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Indian investors are increasingly opting for digital and market-linked gold instruments like digital gold, ETFs, and mutual funds, moving away from physical holdings. These options offer high returns, liquidity, and easy redemption, especially with festive demand. Sovereign Gold Bonds also provide interest alongside gold price gains, making gold investment more accessible and efficient.

Vivek Ramaswamy advocates for a revamped US education system. He believes schools must go beyond academics to build student confidence, physical fitness, and civic understanding. Ramaswamy envisions integrating mental health support, healthier school meals, and requiring all high schoolers to pass the immigrant civics test. This approach aims to produce well-rounded, resilient, and engaged citizens…

Punjab mourns the loss of bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman, who passed away at 47. Known for his fitness achievements and roles in films like ‘Tiger 3’ and ‘Kabaddi Again,’ his sudden demise, reportedly due to cardiac arrest, has deeply saddened the community. Tributes have poured in from across the Punjabi entertainment and political…

Jharkhand Police and SBI have partnered to offer group term insurance for police families, providing Rs 10 lakh coverage. This initiative extends benefits beyond accidental death and disability, which already cover Rs 1 crore for full disability and Rs 80 lakh for partial disability in the line of duty.

Bangladesh aims to return to winning ways against a struggling New Zealand in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. Despite a narrow loss to England, Bangladesh’s spinners have been impressive, though their batting remains a concern. New Zealand, having lost their opening two matches, will target Bangladesh’s inexperienced batting lineup to secure their first victory.

Orthopnea, the struggle to breathe when lying flat, is an often-overlooked heart attack warning sign affecting 92% of sufferers. This symptom, frequently mistaken for anxiety or acidity, indicates blood backing up into the lungs due to a weakened heart. Cardiologists emphasize that orthopnea is a critical red flag signaling potential heart strain and the need…

US average long-term mortgage rates have dropped to 6.3%, their lowest in a year, with 30-year fixed loans falling to 6.3% and 15-year fixed loans to 5.53%. This decline follows the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut, though experts caution that mortgage rates may not continue to fall even with further Fed action.

Deputy Commissioner Sameera S has withheld October salaries for district officials, including the land acquisition officer, due to sluggish progress on NH-75 expansion and state road projects. Dissatisfaction was expressed over delays in issuing land possession certificates and compensation payments, impacting the acquisition process.

A popular gastroenterologist, Dr Joseph Salhab, shares three key digestive health practices to avoid. He recommends against using Colace for constipation, citing studies showing it is no better than a placebo. Long-term use of medications like Ibuprofen and Naproxen is also discouraged due to risks of bleeding ulcers. Finally, swallowing difficulties should not be ignored…

‘Not a single bag’: SpiceJet Dubai–Delhi flight lands without any passenger luggage; reports claim