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Gold Price October 23: Check 18, 22, 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and other cities of India
Home Business Gold Price October 23: Check 18, 22, 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and other cities of India The price of 24-carat gold today is Rs. 13,057 per gram. On the other hand, the silver price is Rs. 159.90 per...

India and US on Precipice of Trade Deal That Would Slash Tariffs
India and the United States are reportedly inching toward a trade deal, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government now considering reining in purchases of Russian oil—a key point of contention for President Donald Trump in recent negotiations....

Delhi: Purifiers for ministers, pollution for all
Delhi’s air on Wednesday morning remained suffocating. Thick smog hung low, making breathing difficult. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), 34 of the 38 monitoring stations recorded air quality in the “red zone”, indicating...

President Trump lights diya at White House Diwali celebrations
President Trump lighting the diya during Diwali celebrations in the White House. Seen on left is India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra. PHOTO: Reuters, via ANI President Donald Trump participated in festivities at the White House on...

India Moves Up To 9th Position Globally In Forest Area
New Delhi: India has achieved a significant milestone in global environmental conservation, moving up to the 9th position in terms of total forest area globally, as per the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025, released by the Food and...

India's envoy rejects Anand's claim that Ottawa can fully staff its embassy
India's new envoy to Canada rejected Foreign Minister Anita Anand's claim that New Delhi has agreed to restore Canada's full complement of diplomats. Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said Ottawa must first resolve delays in accrediting his...

Delhi air pollution: Why artificial rain plan is on hold despite air quality being very poor after Diwali
Delhi air pollution: Delhi's much-awaited artificial rain experiment — initially postponed in July — continues to be on hold, with no green light yet for the trial that was expected to take place after Diwali. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder...

India's domestic defence production rises from Rs 46,000 crore to Rs 1.5 lakh crore in a decade: Rajnath Singh
India’s domestic defence production has surged more than three times in the past decade to Rs 1.5 lakh crore, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday, October 22, underscoring the government’s success in boosting self-reliance and private...

Delhi artificial rain on hold: What is the cloud seeding plan, how does it work?
Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has said that the Capital is waiting for the trial of the artificial rain experiment, given that there were no suitable clouds at present. Earlier reports had said that the trial could take place...
Mumbai weather: Heavy rains hit city, adjoining Thane & Palghar - Check IMD's forecast for Maharashtra districts
Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall and gusty winds on Wednesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for several areas across Maharashtra. According to an official press release, IMD issued a warning of thunderstorms...

India upgrades Kabul mission to embassy status
India has officially upgraded its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy, marking a significant shift in its diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan after more than four years of limited presence in the country. The Ministry of...

Mumbai Customs seize hydroponic weed worth Rs 20 crore at airport
Mumbai Customs officials seized nearly Rs 20 crore worth of hydroponic weed in two separate operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, arresting three passengers who arrived from Bangkok and Hong Kong. Mumbai Customs...

India News | Tripura CM Manik Saha Warns Against Divisive Politics, Vows Legal Action Against Violence
Agartala (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 23 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, at the inauguration of the Takajala Mandal office, warned against divisive politics, vowed legal action against violence on Wednesday. During the event, Tripura...

India moves up to 9th position globally in forest area, says Yadav
India’s total forest area ranking has improved to ninth from 10th even as it has maintained its third position worldwide in terms of annual forest gain, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 of the Food and Agriculture...

India's Automotive Sector Records USD 4.6 Billion in Q3 Deals, Driven by Tata Motors Mega-Acquisition
India's automotive industry experienced its strongest quarter in over a year, with deal activity reaching USD 4.6 billion across 30 transactions in the third quarter of 2025, according to Grant Thornton Bharat's latest Automotive Dealtracker...

India: AI, Semiconductor Design to Drive Next-Gen Growth
India is making strategic strides in technology with two major initiatives aimed at boosting domestic innovation and self-reliance. The government has released new AI frameworks targeting agriculture and SMEs while also developing an indigenous...

India News | My Father Will Not Contest 2028 Elections: Siddaramaiah's Son, Pitches for Satish Jarkiholi as Political Successor
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], October 23 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, has sparked speculation about a potential leadership change in the state Congress government. Yathindra stated that his father,...

India refuses to accept Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi
India has remained firm in its refusal to receive the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia has written to the ACC, requesting that...

India vs Australia Free Live Streaming Online, 2nd ODI 2025: How To Watch IND vs AUS Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV?
India National Cricket Team vs Australia National Cricket Team Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast Details: The India national cricket team will be back in action against the Australia national cricket team in the second ODI of the three-match...

India’s IPO pipeline heats up: ARCIL, Shadowfax, PNGS Reva & more—check full list
India’s primary market picked up pace this month after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) gave its approval to several companies to proceed with their initial public offerings (IPOs). The approvals came across a wide mix of sectors...