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Anti-government protests in Iran, fueled by economic woes, have spread to over 180 cities. President Donald Trump voiced strong support for the demonstrators on Truth Social, stating the US stands ready to help them achieve freedom from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Gold prices surged to $4,507 per ounce on Friday, January 10, 2026, heading for a weekly gain of nearly 4%. Mixed US December jobs data showed fewer nonfarm payrolls than expected, yet the unemployment rate dipped and hourly earnings aligned with forecasts. While short-term Fed rate cut expectations softened slightly, traders remain confident in a 50 basis point reduction this year, driving safe-h
On January 10, 2026, which falls on the second Saturday, all banks across India remain closed as per RBI guidelines. Banks operate only on the first and third Saturdays unless declared a holiday. This month, closures also include January 24 (fourth Saturday), Sundays (11, 18, 25), and Republic Day on January 26. Customers should use digital banking services for urgent needs. The list helps plan tr
KVN Productions has emerged as a major force in Indian cinema, backing Thalapathy Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan and Yash’s pan-India spectacle Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Led by corporate heavyweight Venkat K. Narayana, the banner blends financial expertise with large-scale storytelling. From managing ₹500-crore film investments to pan-Indian distribution, KVN Productions is redefining ho
Vijay-starrer JanNayakan, directed by H Vinoth with stars like Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol, faced CBFC certification hurdles due to objections, leading to a Chennai High Court battle. Single bench ordered U/A certificate issuance after quashing review panel referral, deeming complaints regressive. However, division bench stayed the order on CBFC’s appeal, questioning rushed filings and pre-certific
Mukesh Mandal, a 26-year-old software engineer from India with experience in AI tools and companies like Microsoft, now works as a street cleaner in St. Petersburg, Russia, for road maintenance firm. He earns about 100,000 rubles (Rs 1-1.1 lakh) monthly amid Russia’s labor shortage and global tech slowdown.
Iran faces escalating anti-government protests into their 12th day in January 2026, triggered by severe economic collapse, rial devaluation, and soaring inflation around 40%. Demonstrations have spread across provinces, turning violent with government buildings torched and security crackdowns killing dozens. Authorities imposed a nationwide internet blackout to curb coordination, while exiled Crow
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has issued fresh guidelines under the 2025 CCS Gratuity Amendment Rules for NPS-covered central government employees. To prevent double benefits, gratuity already received cannot be claimed again upon re-employment in the same system. Employees moving from PSUs or state governments can receive gratuity from both, but total amount is capped based on
India’s UDAN scheme sought to link remote towns via affordable regional flights, but many small airports now sit idle despite massive government spending on construction and upkeep—hundreds of crores down the drain due to low passenger demand, unprofitable routes, and high maintenance costs, leaving infrastructure unused and ambitions unmet.
Indian gold exchange-traded funds attracted a record $1.25 billion in net inflows during December 2025, up 231% from November’s $379 million, marking the seventh straight month of gains and ranking second globally after the US
