Gold prices crossed the Rs 80,000 per 10 gm mark this year, driven by a strong rally before encountering resistance from the Fed's policies. The latest price, recorded at Rs 76,469 on Tuesday at 2 pm, is nearly 5% below its all-time high of Rs 80,282 on the MCX.
Skye Air completed 1.5 lakh drone deliveries in Gurugram in December, driven by its tech infrastructure and partnerships with brands. Deliveries included premium gadgets and daily essentials, often within seven minutes. The milestone highlights Gurugram's readiness for modern logistics solutions and Skye Air's efficiency.
APEDA has updated the National Programme for Organic Production regulations. The changes aim to make it easier for farmers and boost India's organic food exports to USD 2 billion by 2030. New features include clearer certification processes and better transparency. India's organic exports have been growing, with main markets in the USA, Europe, and Asia.
Delhi's power demand surged to a December high of 5213 MW, with forecasts suggesting it could exceed 6300 MW this winter. BSES discoms are leveraging renewable energy and strategic planning to ensure reliable power for over 50 lakh consumers, focusing on green energy and advanced load forecasting.
A UN report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land has become permanently drier in the past three decades, driven by climate change. Drylands now cover 40.6% of the planet, affecting billions of people with water scarcity, agricultural collapse, and ecosystem loss.
Manipur saw about 77 per cent of the violence in the northeastern region in 2023 due to ethnic strife between the Meitei and Kuki communities. This conflict led to many casualties and injuries. The central government provided support, deploying security forces and monitoring the situation. As of now, over 250 people have died.
In Uttarakhand, the winter Char Dham Yatra has begun attracting pilgrims to the winter seats of the four shrines. Despite the cold, 15,341 pilgrims have visited, with the Omkareshwar temple receiving the most visitors. The state government focuses on promoting the winter pilgrimage, ensuring necessary arrangements for devotees.
Is US President-elect Donald Trump secretly helping Russian President Vladimir Putin? Recently, Trump proposed that he would take back Panama Canal, Greenland and Canada. These remarks were met with enthusiasm on Russian state TV. Insiders are also hopeful that with Trump coming back to the White House, US and Russia ties might see an improvement.
The Nifty Pharma index closed 0.74 per cent at 23412.25.
The UK's FCDO has updated its advisory for India, warning British nationals against using satellite phones without a valid licence to avoid arrest. Travelers may need additional permissions for certain equipment and are advised to consult the Indian Department of Telecommunication and the High Commission of India in London.
Vadhvan Port Pvt Ltd has awarded the EPC contract to ITD Cementation India for near-shore reclamation and shore protection for the Vadhvan Port project in Maharashtra, at a cost of Rs 1,648 crore. This contract is pivotal for initiating key infrastructure packages, with the project expected to progress rapidly into 2025.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday approved re-appointment of Anup Kumar Sinha as the Non-Executive Chairman of Bandhan Bank, the company said.
India's core sector output increased by 4.3% in November, driven by strong construction activity. Cement and steel production saw substantial gains, while coal production and refinery product output rose at a slower pace. Energy generation and fertilizer production also improved, though crude oil and natural gas production declined.
The National Payments Corporation of India has removed the limit on WhatsApp Pay for adding new users to its UPI-based payment service. Previously, there was a cap of 100 million users. Now, WhatsApp's 500 million users in India can join UPI. This move aims to increase the adoption of WhatsApp Pay in the mainstream market.
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have discovered frozen water in a distant protoplanetary disk around a young star system in the Orion Nebula. .
The 30-share BSE Sensex closed down 109.12 points at 78139.01
Thomas Cook (India) Ltd reported a cyber attack on its IT systems and is collaborating with leading cybersecurity experts to assess and mitigate the impact. The company immediately shut down affected systems and is investigating the incident to determine its scope and implement necessary remedial actions.
The NSE Nifty index closed 0.11 points down at 23644.8
Manipur CM N Biren Singh apologised for the ethnic conflict that caused over 250 deaths and displaced thousands. He urged communities to forgive and start afresh. He noted a decline in firing incidents and recovery of looted weapons. Singh expressed hope for normalcy in the coming year and reported several arrests and FIRs.
Mirae Asset launches a new Small Cap Fund. The NFO opens on January 10 and closes on January 25. The fund aims to generate capital appreciation by investing primarily in small-cap stocks. The minimum investment amount is Rs 5,
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