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Equity in household savings to rise after short-term 'blip': Emkay Global

The share of gold in household savings has risen sharply by 855 bps over the past 12 months to 45.6 per cent, primarily on the back of M2M gains

US revives graphite mining amid battery boom, China trade tensions

With federal officials concerned about the steady supply of a number of critical minerals, several companies have plans to mine graphite

Dec-end fixed deposit rates at 4-8%: Check best offers across banks

Best FD Rates December 2025: Small finance banks offer the most competitive returns as 2025 draws to a close, with select five-year fixed deposits reaching the 8% mark

Maharashtra 2025: Thackeray cousins unite, Mahayuti gains in local polls

The ruling alliance bagged 207 posts of municipal presidents and 4,422 seats in the municipal council and nagar panchayat polls held in December

Titan to enter lab-grown diamond segment with brand name 'beYon'

Focusing on the emerging segment of affordable lab-grown diamonds in the country, the company will open a store in Mumbai on December 29

More than 2 million Afghan refugees still living in Pakistan: UNHCR

Also in November, over 31,500 Afghan Proof of Registration Cards (PoRs) card holders were sent to Afghanistan through UNHCR's repatriation centres

Google's NotebookLM may introduce long 'Lecture' audio mode with new accent

Reportedly, the new Lecture mode may offer 30-minute AI audio sessions, language selection and upcoming British English narration for deeper, hands-free learning

Year-ender 2025: Nothing Phone 3 to iPhone 16e, 5 gadgets that didn't click

These devices weren't outright bad, but pricing, execution and competition made it difficult for them to stand out in their respective segments in 2025

Delhi HC asks Centre to respond to plea seeking lower GST on air purifiers

The court was informed by the Centre's counsel that the meeting of GST Council has to take place physically only and it is not possible to convene the meeting through video conferencing

Who was Ganesh Uike, Maoist leader with ₹1.1 crore bounty killed in Odisha

A central committee member of CPI (Maoist) with a ₹1.1 crore bounty, Ganesh Uike was among six rebels killed in an encounter in Odisha's Kandhamal district in a major blow to Maoist leadership

Russia offers exam-free scholarships to Indian nationals: What to know

Kremlin waives entrance examinations for its 2026-27 state-funded scholarship programme, offering Indian students a merit-based pathway to study medicine, engineering and the arts

E to E Transportation IPO takes off; investors pile in as GMP hits 75%

E to E Transportation IPO Day 1: The public issue was fully subscribed in less than two hours after opening for subscription

Congress pays tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh on 1st death anniversary

Known for his humility, integrity, and wisdom, he led with dignity and compassion, ensuring that progress remained inclusive and welfare reached those most in need, Congress Mallikarjun

CES 2026: LG unveils UltraGear evo gaming monitors with 5K AI upscaling

LG's new UltraGear evo lineup includes a 39-inch OLED, a 27-inch 5K Mini LED, and a massive 52-inch 5K2K monitor, all powered by on-device AI upscaling

Midwest stock hits all-time high as Motilal Oswal initiates with 'Buy'

The brokerage has set a target price of ₹2,000 per share, implying an upside of about 25 per cent from current levels.

Mint Road in 2025: A year filled with opening doors and tightening screws

The year saw Mint Road push banks towards capital markets, revisit deposit insurance and revive UCB licensing, signalling reform that expands opportunity without diluting caution

NBCC shares rise 5% in trade; what is driving investors' interest?

NBCC gained after it inked an MoU with the Board of Mumbai Port Authority and entered international real estate space through its arm

Panacea Biotec jumps nearly 14% as Unicef raises order size for 2026, 2027

Panacea Biotec share price was trading at over one-month high on Friday

Bring law to regulate internet use by children: Madurai HC tells Centre

The framework suggested by the court aims at restricting children below 16 years from having social media accounts, amidst apprehensions over the minors' exposure to harmful online content

US futures dip, Asian shares trade mixed; gold, silver hit record highs

The price of gold gained 0.8 per cent to 4,538.80 a troy ounce, while silver jumped 4.5 per cent to $74.90 per ounce