NEW DELHI: On this day in 1988, India lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, expanding voter participation and strengthening universal adult franchise in the world’s largest democracy. The 61st Constitutional Amendment, enacted under Article 326, brought millions of young citizens into the democratic process.Introduced by the government led by the then Prime Minister…
Gold, one of the strongest-performing assets this year, is expected to remain “moderately to strongly positive” in 2026, while silver is also likely to retain its momentum, according to a market outlook report by financial advisory firm PL Capital, PTI reported.Gold prices have risen more than 60 per cent so far in 2026, supported by…
Looking back on 2025, the sound money, or debasement trade, was decisively won by the metals over bitcoin. Gold delivered one of its best years on record, up 65%, while bitcoin so far is down 7%. Until August, the two assets had similar returns, both up roughly 30%. From that point, gold surged while bitcoin…
S Jaishankar (file photo) NEW DELHI: External affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Saturday said he merely carries out the “vision” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, likening his role to that of Lord Hanuman carrying out Lord Ram’s mission.At an event in Maharashtra’s Pune, Jaishankar, a former diplomat, was asked if only “one Jaishankar” is enough…
NEW DELHI: The Indian selectors on Saturday announced the squad for the T20 World Cup, dropping Shubman Gill from and recalling wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan along with Rinku Singh, while skipper Suryakumar Yadav, despite a recent dip in form, said he remains confident of rediscovering his best with the bat. PM Modi in Assam defended SIR…
As the pool of skilled tradespeople continues to shrink in the US, Walmart is moving to strengthen its in-house workforce to keep its vast operations running — from conveyor belts and refrigeration systems to electrical networks and basic infrastructure at stores and distribution centres, AP reported.The world’s largest retailer and biggest private employer has revamped…
DraftKings has unveiled a new standalone app for real-money prediction markets, becoming the latest major player to enter a field that includes crypto-native platforms like Polymarket and Robinhood’s event contracts. The product, called DraftKings Predictions, lets users trade on the outcomes of real-world events, starting with sports and finance, the company announced on Friday. It…
Driving the news While the political headlines from the Winter Session focused on the usual parliamentary theatrics, Parliament quietly passed a legislative package that fundamentally alters the DNA of your personal finances.In a matter of days, the rules governing how you insure your life, save for retirement, and invest in the market were rewritten. The…
Bihar governor Arif Mohammad Khan (right) and CM Nitish Kumar (File photo/PTI) NEW DELHI: Bihar governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday defended chief minister Nitish Kumar, who is facing criticism for removing a woman doctor’s “hijab” (veil), saying Kumar considers female students as his own “daughters.”Also Read | CM Nitish Kumar pulls down woman’s hijab…
Markets regulator Sebi is planning to constitute a working group to identify the next technological frontier for stock exchanges, Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Saturday, underlining the regulator’s focus on strengthening market infrastructure amid rapid technological change, PTI reported.The proposed group will examine how exchange technology should evolve over the next five to…
