Donald Trump issued tariff letters to several countries, including the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Libya, and Iraq, warning of reciprocal duties starting August 1, 2025. These actions follow Trump’s earlier announcement of tariffs for fourteen other nations.
Mizoram is facing a scrub typhus outbreak, with over 900 cases and 34 deaths reported since 2012. Initially confined to rural areas, infections are increasingly prevalent in Aizawl. Experts warn against handling rodents due to a recent population surge linked to bamboo flowering, which increases the risk of contracting the disease.
Ventura Securities predicts gold prices could reach $3,600 per ounce by year-end. This rally is due to economic issues and investment demand. Comex gold futures recently hit a high of $3,534.10. Global gold demand increased by 3 percent. Investment in gold ETFs is also strong. Younger buyers are choosing ETFs and digital gold. Central banks…
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2025 in early November on ssc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam conducted between September 12-26, 2025, can check their roll numbers in the result PDF and access individual scorecards. Successful candidates will advance to the Tier 2 examination.
Shraddha Kapoor’s upcoming film ‘Eetha’, based on Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, faced a production halt due to an injury. While performing Lavani, the actress fractured her left foot’s toe, leading to a temporary discontinuation of filming. The unit will resume shooting in two weeks after her recovery.
Officials from seven countries, including France, South Africa, and Belgium, will observe polling in Bihar on November 6th as part of the Election Commission’s International Election Visitors Programme. The delegates received a demonstration of EVM operations and electoral roll preparation before their visit to witness actual polling and EVM dispatch centers.
Regular dental cleaning and scaling damages the teeth’s enamel. A common concern that regular dental cleaning and scaling damages tooth enamel is debunked by dental surgeon Dr. Baiju Hariharan. He clarifies that professional cleaning, using ultrasonic scalers, is safe and does not scratch or wear away the enamel, which is the hardest substance in the…
Indian equity markets extended their winning streak, with the S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 hitting fresh 52-week highs. Buoyed by foreign inflows, easing US bond yields, and festive optimism, investors now anticipate a holiday-shortened week focused on global trends and quarterly earnings.
Bihar witnessed a historic election with a record 67.13% voter turnout, the highest since 1951. The Election Commission announced no re-election was necessary in any of the 122 seats from the second phase, marking a significant achievement. These peaceful polls, attributed to the EC’s “Bihar first initiatives,” saw a festive atmosphere and zero repolls.
Trump has imposed 100% tariffs and export bans on Chinese goods, retaliating against Beijing’s rare earth mineral export curbs. This move has sent shockwaves through global markets, raising fears of renewed economic confrontation and casting doubt on a planned meeting with Xi Jinping. The escalating tensions threaten global supply chains and investor sentiment.
