Diesel locomotives being phased out? Indian Railways pushes for engines run on alternative fuels like hydrogen; check details

[ad_1] India is stepping up the adoption of battery and alternative fuel-powered train engines as it moves to phase out diesel locomotives on short and medium-distance routes, following the near-complete electrification of its rail network.With just 405 route kilometres (rkm) left to be electrified out of a total 70,117 rkm, officials said the focus of…

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Rupee’s decline continues: Currency closes at record low of 90.97 against US dollar; depreciates by 7 paise

[ad_1] Representative image (AI-generated) The Indian rupee weakened by 7 paise on Tuesday, closing at a record low of 90.97 against the US dollar. This comes as strong dollar demand from metal importers and continued foreign fund outflows weighed on investor sentiment.Forex traders said that the rising geopolitical uncertainties, including fresh US expansionary signals, have…

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Bid battle escalates: Netflix revises Warner Bros acquisition; offers all-cash deal

[ad_1] Netflix has revised its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, shifting to an all-cash transaction valued at USD 27.75 per share. The move aims at simplifying the deal structure and strengthening its position amid rival takeover efforts.The revised offer values Warner Bros. Discovery at an enterprise value of about USD 82.7 billion, including debt…

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Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold cost in Delhi, Mumbai & other cities – Check rates

[ad_1] Gold prices surged to fresh record highs on Tuesday as renewed fears of a potential US–EU trade war pushed investors towards safe-haven assets amid rising global uncertainty.The rally followed tariff threats by US President Donald Trump against European nations opposing his Greenland move, triggering risk aversion across global markets. Precious metal extended gains from…

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Silver prices soar! White metal adds over Rs 85,000 so far in 2026; is it the right time to buy?

[ad_1] Silver made a stellar debut in 2026, soaring over 35%, or nearly Rs 85,000 per kg, investors rush towards the precious metal amid tightening supplies and escalating geopolitical tensions involving the US, Iran and Greenland. The white metal’s momentum further strengthened after MCX silver futures decisively crossed the Rs 3 lakh per kg milestone….

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Budget 2026: Why standard deduction should be hiked under the new income tax regime – explained

[ad_1] The standard deduction limit varies depending on the tax regime that salaried taxpayers opt for. (AI image) Budget 2026 income tax expectations: Standard deduction is seen as a much needed relief for taxpayers – it’s a simple, straightforward deduction from your gross income – a fixed amount that allows salaried taxpayers and pensioners to…

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