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Budget 2026: For the first time, the Union Budget will be presented on a Sunday! Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday confirmed the date for Budget 2026, saying that the Union Budget will be announced on Sunday, February 1.The upcoming Union Budget will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marking the eighth time…
Wall Street stock indices pulled back from records on Wednesday ahead of key US labor data, while oil prices fell further after US President Donald Trump said Venezuela would turn over millions of barrels to the United States. Both the Dow and S&P 500 retreated from Tuesday’s all-time records as markets digested reports showing a…
Richard Bilton,BBC Panoramaand Ben Milne,BBC News Getty Images Vets have told BBC Panorama they feel under increasing pressure to make money for the big companies that employ them – and worry about the costly financial impact on pet owners. Prices charged by UK vets rose by 63% between 2016 and 2023, and the government’s competition…
Last Updated:January 12, 2026, 09:46 IST Gold and Silver Rates Today, January 12: In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold rises to Rs 1,40,450 per 10 grams, while 22k gold is available at Rs 1,28,740 per 10 grams. Gold and Silver Rates Today, January 12. Gold and Silver Rates Today, January 12: Gold and silver…
A goldsmith weighs gold jewellery inside a showroom. PHOTO: REUTERS Gold and silver prices climbed to record levels in both international and local markets on Monday, driven by a strong rally in the global bullion market. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $77 per ounce to reach a new all-time…
Sameer HashmiBusiness reporter, Dubai Binghatti Properties The Bugatti Residences building in Dubai is currently under construction Bugatti is synonymous with high-performance, ultra-expensive supercars. But now the luxury French brand is entering a very different kind of race – not on the track, but in the skyline. In the heart of Dubai, in the United Arab…
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Two thirds of UK adults believe the next generation will suffer poorer health due to ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and 39%…
In Pakistan, tight monetary policy coincides with increasing inflation due to supply shocks, which undermine rate sign Market analysts caution that IMF-related measures in the upcoming FY2026 budget—particularly new taxes and adjustments in energy prices—may lead to a renewed spike in inflation. PHOTO: FILE MICHIGAN/KARACHI: In August 2009, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) officially…
BENGALURU: Background verification firms and corporate forensic teams are flagging cases of location spoofing, particularly among hybrid employees and gig workers. In several instances, employees have been pulled up after allegedly misrepresenting their actual work location, with such discrepancies surfacing during random audits, compliance checks, or client reviews. Investigations found that some used travel routers…