Oil price shock loading: How India’s strong economic fundamentals will cushion the blow – explained in charts

In its latest World Economic Outlook report for April 2026, IMF has actually raised the growth forecast for India. (AI image) India’s high growth and low inflation period has been dealt an oil shock. Since the start of the Middle East conflict and US-Iran war, crude oil prices have crossed $100 per barrel, in effect…

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Gold gains strategic importance as central banks hedge against geopolitical risks

The report said the motivation behind buying gold is becoming increasingly strategic Central banks across the world are increasing their gold holdings as geopolitical tensions reshape reserve management strategies, with many also planning to reduce their exposure to the US dollar over the coming decade, according to a new survey by the Official Monetary and…

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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: International gold, silver prices continue to drop as dollar strengthens

Gold Rate Today: Will gold fall to $3,800? Deutsche Bank has lowered its outlook for gold prices by slightly more than 20%, cautioning that the metal could decline to $3,800 per ounce if financial markets begin factoring in three to four interest rate increases by the US Federal Reserve. The bank said the balance of…

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Chinnara Mela inaugurated at Moodubidire | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: The state-level Chinnara Mela, organised by Alva’s Education Foundation and Alva’s Ranga Adhyayana Kendra, was inaugurated at Kannada Bhavana in Moodubidire on Sunday. Inaugurating the programme, foundation president M Mohan Alva highlighted the importance of enthusiasm and time management in life, noting that camps led by Dr Jeevan Ram Sullia significantly contribute to the…

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Has Mamata Banerjee accepted defeat? What her new X bio says | India News

NEW DELHI: Just days after refusing to step down following the Trinamool Congress’ crushing defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Mamata Banerjee appears to have quietly acknowledged the end of her government.The West Bengal chief minister’s bio on X now describes her as “Founder Chairperson All India Trinamool Congress. Chief Minister of West Bengal…

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Netherlands vs Morocco Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Morocco beat Netherlands 3-2 in penalties

Netherlands vs Morocco Live Score: Team news, the lineups are confirmed The wait is over. The lineups are in and there are some big calls from both coaches tonight in Monterrey! Netherlands (3-4-3): Bart Verbruggen; Jan Paul Van Hecke, Virgil Van Dijk, Nathan Aké; Micky Van de Ven, Frenkie De Jong, Ryan Gravenberch, Denzel Dumfries;…

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New Zealand 0/0 in 0.0 Overs | England vs New Zealand Live Score, Second Test: England field first as New Zealand begin life after Kane Williamson

England vs New Zealand Live Score, Second Test: England and New Zealand head into the second Test at The Oval with both teams dealing with major changes, though for very different reasons. England are preparing to play without captain Ben Stokes, while New Zealand are beginning a new era following the retirement of long-time batting…

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