On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (April 2) were trading around 1 per cent, or Rs 1,313, lower at Rs 1,51,712, hitting an intraday low at around 10:22 am. Similarly, silver futures (May 5) declined to Rs 2,43,083, down 2 per cent or Rs 5,111.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)
Oil and gas prices have risen sharply after fresh strikes hit energy infrastructure in the Middle East, including Qatar's main gas facility. Gas prices jumped by about 25% on wholesale markets in the UK and Europe in early trading, before easing slightly
So far in 2026, more than 35,000 job cuts have been reported across over 50 companies, according to layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. HSBC Holdings Plc is evaluating a fresh round of deep job cuts that could impact as many as 20,000 roles over the coming years
GATE Result 2026 declared at gate2026.iitg.ac.in, direct link to check here Published on: Mar 19, 2026 3:06 PM IST By HT Education Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda Prefer HTon Google Quick Read Share via Copy link Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati has declared GATE Result 2026
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has said only those who haven’t completed the eKYC process need to act; existing compliant users, especially under the PM Ujjwala Yojana, are not required to update their KYC frequently. LPG consumers may need to complete the Aadhaar-based authentication
Donbas unresolved, European leaders looped in: Key points of Trump-Zelensky meet
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said peace talks to end the Ukraine war are closer to a breakthrough than at any point so far, following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
While major hurdles remain, especially over territory, both leaders said progress had been made on core issues, according to news agencies Reuters and AP.
Speaking at a joint news conference after the talks, Trump said he and Zelensky were “getting a lot closer, maybe very close” to an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
However, he acknowledged that the fate of eastern Ukraine's Donbas region, a key Russian demand, remains unsettled. Trump said a few “thorny issues” around territory still need to be resolved and that it would become clear “in a few weeks” whether negotiations would succeed, Reuters reported.
Trump refrained from giving out many details of the meet, both leaders offered few specifics and did not set a deadline for a peace deal. Zelensky said an agreement on post-war security guarantees for Ukraine had been reached, describing it as “the key milestone in achieving a lasting peace.”
Trump remained cautious, saying talks were about 95% complete and that European countries were expected to “take over a big part” of the security effort, with US backing.
Zelensky has previously said he wants to soften a US proposal that would require Ukrainian forces to withdraw completely from Donbas – a Russian demand that would effectively cede territory. While Moscow wants full control of the region, Kyiv has said any settlement should freeze front lines at current positions.
On Sunday, both Trump and Zelensky said Donbas was still unresolved, though Trump said talks were “moving in the right direction.”
The United States has proposed a free economic zone if Ukraine leaves the area, but Reuters noted it remains unclear how such a zone would work in practice.
“It's unresolved, but it's getting a lot closer. That's a very tough issue,” Trump said.
Zelensky said any peace agreement would need approval from Ukraine's parliament or be put to a referendum. Trump said he would be willing to address Ukraine's parliament if that helped secure the deal.
Shortly before Zelensky arrived in Florida, Trump held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump described the call as “productive,” while Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov called it “friendly.”
Ushakov said Putin told Trump that a 60-day ceasefire proposed by the European Union and Ukraine would only prolong the war and insisted Ukraine must decide the Donbas issue “without further delay.”
Trump said the call lasted more than two hours and claimed Putin pledged to help rebuild Ukraine, including by supplying cheap energy, reported AP. “Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed,” Trump said. “It sounds a little strange.”
He also said that he was planning to speak with Putin again after his meeting with Zelensky. Meanwhile, Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev backed Trump's efforts in a post on X early Monday.
Negotiators have also discussed the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, which has been under Russian control.
US negotiators have proposed shared control of the facility. The International Atomic Energy Agency said power line repairs had begun after another local ceasefire.
Trump said progress had been made and that the plant could “start up almost immediately,” calling it “a big step” that Russia had not bombed the site.
According to AP, Trump and Zelensky called a group of European leaders after their meeting, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the leaders of Finland, France, Germany, the UK and Poland.
