After stellar 2025 rally, gold and silver may extend gains in 2026
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) As 2025 turned out to be historic for precious metals, with gold delivering returns of nearly 65 per cent and silver outperforming with gains of over 140 per cent, an expert said that the positive momentum likely to continue in 2026 as well. Speaking to IANS, Nainesh Pachchigar, Gujarat President […]
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami plans ‘Malta Mission’ to boost output
Dehradun, Jan 3 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday announced plans to launch a “Malta Mission” to promote the production of the citrus fruit to make the state the horticulture capital of India. Speaking at the Uttarakhand Malta Festival 2026, he said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are […]
Bharat Coking Coal files RHP, IPO to open on Jan 9
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) State-owned Bharat Coking Coal, a subsidiary of Coal India, has filed its Red Herring Prospectus with the Registrar of Companies to launch its Initial Public Offering on January 9, marking the first mainboard IPO of the new year 2026. The public issue will be entirely an offer-for-sale of 46.57 crore equity […]
India’s economic interests in Venezuela minimal, not dependent for oil: Industry watchers
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) As several countries across the globe criticised the US military attack on Venezuela on Saturday, industry watchers said that India’s economic interests in the South American country are minimal and it is not dependent on Venezuela for oil. The bilateral trade between the nations was $1.175 billion in 2023-24, according […]
Gujarat: Dang farmers migrate from traditional to modern farming, incomes rise
Gandhinagar, Jan 3 (IANS) A transitional shift in agricultural practices from traditional farming to modern farming is visible across the spectrum today, as farmers are increasingly cutting their reliance on the conventional means and adopting sustainable and cutting-edge techniques, for higher productivity as well as better financial security. For bringing this change, they are not […]
NSE holds investor awareness programme in Rajkot to boost financial literacy
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Investor awareness is the strongest foundation for Gujarat’s growing investor base, said Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). Speaking at an Investor Awareness Programme (IAP) in Gujarat’s Rajkot, the MD & CEO of the stock exchange said that the initiative can empower citizens […]
Physically possible to restore full body functionality with Neuralink: Elon Musk
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said that his brain-computer interface company Neuralink can possibly restore full body functionality. The breakthrough focuses on the motor cortex, restoring “full body functionality” for people with severed spinal cords. “I am confident at this point that restoring full body functionality is possible with Neuralink,” […]
Politicising gig economy will kill quick commerce, destroy jobs: Amitabh Kant
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Amid the growing debate over gig workers, former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said that politicising the gig economy will kill quick commerce, destroy jobs and push workers back into the informal sector. In a post on X, former G20 Sherpa Kant said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya […]
NTPC sanctions Rs 23.16 crore to upgrade radiotherapy services at GCRI centre
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) NTPC Limited has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI) for the upgradation of radiotherapy services, it was announced on Saturday. According to a Ministry of Power statement, NTPC’s Western Region–I Headquarters, Mumbai, signed the MoA. Under this CSR initiative, NTPC has sanctioned Rs 23.16 […]
US tech giants bet big on India’s AI future with $67.5 bn investment surge
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India’s digital journey reached a major turning point in 2025 as some of the world’s biggest technology companies announced massive investments in the country’s artificial intelligence and data centre ecosystem. Firms such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta are together committing at least $67.5 billion — highlighting India’s growing importance […]
