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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) under the 2019-20 Series-II, issued on July 16, 2019. The redemption will be permitted tomorrow, January 16, 2026, and the price has been fixed at Rs 14,092 per unit, which is a 309

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The International Labour Organization (ILO)'s Employment and Social Trends 2026 report, released in Geneva on Wednesday (January 14, 2026), has warned that the global unemployment rate is projected to remain at the historically low level of 4

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Verifying your mobile number and email ID with Aadhaar is essential to receive important OTPs, alerts, and updates from UIDAI on time. It plays a key role in protecting your Aadhaar from misuse and helps keep your personal information safe. New Delhi: The Aadhaar card is one of the most important

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The UK economy grew by a faster-than-expected 0.3% in November after car production rebounded and the services sector got a boost. Growth was driven by an increase in industrial output, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, helped by the return to production at Jaguar Land Rover's

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Income tax is zero for those earning up to Rs 12 lakh per annum under New Tax Regime. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget on February 1, 2026, the general public and taxpayers will watch out for possible changes on the income tax front

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The decision follows the Maharashtra government's declaration of a public holiday on January 15 to ensure the smooth conduct of elections in 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai. Mumbai: The Indian stock markets remain closed on Thursday on

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A labour rights organisation claims it has found evidence of worker exploitation in a Chinese factory that makes the viral Labubu dolls. China Labor Watch (CLW), a US-based non-governmental organisation, alleges that its investigation found that one of Pop Mart's suppliers made employees work

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HDFC Bank's flagship Infinia credit card will see the reward points multiplier on SmartBuy voucher purchases reduced from 5X to 3X, effective January 16, 2026, according to updated terms shared on its website. The revision effectively lowers the potential reward on such spends from roughly 16

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The Indian stock exchanges are closed today, January 15, due to municipal elections in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra. The state government's decision to declare a public holiday has been met with criticism by Zerodha boss Nithin Kamath

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Bharat Coking Coal IPO Allotment Status: The basis of allotment for the Bharat Coking Coal IPO has been finalised. Investors can check the IPO allotment status on the websites of the BSE, the NSE, as well as on the portal of registrar Kfin Technologies. All eyes are now on its listing on Monday

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Wholesale price inflation extended upward momentum for the second straight month, recording at 0.83% in December 2025, driven by an uptick in prices of food, non-food articles, and manufactured items on a month-on-month basis, government data showed on Wednesday (January 14, 2026)

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Gold and Silver Rates Today, January 15: Gold and silver prices eased on Thursday, January 15, as investors booked profits after three consecutive sessions of record highs. In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold rose to Rs 1,43,180 per 10 grams, while 22k gold was available at Rs 1,31

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Rise in WPI inflation is primarily due to increase in prices of other manufacturing, minerals, manufacture of machinery and equipment, manufacture of food products and textiles. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation in India moved back into positive territory in December 2025, rising to 0

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Elon Musk's AI model Grok will no longer be able to edit photos of real people to show them in revealing clothing, after widespread concern over sexualised AI deepfakes in countries including the UK and US. "We have implemented technological measures to prevent the Grok account from allowing the

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As far as the real estate ad building sector in India, it contributes over 35% of India's total GHG emissions, driven by building operations and construction materials like cement and steel. India has set a target to reduce the emissions intensity of GDP by 45% by 2030 (from 2005 levels)

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For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), investing in Indian real estate is often both an emotional choice and a smart financial move. However, such investments come with specific tax rules, compliance requirements, and documentation that many are not fully aware of.For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)

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California's top prosecutor has launched an investigation into the spread of sexualised AI deepfakes generated by Elon Musk's AI model Grok. Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement announcing the probe: "The avalanche of reports detailing the non-consensual

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China announced record export numbers for 2025, a year when US President Donald Trump's tariffs and trade policy caused turmoil in the global economy. Beijing on Wednesday reported the world's largest-ever trade surplus - the value of goods and services sold overseas compared to its imports - at $1

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If your UAN is not linked with Aadhaar, or if a UAN has not been generated yet, EPF detail updates cannot be done online. In such cases, the process shifts offline. New Delhi: EPF account details play a key role in ensuring smooth salary contributions, withdrawals and claim settlements. However

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB 2020-21 Series-IV-Issue date July 14, 2020), the RBI has said in a statement. The maturity period of sovereign gold bonds (SGBs) is eight years. However

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Leading debit and credit card providers such as SBI Card, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank have updated their debit card and credit card benefits and spend limit-related rules as travel demand continues to rise and more people now want airport lounge access. HDFC Bank

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Citigroup Layoffs: Citigroup is reportedly planning to fire 1,000 employees this week as part of Chief Executive Jane Fraser's effort to keep a lid on costs and improve returns at the Wall Street bank, according to a Bloomberg report released on Monday. As per the report

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Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil ​has apologised to ‌the ​Swiss company's customers over the recall in dozens of countries of ​some batches ⁠of infant nutrition products. “Before I explain ​the ⁠situation in more detail

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Hindustan Zinc Share Price: Shares of Hindustan Zinc surged over 6 percent on January 14 after silver prices climbed to fresh lifetime highs. Silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) also tracked the rally, rising as much as 5 percent. The stock advanced to Rs 669.75 in early Wednesday trade

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MCX gold February futures rose 0.53 per cent to Rs 1,42,995 per 10 grams around 10.05 am, while MCX silver March futures climbed 4.53 per cent to Rs 2,87,640 per kg. Mumbai: Gold hovered near fresh record high while silver touched new peak on Wednesday

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China announced record export numbers for 2025, a year when US President Donald Trump's tariffs and trade policy caused turmoil in the global economy. Beijing on Wednesday reported the world's largest-ever trade surplus - the value of goods and services sold overseas compared to its imports - at $1

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On a recent January morning, tourists admired the rows of Balenciaga and Burberry handbags on display at Saks Fifth Avenue's flagship midtown Manhattan location. But a conversation on the second floor hinted at financial troubles at one of America's most iconic luxury department stores

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