Zelensky said Trump had agreed to host European leaders again, possibly at the White House, in January. Trump said the meeting could be in Washington or “someplace.”
“Ukraine is ready for peace,” Zelensky said, thanking Trump for his efforts, AP reported.
Putin has publicly insisted that all Russian-occupied parts of four Ukrainian regions, along with Crimea, be recognised as Russian territory. He has also demanded Ukraine withdraw from areas Moscow has not captured — demands Kyiv has rejected.
The Kremlin has further demanded Ukraine abandon its NATO bid and warned that any NATO troop deployment would be seen as a “legitimate target.”
While negotiations appear closer than before, Sunday's talks made clear that the hardest political decisions — especially on land and long-term security — are still ahead.
Despite diplomatic movement, fighting continued. A day before Zelensky arrived in Florida, Russian forces launched hundreds of missiles and drones at Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, knocking out power and heat in parts of the capital.
Zelensky described the attacks as Russia's response to US-brokered peace efforts.
Russia currently controls all of Crimea, annexed in 2014, and about 12% of Ukraine's territory since its invasion nearly four years ago, including roughly 90% of Donbas and large parts of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, according to Russian estimates.
(With inputs from news agency Reuters and AP)
Source: HindustanTimes
Related Posts: FIFA gives President Donald Trump Peace Prize in departure from its traditional focus on sport 7 Flats, one tax claim — Dept said no, Tribunal said yes Iran president orders talks with US as President Trump hopeful of deal Zelenskyy Hopes For ‘Dignified End’ As Ukraine Begins Peace Talks With US US-Brokered Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks End Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war What Trump Said While Presenting Gaza Peace Plan Here’s what BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla said on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s farewell speculations Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs on India to end soon Donald Trump’s ‘peace’ pitch and the Nobel Prize paradox
For Gudi Padwa 2026, actress Isha Koppikar has shared that she is focusing on teaching her daughter, Rianna, the core values behind the festival rather than just the rituals. New Delhi: As the country celebrates Gudi Padwa today, actress Isha Koppikar reflected on how she marks the festival
3 hours ago
IMD issued a widespread alert for rain and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, and Central India starting today, March 18, 2026. Heavy snowfall is predicted for Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. A much-needed respite from the rising March temperatures is on the horizon
3 hours ago
Ishan Kishan has been appointed stand-in captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2026, with opener Abhishek Sharma named his deputy. The India wicketkeeper-batter will lead the side in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins, who is currently recovering from a back injury that also ruled him
3 hours ago
rajresults-nic-in, Rajasthan Board RBSE Class 10th Results 2026 Date And Time Live: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) is expected to declare the results for the class 10th board examination soon. According to media reports, the results could be released on March 20, 2026
3 hours ago
Chhattisgarh tables anti-conversion bill, life term for mass conversionsChhattisgarh govt tables anti-conversion Bill with life term for mass conversion, defines allurement, coercion, and mandates prior declaration Published on: Mar 19, 2026 5:51 PM IST By Ritesh Mishra
3 hours ago
Dhurandhar The Revenge actor Danish Iqbal says he didn’t know he was Bade Sahab: ‘Aditya Dhar was so secretive’Danish Iqbal, who plays Bade Sahab in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, revealed that he was initially unaware of his character's identity. Mar 19, 2026
3 hours ago
The funding aims to provide direct price support to cotton farmers across the country. New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved minimum support price (MSP) funding of Rs 1,718
3 hours ago
Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag stated Sanju Samson's departure cannot be filled. Parag, now captain, emphasized better planning and finishing close games for the upcoming season. He thanked the franchise for their support. Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara backed Parag
3 hours ago
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has declared assets exceeding one crore rupees. His nomination papers reveal movable and immovable properties. His wife also declared significant assets. Vijayan faces six cases, including one under the Prevention of Corruption Act and an Enforcement
3 hours ago
Ukraine’s embassy in Delhi on Thursday expressed concern about the arrest of six Ukrainians in the country under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, claiming that the circumstances in the case suggest that it may be “orchestrated and politically motivated”
