Rajya Sabha Disrupted as Opposition Demands Answers on India–US Trade Agreement
Delhi Government Seeks World Bank Support for ₹57,000 Crore Drainage Master Plan
New Delhi | Feb 2, 2026The Delhi government has approached the World Bank to seek financial support for implementing its ambitious drainage master plan, citing the huge cost involved in the project. Officials said that the Public Works Department has initiated discussions as the plan requires large-scale funding to address the city’s long-standing waterlogging and flooding issues.According to officials, a high-level meeting was recently held in Delhi with representatives of the World Bank, where the government presented the details of the drainage master plan. During the discussion, the roles of different agencies such as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, PWD and other stakeholders were explained. A senior...
Union Budget 2026-27: Intelligence Bureau Funding Surges 74% to Strengthen National Security
New Delhi | Feb 2, 2026The Union Budget 2026-27 has given a significant boost to India’s internal security, with funding for the Intelligence Bureau (“IB”) rising by 74% compared to last year. A total of ₹6,782.43 crore has been allocated to the agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs, with ₹2,549.54 crore earmarked for capital expenditure. This is a sharp increase from ₹230.76 crore spent on capital last year. The rise in funding comes in the wake of recent terror attacks, including the November strike near Delhi’s Red Fort and the April 22 Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which together claimed 26 lives and exposed vulnerabilities in both urban and border security.The budgetary increase reflects the government’s push to expand...
Rupee Bounces Back from Record Low, Closes Stronger at 91.71 Against US Dollar
New Delhi | 27 January 2026The Indian rupee recovered from its record low and gained 19 paise to close at 91.71 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The recovery came as the US dollar weakened globally and positive sentiment grew after the conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks. Forex traders said the rupee saw support as investors rushed to cover positions amid broad dollar weakness.In early trade, the rupee opened at 91.82 at the interbank foreign exchange market and slipped further to touch an intra-day low of 91.90 against the dollar. However, it later gained momentum and settled higher for the day. On Friday, January 23, the rupee had hit its all-time low of 92 per dollar before closing at 91.90....
Gold and Silver Futures Soar to Record Highs as Global Uncertainty Drives Safe-Haven Rush
New Delhi, January 12, 2026:Gold and silver futures surged to fresh record levels in domestic and international markets on Monday as investors moved decisively towards safe-haven assets amid mounting geopolitical tensions and growing unease over developments involving the U.S. Federal Reserve.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery jumped ₹2,431, or 1.8%, to touch an all-time high of ₹1,41,250 per 10 grams. The yellow metal has gained over 2.25% in the past week alone. Silver futures also witnessed a sharp rally, with the March contract rising ₹11,271, or 4.46%, to hit a lifetime high of ₹2,63,996 per kilogram, extending last week’s strong momentum.Global bullion markets mirrored the rally. On Comex, gold...
Rupee Slips to 90.23 Against U.S. Dollar; Markets Feel Pressure Amid Crude Rise and Fund Outflows
Mumbai, India | 12 January 2026The Indian rupee weakened by 5 paise to 90.23 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday as rising crude oil prices and sustained foreign fund outflows weighed on the currency. The depreciation came as traders reacted to broader market uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions and concerns over potential U.S. tariffs on Indian exports.At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.23 and remained weaker compared with its previous close, extending pressure on the currency after a 28‑paise fall in the prior session. Analysts pointed out that volatile global cues and capital moving out of Indian equities contributed to the slide.Domestic markets mirrored the weak sentiment, with the...
एसएलएमजी बेवरेजेज ने ₹8,000 करोड़ की बिक्री पार की, 2026 में ₹10,000 करोड़ के लक्ष्य की ओर अग्रसर
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