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Gold set for worst month in over 17 years as US rate-cut hopes fade

Bullion has fallen more than 13% so far this month, putting it on track for its steepest decline since October 2008, weighed down by strong dollar and fading ​expectations of a US rate cut this year

Pentagon rejects claim of Hegseth's alleged investment, seeks retraction

According to reports, a broker representing US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth sought to invest in a major US defence-focused fund in the weeks leading up to the US-Israeli military action against Iran

China's factory growth hits 1-year high in March despite war risks

The sub-indexes for output and new orders both rose above 51 from below 50 the previous month, while that for new export orders improved to 49.1 from 45 in February

US eyes alternatives after WTO talks fail on ecommerce duty moratorium

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Washington would work with like-minded partners outside the WTO if the moratorium is not restored

India condemns attack that killed two UNIFIL peacekeepers in south Lebanon

According to a statement issued by UNIFIL, the incident occurred near Bani Hayyan in Southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of two peacekeepers, while a third one sustained severe injuries

India braces for a warmer April despite rainfall bringing temporary relief

Delhi may log its warmest March in four years despite cooler days in the second half, while thunderstorms, gusty winds and rainfall impact several regions across India

Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today, March 31, for Mahavir Jayanti

All trading and settlement activities on the BSE and the NSE, including equities, derivatives, and the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segment, are suspended for the day

Brent crude set for record gain; Asian shares falter as Iran war rages

A month into the war, investors continue to be whipsawed by ‌a barrage of headlines as tensions and attacks between the US, Israel and Iran escalate

Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,48,270; silver down ₹100, trading at ₹2,44,900

The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,35,910

Ops in Iran beyond halfway point, focus now on uranium stockpile: Netanyahu

Netanyahu expressed confidence in the progress of the joint military campaign, emphasising that significant steps have been taken to dismantle Iran's military and nuclear capabilities

India thanks Azerbaijan for aiding evacuation of nationals from Iran

Embassy also noted that the Indian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, met Indian nationals transiting via the country from Iran and enquired about their well-being

White House says US-Iran talks 'going well' despite Tehran denial

The White House maintained that backchannel discussions remain active

Israeli parliament approves death penalty for Palestinians in murder cases

The law makes the death penalty - by hanging - the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians convicted for nationalistic killings

Kuwaiti oil tanker ablaze in Dubai Port after Iranian attack, no casualties

Authorities in Dubai confirmed they were responding to a drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai waters and that maritime firefighting teams were working to bring the fire under control

Bio-isobutanol can be India's answer to energy insecurity: Dilip Patil

As West Asia tensions strain energy supplies, industry backs bio-isobutanol blending in diesel to boost energy security without affecting mileage, using existing distilleries with minimal investment

India, Russia review full range of bilateral ties at foreign office talks

Discussions covered a wide range of issues, including bilateral cooperation as well as regional and global developments of mutual interest, and reviewed the entire gamut of India-Russia relations

Iran alleges US strike hit Mahan Air plane bound for aid mission to India

The plane was reportedly scheduled to fly to New Delhi this week to pick up essential medical supplies and aid for Iranian people, they said

US going to achieve objective in weeks, Iran at its weakest point: Rubio

US Secretary of State said Prez Trump has several options on the table to prevent Iran's hegemony over the strait

Gulf allies urge Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated

Officials from Saudi, UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain have conveyed they do not want the military operation to end until there are significant changes in the Iranian leadership

Trump warns of strikes on Iran desalination plants, here's what it means

Such a move, and Iran's possible targeting of the plants of its Gulf Arab neighbours, could have devastating impacts across the water-starved West Asia