Why have central banks’ gold purchases come down? High prices, geopolitics weigh; trend of moving away from US assets intact

Escalating prices of gold have contributed to the slowdown in gold purchases. (AI image) After aggressively buying gold in the last year, central banks around the world have now slowed down their purchases of the yellow metal. Central bank gold acquisitions have come down compared to last year, indicating a more measured stance amid global…

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BSE shares rally: Gain 15% in a month as regulatory fears ease; top things investors should watch out for

BSE’s stock has staged a strong recovery after weeks of anxiety over regulatory reforms, gaining 15% in a month as concerns over the weekly options expiry rule fade and traders return. The stock jumped nearly 2% to Rs 2,533.70 on Thursday before settling at Rs 2,486.50, raising doubts about the rally’s sustainability.Amid speculation that the…

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Salman Khan’s 60th birthday bash: Here’s what was served to the guests at the Panvel farmhouse party |

The ‘Dabangg’ Khan of Bollywood, Salman Khan, celebrated his 60th birthday on December 27. The celebration of the special occasion was marked by a bash at his Panvel farmhouse. In addition to the attendees, the star of Salman’s birthday was the elaborate food menu, which had everything from vegetarian delicacies to non-veg treats. Read on…

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Axar Patel picks tougher of his two ‘out of this world’ catches: ‘Ball was chasing me’ | Cricket News

Axar Patel dives to take the catch of England’s captain Harry Brook. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India vice-captain Axar Patel produced two extraordinary moments in the field that turned the tide in India’s thrilling semifinal victory over England at the Wankhede Stadium, and the all-rounder later revealed which of the two catches he believes was…

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Kartik Aaryan turns doting brother at sister Kritika Tiwari’s haldi, proudly flaunts her wedding hashtag ‘Tikki’ tattoo on his wrist – See PIC | Hindi Movie News

Kartik Aaryan celebrated his sister Kritika Tiwari’s wedding festivities in Gwalior, dancing joyfully at her haldi ceremony in a yellow kurta and flaunting a ‘Tikki’ tattoo. Viral videos showed him applying haldi and grooving to ‘Kajra Re’. Amid celebrations, he’s also promoting his upcoming film ‘Tu Meri Main Tera’. Kartik Aaryan has stepped into celebration…

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After flying schools, India may rank aircraft maintenance engineering institutes too | India News

NEW DELHI: After flying schools, India could soon now start ranking organisation conducting aircraft maintenance engineering (AME) courses — thereby allowing students who wish to pursue this field make an informed choice. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will for the first time rank flying training organisations (FTOs) starting Oct 1 — a brainchild…

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Eggs in India pose no cancer risk, says food safety regulator

NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) firmly rejected claims linking eggs to cancer risk, saying eggs sold in India are safe for consumption and that recent reports and social media posts are scientifically unsupported and alarmist.Clarifying concerns over alleged presence of nitrofuran metabolites (AOZ) – trace marker residues that may…

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T20 World Cup controversy: ‘It’s Bangladesh’s loss; very difficult to shift matches’ – Mohammad Azharuddin slams BCB | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin stated that Bangladesh’s decision not to travel to India for their upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches will ultimately lead to losses for them. Azharuddin suggested that it is unreasonable for Bangladesh to be complaining about India’s safety and security system, noting that New Zealand are…

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