3 hours ago
Manchester United's fans won't have a chance to see JJ Gabriel in Premier League action at Old Trafford this season, so a good proportion of the 2,516 who saw him feature in the 3-2 FA Youth Cup win over Sunderland made sure they got their selfies
3 hours ago
For the first time since the league's inception in 2008, Kohli enters the IPL as a one format international player. Batting maestro Virat Kohli has arrived in Bengaluru to join the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) camp, marking the beginning of a unique chapter in his storied career
3 hours ago
The Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam released its list of candidates on Thursday for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. The party has fielded Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from the Jalukbari seat, which he has represented since 2001. Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi
3 hours ago
With seven medals, including five golds, at the recent Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi, it is hard to believe Kurian Jacob took up swimming seriously at 70. “I might have started swimming before I started walking,” says Kurian who competed in the 75-79 years old category.With seven medals
3 hours ago
The liver is a remarkably resilient organ. It absorbs stress quietly, adapts silently, and continues to function, even when damage has already begun. This is precisely why liver diseases are often detected late. Sometimes, liver care doctors come across patients whose blood tests look normal
3 hours ago
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released its second list of 39 candidates for the upcoming Kerala Assembly Elections. With this, the party has so far announced the names of a total of 86 candidates. The party has fielded former state BJP president and former Mizoram governor Kummanam
3 hours ago
Chaitra Navratri 2026 day 2 wishes: Share these heartfelt wishes, messages, images, and quotes with your loved ones on the second day of Chaitra Navratri. Om Brahmacharinyai Namah! Chaitra Navratri 2026 day 2 wishes: The second day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini
3 hours ago
If there’s one thing Indian television never shies away from, it’s going all in—on drama, imagination, and moments that blur the line between the unexpected and the unforgettable. And now, a scene from Naagin 7 has taken that reputation to a whole new level
3 hours ago
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed alarm over the "arbitrary removal of more than 50 senior officials" in the poll-bound state, calling it "political interference of the highest order." She alleged the Election Commission's actions amounted to "systematic politicisation of
3 hours ago
The decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title is "abject" and "we have to denounce it", a senior figure at African football's governing body has said. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in January's final but the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result on Tuesday
3 hours ago
Most factories in Morbi, India's ceramics hub in the western state of Gujarat, have shut down for nearly a month due to gas shortages triggered by the Iran war, according to the local manufacturers' association. Morbi produces about 80% of India's ceramics - mainly tiles and sanitaryware - and
3 hours ago
Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.Best oven toaster grills for Indian homes: Top 7 OTG picks for baking, grilling, toasting and moreOven toaster grills are a versatile kitchen appliance that can be used for baking
3 hours ago
Delhi Capitals revealed their new jersey for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. The design reflects the team's tiger spirit. For the first time, both men's and women's team captains are featured together. The franchise also appointed John Mooney as its new fielding coach
3 hours ago
AFCON final controversy: CAF chief defends Morocco title decision amid Senegal corruption probe call Published on: Mar 19, 2026 6:10 PM IST Written by Neelav Chakravarti Share via Copy link CAF President Patrice Motsepe stands next to Senegal's Sadio Mane with the Man of the Competition award after
3 hours ago
Why Did Share Market Fall Today? Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply by over 3 percent on Thursday, snapping a three-day rally, as rising crude oil prices and weak global cues weighed on sentiment. The Sensex dropped 2,496.89 points, or 3.26 percent, to close at 74,207.24
3 hours ago
Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.Ceiling fans for home: Top 7 options that fit different room needsPlanning to upgrade cooling this summer 2026? These ceiling fans for the home offer steady airflow, lower power use
3 hours ago
US President Donald Trump has threatened to blow up a major gas field in Iran if it attacks the US's Gulf Arab ally Qatar again. Trump's threat came after a day in which Israel hit Iran's South Pars - part of the world's largest natural gas field
3 hours ago
