MUMBAI: Amid steep rise in gold prices, Indian consumers are going for exchanges-swapping old gold for new and are also advancing their purchases of wedding jewellery to avoid bearing the brunt of even higher rates given gold’s glittering rally amid geopolitical tensions. “Right now, people are concerned about rates spiralling even more although there has…
Thane: A fire broke out in the meter room of a residential building in Khopat area of the city on Friday evening, a civic official said, adding that nobody was injured in the incident. Electrical installations and around 20 electricity meters were damaged, he said.The fire broke out in the meter room located on the…
New Delhi: The death of a 25-year-old man in west Delhi’s Janakpuri once again highlights how open, poorly maintained pits continue to lead to casualties and serious injuries in the city. Despite warnings and past incidents, many pits remain uncovered, unguarded and inadequately marked, posing a constant threat to the public.In June 2023, a 51-year-old…
Pune: PMC has announced a third-party assessment of road works recently completed for an international cycling event. The civic administration will collaborate with premier educational institutes, such as the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), to conduct audits and provide specialised training for civic staffers. Pune- Mega Cycling Event, Traffic System, Future Skills & More “The…
Strategy’s Bitcoin reserves cover debt, and only a prolonged drop to $8,000 could possibly force restructuring. Strategy CEO Phong Le told investors on Thursday that the company’s balance sheet remains stable despite recent crypto market turbulence, though extreme scenarios could pose challenges. The firm, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin (BTC) holder, says it would…
A still from ‘Fallout’ Season 2 | Photo Credit: Prime Video After that mind-blowing (literally) opener in episode 1, Fallout settles into an easy rhythm. Based on Bethesda’s eponymous video game, Fallout is set 200 years after a nuclear holocaust following the Great War of 2077. While some of the population lives in vaults (unaware…
Pune’s real estate market continues to transform in 2026. The credit for the dynamic evolution of the city goes to the presence of the multi national companies (MNCs), tech employment hubs and expanding metro connectivity are shaping property demand. From IT hub Hinjewadi to Baner’s modern culture and Tathawade’s rapid growth, the Pune neighbourhoods are…
Thane: The Thane City Police Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) arrested two persons and seized 1 kg and 736 grams of heroin valued at approximately Rs 6.9 crore, officials said. The operation also brought back into focus a notorious gangster who allegedly remained underground for nearly 22 years after fleeing the country.Acting on a high-level directive to…
New Delhi: An unguarded pit in west Delhi’s Janakpuri took a life on Friday morning. In central Delhi, another massive, unbarricaded excavation pit at Central Square-DCM Flatted Factory Complex may also pose danger, with residents warning that the site could “claim a life at any moment” if urgent action is not taken.The pit, estimated to…
Pune: The Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) has organised the seventh edition of the Pune International Business Summit (PIBS) 2026, on Feb 9 and 10 in Pune. The summit is expected to see participation from over 32 countries, with more than 60 international delegates and over 50 speakers.Among the officials scheduled to…
