Gold prices flat; Silver down by 0.9 %

May 12, 2026 7:29 PM

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Gold prices flat; Silver down by 0.9 %

In the Indian bullion market, 24 Carat Gold was trading flat at 1 lakh 54 thousand 330 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver was trading 0.9 per cent lower at 2 lakh 76 thousand 50 rupees per kilogram, a short while ago.  At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for June contract was trading over marginall...

GDP data release date fixed  to 7th of June every year

May 12, 2026 10:09 PM

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GDP data release date fixed  to 7th of June every year

  The Government has revised the release date of the Provisional Estimates  of Annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Quarterly Estimates of GDP for Fourth Quarter from last working day of May to 7th June of every year. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said that the provision...

Oil prices up by more than 3% amid West Asia Conflict         

May 12, 2026 7:13 PM

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Oil prices up by more than 3% amid West Asia Conflict         

  Global crude oil prices rose more than three per cent today as ‌differences between the US and Iran on a proposal to end the conflict in West Asia pushed supply concerns back into the spotlight. Brent crude was trading 3.2 per cent up at 107 US dollars and 53 cents per barrel, while West Texas Int...

Asian stocks show mixed trend, European indices trading in red

May 12, 2026 7:07 PM

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Asian stocks show mixed trend, European indices trading in red

Major Asian stock market indices displayed a mixed trend today. South Korea’s Kospi index fell 2.3 per cent, and China's Shanghai Composite as well as Hong Kong’s Hang Seng indices dropped over 0.2 per cent. Conversely, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index rose over half a per cent, and Singapore’s Straits Time...

Rupee depreciates by 32 paise to close at 95.63 against US dollar

May 12, 2026 6:58 PM

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Rupee depreciates by 32 paise to close at 95.63 against US dollar

  In the forex market today, the rupee depreciated by 32 paise to close at a record low of 95 rupees and 63 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 98.28 in intra-day trade. 

British Prime Minister defends his leadership amid growing pressure of resignation
Mumbai: United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses a joint press meet in Mumbai on Thursday, October 9, 2025. (Photo: IANS/Video Grab)

May 12, 2026 6:45 PM

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British Prime Minister defends his leadership amid growing pressure of resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his leadership amid growing pressure within the ruling Labour Party. Some ministers and party members are demanding that he announced a timetable for stepping down as party leader. During an important Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, Mr Starmer s...

CBI arrests three in alleged bribery case linked to Punjab Vigilance Bureau

May 12, 2026 4:53 PM

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CBI arrests three in alleged bribery case linked to Punjab Vigilance Bureau

The Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI, has arrested three persons in connection with an alleged 20 lakh rupees bribery case linked to officials of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau. One more accused, O.P. Rana, Reader to the DGP Vigilance Punjab, is absconding and efforts are underway to arrest him. Th...