that feel like a warm hug on a winter evening5 foods you should not cook in an iron kadhaiThe Spiritual Meaning of Angel Numbers You Keep SeeingRekha and Kajol to Aishwarya Rai: When Bollywood magazine covers went too far, and made historyCould it be cholesterol? When walking feels harder than it shouldMadhuri Dixit to Yami Gautam: The 5 hottest fashion looks of the dayObsessed with true crime? It might be your psychic intuition trying to speak10 lesser known winter dishes from across India’Akhanda 2′: Five reasons why you can’t miss the Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer in theaters7 best Thepla recipes under 100 calories for winter months123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingStephen Curry WifeNBA Trade RumorsNHL Match TodayMike TysonNHL Trade RumorCardi BTravis KelceStephen CurryKyle TuckerJayden Daniels

Do street dogs pose a threat to public safety? Not at all. This inference can be drawn from a recent survey that reveals a bond many Indians quietly share with the strays that roam their streets, even as safety fears dominate conversations.In fact, the survey across 10 cities by a Delhi-based think tank has found that over 91% of Indians feel safer with dogs in streets, strongly believing their presence helps deter crime.And a pack of street dogs recently standing guard around an abandoned newborn in Bengal’s Nabadwip through the night only echoes the findings by Esya Centre.Per the survey, most street dogs are not aggressive, with 73.5% respondents characterising the general temperament of the strays as friendly and 15% as timid.The findings, according to Esya, also suggest widespread public support for sterilisation-based population management and highlight the positive contributions stray dogs make to daily life.Although India’s stray dog population has fluctuated in recent years, the report underscores the dramatic impact of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme, citing 78% respondents.”Reported human deaths from rabies have declined from 534 in 2004 to just 54 in 2024. …in Delhi, there were no reported human deaths from rabies between 2022 and January 2025.” This clearly indicates that sustained vaccination and sterilisation campaigns, rather than culling of strays, have been key to saving human lives, per Esya.Human behaviour, the report notes, plays a decisive role in shaping canine behaviour, advocating display of compassion towards the strays — by feeding or treating them kindly.The survey report also calls on authorities to take stronger action against those who harass responsible dog feeders.Feeders, per Esya, are uniquely positioned to help capture dogs for sterilisation, ensure animals are returned to their original neighborhoods, and support record-keeping efforts of civic bodies.Stronger legal protections for dog feeders, Esya says, are critical to fostering safer, more cooperative human-animal co-existence in India.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Breaks Protocol, Receives Vladimir Putin With A Hug, Shares Car In Big India-Russia MomentPutin Visit To Boost India-Russia Trade To New Highs, Says WTC ChairmanPiyush Goyal Hails Russia As India’s Trusted Friend, Urges Removal Of Trade BarriersIndia And Russia Boost Military Ties As Rajnath Singh Highlights Strategic Tech PartnershipAfghanistan FM Muttaqi Defends India Ties, Slams Pakistan Over Deoband Row And Shifting Accusations“I Supported You Twice, But Never Again” Nitish Kumar Hits Out At RJD‘Not Handcuffed, But Mistreated’: Jaishankar Replies To SP MP On Harjit Kaur’s Deportation From US’Modi Ji Doesn’t…’: Rahul Gandhi Accuses Govt Of Blocking Meet With Putin, Calls It ‘Insecurity’India Can’t Buy S-500 Yet, Deal Unlikely During Modi-Putin Meet: Ex-DRDO Scientist Reveals Roadblock’Very Significant…Whole World Watching’: Russian MLA On Putin’s Delhi Visit, India-Russia Ties123Photostories5 love quotes from Jane Austen that feel like a warm hug on a winter evening5 foods you should not cook in an iron kadhaiThe Spiritual Meaning of Angel Numbers You Keep SeeingRekha and Kajol to Aishwarya Rai: When Bollywood magazine covers went too far, and made historyCould it be cholesterol? When walking feels harder than it shouldMadhuri Dixit to Yami Gautam: The 5 hottest fashion looks of the dayObsessed with true crime? It might be your psychic intuition trying to speak10 lesser known winter dishes from across India’Akhanda 2′: Five reasons why you can’t miss the Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer in theaters7 best Thepla recipes under 100 calories for winter months123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingStephen Curry WifeNBA Trade RumorsNHL Match TodayMike TysonNHL Trade RumorCardi BTravis KelceStephen CurryKyle TuckerJayden Daniels

Do street dogs pose a threat to public safety? Not at all. This inference can be drawn from a recent survey that reveals a bond many Indians quietly share with the strays that roam their streets, even as safety fears dominate conversations.In fact, the survey across 10 cities by a Delhi-based think tank has found…

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SSC JE Answer Key 2025 objection window closes today at ssc.gov.in, how to challenge

SSC JE Answer Key 2025 objection window closes today at ssc.gov.in, how to challenge

SSC JE Answer Key 2025: The Staff Selection Commission will close the objection window for the SSC JE Answer Key 2025 today, December 22, 2025, at 6 PM through its official website ssc.gov.in.Candidates who appeared in the Junior Engineer Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Examination Paper I can submit online challenges against the tentative answer keys…

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“I’m not so smart” Einstein once said: Here are the lessons that students need to learn

“I’m not so smart” Einstein once said: Here are the lessons that students need to learn

Albert Einstein once dismantled the long-cherished and nurtured idea of genius with a line: It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” It is not an ostentatious statement; instead, it says something important. It tells that efforts are more important than talent. We usually call the toppers as “blessed”…

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Nayanthara, Trisha, Sai Pallavi and others: Meet Tamil actresses with highest fan following

Nayanthara, Trisha, Sai Pallavi and others: Meet Tamil actresses with highest fan following

Kollywood’s leading ladies like Nayanthara and Trisha continue to captivate audiences after two decades. Actresses such as Sai Pallavi, Kajal Aggarwal, and Keerthy Suresh are adored for their talent and relatability. Even those with fewer Tamil films, like Sreeleela and Mrunal Thakur, are gaining significant fan followings through social media and their captivating presence. There…

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Union Bank net profit grows 6.6%

Union Bank net profit grows 6.6%

MUMBAI: Union Bank of India reported a net profit of Rs 5,316 crore for the quarter ended March 31, marking a 6.6% increase from Rs 4,985 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago, supported by lower operating expenses and improved asset quality.For FY26, the net profit of Rs 18,697 crore was about 4% higher…

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Gold price prediction today: Where are gold prices headed? Key levels to watch out for May 4, 2026 week

Gold price prediction today: Where are gold prices headed? Key levels to watch out for May 4, 2026 week

Looking ahead, markets will closely track global PMI releases and US labor market data for further direction on inflation and policy outlook. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing consolidation, according to Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Gold prices extended last week’s decline, hovering near one-month…

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Apr 08, 2026, 07:48 IST

Apr 08, 2026, 07:48 IST

Hardik Pandya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI/ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya was left in awe of teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the youngster’s explosive knock helped Rajasthan Royals secure a convincing 27-run win in a rain-hit IPL 2026 clash on Tuesday.In a match reduced to 11 overs per side in Guwahati, Sooryavanshi’s…

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