Gold prices soar amid heightened tension in Middle East

IANS | October 5, 2024 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Gold prices continue to rise amid heightened tension in the Middle East, as the precious metal saw a definitive surge this week. The Iran-Israel conflict has kept buyers position intact even after prices were overbought.

Delhi Police EOW files case against SpiceJet MD, others over PF dues

IANS | October 5, 2024 11:00 AM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) In fresh trouble for embattled carrier SpiceJet, the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police has filed a case against its Managing Director Ajay Singh and other top officials for cheating and criminal conspiracy by failing to remit its share of provident fund (PF) of more than Rs 65.7 crore.

'Indian era' is here despite huge global uncertainty: PM Modi

IANS | October 4, 2024 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) In the midst of a huge global uncertainty, the "Indian Era" is here which shows that trust in Bharat today is unique, and demonstrates that the nation's self-confidence is exceptional, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.

India’s foreign exchange reserves cross $700 billion for first time

IANS | October 4, 2024 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Despite geo-political uncertainties, the investors' confidence remained intact in India's growth story as the country's foreign exchange reserves surpassed $700 billion for the first time, reaching $704.89 billion in the week ending September 27, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed on Friday.

GST panel deliberates on lowering rate on health insurance, tractors

IANS | October 4, 2024 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) As the government focuses on GST 2.0 which further eases tax laws, enhance tax simplification and adoption of technology, the ministerial panel tasked to rationalise rates is deliberating on lowering GST on essential items like health insurance and tractors up to 5 per cent.