Australia, which has nearly one-third of the world’s known uranium reserves, signed a framework agreement with India over a decade ago. The two countries are also likely to finalise or advance agreements in several strategic areas, including critical minerals, cybersecurity, emerging technologies, clean energy.
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to see a limited upside because of high inflation in the US, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.
Himachal Pradesh’s Rs 5,000 crore apple economy faces a severe climate crisis, with production projected to plummet by nearly 40% this year. Unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and erratic weather have significantly impacted output, affecting an estimated 2.5 lakh farming families. Growers are grappling with rising costs and a desperate need for improved irrigation and crop insurance.
Plan your bank visits carefully as several branches will be closed on specific dates this July due to regional holidays. West Bengal and Mizoram observe closures today, July 6. Further state-specific holidays are scheduled across Meghalaya, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Sikkim, and Tripura. Remember, Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays also mean branch closures. Digital
A Chinese AI startup, Z.ai, is making waves with its new model, GLM-5.2, offering advanced coding and AI agent features at a lower cost than US rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic. This development is attracting developers and sparking discussions about China’s growing AI competitiveness, especially as US restrictions push users towards alternative solutions. For Indian
India faces renewed trade uncertainty as the US Trade Representative moves forward with a probe into forced labor, potentially replacing existing tariffs. Hearings are underway, with a proposed 12.5% tariff impacting over 50 nations, including India. This development could shift trade deal negotiations, with the US possibly using structural overcapacity issues as leverage for bilateral
Titan’s online jewellery arm, CaratLane, is eyeing a West Asian debut through its recent acquisition, Damas Jewellery. While recent regional conflicts have temporarily halted expansion plans, CaratLane sees Damas’ extensive store network as a strategic entry point. This move could see CaratLane counters integrated within Damas’ over 140 outlets across six GCC nations, offering a
