Gold nears Rs 1.4 lakh, silver hits record high

IANS | December 26, 2025 9:15 PM

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Gold prices extended their winning streak for the fourth straight session on Friday, hitting fresh record highs in both domestic and global markets as investors continued to rush towards safe-haven assets amid expectations of US interest rate cuts and rising geopolitical tensions.

Like G20, India has already outlined framework of its BRICS Presidency priorities

IANS | December 26, 2025 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) India has taken over the BRICS+ presidency for 2026, demonstrating its highly enriching founding membership and opportunity to boost the intergovernmental association as a leading geopolitical force in the Global South. With its presidency set to begin in 2026, India has already outlined its framework of priorities for BRICS, a report highlighted on Friday.