‘Arrest Vijay’ posters appear in Karur amid outrage over rally stampede; TVK chief yet to visit affected

Posters demanding actor-politician TVK Vijay’s arrest emerged in Karur following a stampede at his rally that killed 41. Vijay, who hasn’t visited victims, alleged a “political conspiracy” and sought a CBI probe. Chief Minister Stalin visited the injured and deceased families, awaiting an inquiry report. The tragedy left multiple families devastated, with many criticizing Vijay’s…

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Gold, silver price today: Precious metals hit lifetime high; here’s what’s driving the rally

Gold and silver prices soared to lifetime highs in the domestic futures market, mirroring a robust international rally. This surge is primarily driven by growing expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts and a weakening dollar, significantly boosting demand for precious metals. Ongoing geopolitical tensions, including trade disputes and conflicts, are also contributing factors.

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Rs 2.7 lakh crore order book: HAL restructuring on cards to speed up deliveries to armed forces; aim to improve efficiency

The government is evaluating a significant restructuring of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to enhance operational effectiveness and expedite defence deliveries. This initiative stems from HAL’s substantial ₹2.7 lakh crore order backlog, which has led to efficiency concerns and delays in crucial projects like the Light Combat Aircraft.

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