The United States is once again staring at a possible government shutdown. Unless Congress agrees on a funding deal before midnight on September 30 large parts of the federal government will run out of money and be forced to close from October 1.Here’s what’s happening and why it matters. What is a government shutdown? A…
China issued a strong protest on Monday against the United States’ decision to broaden its export restriction catalogue, stating it would implement essential steps to protect Chinese companies’ rightful interests.The United States implemented stricter controls on Monday targeting firms in China and various nations that employ subsidiary operations to circumvent limitations on semiconductor manufacturing equipment…
Gold rate today: Gold prices in India touched a fresh all-time high of Rs 1,19,500 per 10 grams on Monday in the national capital, driven by strong global trends and safe-haven buying amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty, according to the All India Sarafa Association.The 99.9% purity metal surged Rs 1,500 from Rs 1,18,000 per 10…
Electronic Arts (EA), the creator of globally popular video games including “Madden NFL,” “Battlefield,” and “The Sims,” is poised to exit public markets after agreeing to a $55 billion acquisition. The deal, one of the largest leveraged buyouts ever, will transfer EA into private ownership, giving the company room to restructure without the scrutiny of…
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, on Monday inaugurated seven new trains in Bihar, including three Amrit Bharat Express services. The launch raises the total Amrit Bharat Express services originating from Bihar to 26 out of 30 nationwide, strengthening connectivity within the state and across the country.The newly flagged…
India’s industrial sector recorded a steady growth of 4.0% year-on-year in August 2025, according to the Quick Estimates of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) released by the ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. This marks an improvement over the 3.5% growth reported in July 2025. The overall IIP for August 2025 stood at 151.7,…
Indian economy (AI image) Moody’s, the global credit rating agency, has retained India’s rating at Baa3 for both local and foreign-currency issuer categories, as well as its local-currency senior unsecured rating. Moody’s has kept a stable outlook on India’s ratings.The stable outlook and rating confirmation indicate India’s continuing credit advantages, including its substantial and rapidly…
Health insurance renewals in India have reached record highs in FY26, thanks to the rising popularity of modular, affordable, and high-cover policies, a report by Policybazaar shows.The report highlighted that over the past two years, plans designed with consumer convenience in mind, catering to different ages, city tiers, and pre-existing conditions, have made health insurance…
India’s initial public offering (IPO) market has made a remarkable comeback over the past year, raising nearly double the funds of the previous year even as broader stock markets struggled.Between October 2024 and September 2025, 86 IPOs brought in Rs 1,70,897 crore, compared with Rs 90,436 crore that 88 IPOs raised in the same period…
Gold and silver prices on Monday surged to lifetime highs in the domestic futures market, following a strong rally in international markets. Investors were encouraged by expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts and a weaker dollar, which boosted demand for precious metals.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for October delivery jumped Rs…
