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India’s public sector banks resilient amid US tariffs, private lenders lose market cap

IANS | October 6, 2025 9:31 AM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Private sector banks in India slipped in market capitalisation during the July–September quarter (Q2 FY26), as trade uncertainties dragged on market sentiment, according to a new report on Monday, adding that public sector banks (PSBs) gained during the three-month period, staying resilient against external pressures.

Gold hits record high above $3,900 as US shutdown sparks safe-haven demand

IANS | October 6, 2025 9:27 AM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Gold prices touched a new record high on Monday, crossing the $3,900 per ounce mark, as investors rushed to the safe-haven asset amid fears of a prolonged US government shutdown and expectations of more rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

BSNL’s indigenous 4G network to be upgraded to 5G in next 6-8 months: Minister

IANS | October 5, 2025 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) In the next six-eight months, the indigenously-developed Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) 4G network will be upgraded to 5G, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Sunday.

People’s Plan Campaign paves the way for more responsive, empowered Panchayats

IANS | October 5, 2025 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Since its launch in 2018, the People’s Plan Campaign has helped Panchayats prepare evidence-based and inclusive development plans that reflect local needs while aligning with national priorities, according to the government data on Sunday.

India, US actively working to resolve tariff issues: Jaishankar

IANS | October 5, 2025 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday said that India and the United States are actively working to resolve the ongoing tariff issues through dialogue, expressing confidence that these challenges will not affect the broader trade relationship between the two nations.

Piyush Goyal to visit Qatar for India-Qatar joint trade commission meeting

IANS | October 5, 2025 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will visit Doha, Qatar, on October 6 for a two-day meeting of the Qatar-India Joint Commission on Trade and Commerce, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Sunday.

DGCA reviews airfare trends ahead of festive season, asks airlines to add more flights

IANS | October 5, 2025 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has started reviewing airfare trends ahead of the festive season rush and has directed airlines to increase flight capacity to prevent any sharp rise in ticket prices, Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Sunday.

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India’s public sector banks resilient amid US tariffs, private lenders lose market cap

Gold hits record high above $3,900 as US shutdown sparks safe-haven demand

BSNL’s indigenous 4G network to be upgraded to 5G in next 6-8 months: Minister

People’s Plan Campaign paves the way for more responsive, empowered Panchayats

India, US actively working to resolve tariff issues: Jaishankar

Piyush Goyal to visit Qatar for India-Qatar joint trade commission meeting

DGCA reviews airfare trends ahead of festive season, asks airlines to add more flights

India should focus on atmanirbhar innovation, aims to rank in top five AI nations globally: Scindia

From sugar to IT exports, GST rejig to boost Maharashtra's economy

Impact of GST reforms starts showing as festive sales breaks 10-year record: Experts

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