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US-Iran war impact: RBI likely sold $12 billion gold reserves to shield foreign currency assets, says report

According to an assessment by Bloomberg Economics, RBI sold gold worth around $12 billion during the two weeks ending May 22. (AI image) Amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, the Reserve Bank of India may have sold some of its gold holdings to protect foreign exchange reserves from the economic fallout of the Middle East situation,…

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Petrol, diesel price hikes could push up inflation and transport costs, says Crisil

Rising petrol and diesel prices could rekindle inflationary pressures in the economy by increasing transportation, logistics and manufacturing costs, with the impact likely to be felt across food and consumer goods categories in the coming months, according to a Crisil report released on Tuesday.Petrol and diesel prices have risen by around Rs 7.5 per litre…

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Delhi jobseeker says he spent ₹14,000 flying to Hyderabad for interview, only to be rejected in 10 mins

AI image for representive purpose The story of a Delhi jobseeker who travelled to Hyderabad for an interview, spending about ₹14,000 on flight tickets and reportedly being turned down in 10 minutes, has led to a wider discussion online about hiring practices, travel reimbursements and the growing desperation among candidates in a tough job market.A…

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project achieves major milestone as mountain tunnel breakthrough completed

Screen grab from X @AshwiniVaishnaw’s video The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project achieved its third mountain tunnel breakthrough in Maharashtra within five months, marking another milestone in the construction of India’s first high-speed rail corridor.The breakthrough took place in Dahanu taluka of Palghar district in Maharashtra.Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday posted on X, “Mumbai-Amdavad…

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Stock Market Live Updates Today: BSE Sensex opens around 400 points down, Nifty50 below 23,300 as crude oil prices remain high

“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a negative note, with Gift Nifty trading at 23,260, down by 180 points. Asia-Pacific equities traded mixed in early trade following a volatile session on Wall Street, as strength in technology stocks was offset by persistent geopolitical uncertainties. In the previous session, The Nifty 50 remained under…

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Oil prices today: Crude rises amid uncertainty over US-Iran negotiations and Hormuz reopening

Oil prices increased slightly on Tuesday amid ongoing uncertainty over talks between the United States and Iran and speculation around the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy transit routes.Brent crude futures rose by 0.06% to $95.04 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate declined slightly by 0.18%…

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After Taiwan, South Korea overtakes India to become world’s sixth largest stock market; here’s why

South Korea’s stock market has overtaken India to become the world’s sixth-largest equity market by value. (AI image) In yet another setback, South Korea’s stock market has overtaken India to become the world’s sixth-largest equity market by value. Last week, India was overtaken by Taiwan to become the fifth largest stock market. Within a week,…

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