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Following the US special forces capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, 2026, Venezuela’s Supreme Court appointed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting president to ensure governmental continuity. Rodriguez, a loyal socialist known as Maduro’s “tiger” for fierce policy defense, also serves as finance and oil minister.
As India welcomed 2026, Swiggy recorded massive food orders on New Year’s Eve 2025, with biryani leading overwhelmingly—over 2.18 lakh orders placed before 7:30 PM alone. Burgers followed with more than 90,000 orders by 9 PM. Bengaluru residents opted for healthier choices with nearly 2,000 salads, while comfort seekers ordered over 9,000 khichdis. Gajar ka halwa emerged as the favorite dessert wi
Thousands of Indian taxpayers are facing delays in income tax refunds for Assessment Year 2025-26 after receiving SMS and email alerts from the Income Tax Department. Refunds have been withheld under the risk management process due to discrepancies in ITR filings, such as mismatches with Form 26AS, AIS, or invalid deduction claims. Taxpayers are urged to review their returns and file revised ITRs
Platinum emerged as 2025’s top precious metal performer, soaring over 150% to record highs above $2,300/oz from under $1,000, surpassing silver’s 140% and gold’s 70% gains. Driven by South African supply shortages, surging ETF inflows, industrial demand in catalytic converters and hydrogen tech, plus rising Chinese buying, platinum’s 10-session streak marks its strongest rally since 2017, redefini
The article explains how silver has emerged as a resilient, long-term hedge and diversification tool, outperforming in various market conditions and offering notable gains alongside gold. It discusses historical performance, current price dynamics, and factors driving demand such as geopolitical tensions and supply constraints.
As the Pongal festival is approaching, the expectation of the Pongal price scheme is growing every day, Reports say that the Tamil Nadu government headed by Stalin plans to provide Rs3,000 Cash as Pongal gift price to ration card holders .
Amazon will eliminate 370 positions at its Luxembourg European headquarters, the biggest reduction ever at the facility with 4,370 employees (8.5%). Initially planning 470 cuts as part of 14,000 global layoffs for AI focus, the company reduced numbers after two weeks of mandatory negotiations under strict EU labor laws. Software developers are primarily impacted as AI automates coding tasks, highl
Gold prices climbed as expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts strengthened, supported by global factors. The asset continues to act as a defensive hedge, with long-term performance outperforming some equities and savings, highlighting its role in diversified portfolios.
Tamil Nadu is emerging as a major hub for Global Capability Centers (GCCs), with over 250 such centers now operating across the state. Chennai hosts about 10% of India’s total GCCs, while cities like Coimbatore are also gaining traction as tier-2 hubs
Starlink plans India entry at ₹2,500-3,500/month for retail users after a ₹8,600 preview was quickly removed as a “glitch”. Industry experts say the final price is still 3-5 times higher than Jio and Airtel’s ₹500-1,000 broadband plans, making mass adoption tough in price-sensitive India. While awaiting DoT approvals and spectrum, analysts see satellite internet as complementary for remote/rural a
