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Tons Of Silver Flow Into India — But Do You Know Where It Comes From?
Silver consumption in India is surging as prices edge towards Rs 2 lakh per kg. With limited domestic output, the country now depends on imports for nearly 80-90% of its needs
Berkshire’s likely top stock picker: Who he is and how he got there
Ted Weschler, 64, is a value-oriented investor who joined Berkshire Hathaway as an investment manager in 2012.
New Year 2026 cinematic portraits made easy: 5 Top AI prompts for ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok
Celebrate New Year 2026 with cinematic AI portraits! Here is how you can turn your selfies into hyper-realistic, high-fashion visuals with fireworks, luxury outfits, and festive vibes. Here are five viral AI prompts for stunning, social-media-ready portraits on ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok and more.
Google Doodle today celebrates Happy New Year 2026 fresh beginnings visuals: Here's how
Google celebrates the New Year 2026 with a fresh Doodle symbolising new beginnings. The artwork highlights January 1 as a time for reflection and resolutions, marking the start of the calendar year across cultures through a fresh notebook, pen, coffee, skipping rope and other illustrations.
Sovereign Funds Push Into Tech as Assets Swell to $15 Trillion
Sovereign wealth funds globally amassed a record $15 trillion in assets under management in a year when many deepened their technology investments and profited from buoyant markets, according to a new report by Global SWF.
Additional excise duty on tobacco, health cess on pan masala to be effective February 1
From February 1, pan masala, cigarettes, tobacco and similar products will attract a GST rate of 40%, while biris will attract 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to a government notification
US firm & NTPC to team up, fuel India’s thorium ambitions
Israeli trade negotiators to visit India in January for FTA talks
Israeli trade negotiators will visit India in January for trade pact talks. This marks a pre-round for a Free Trade Agreement. Indian negotiators are expected to visit Russia after Budget 2026. This visit is for the second round of negotiations for the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union trade pact. Bilateral trade between India and Israel was $3.62 billion in FY25.
Redmi Note 15 to Oppo Reno 15: These 5 phones are set to debut in January 2026
Several smartphones are set to launch in January in India, including the Redmi Note 15 and Realme 16 Pro series on January 6, followed by the Poco M8 5G and Motorola Signature series.
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio warns against giving rights to chatbots, says we may need to shut them down
Yoshua Bengio warned against granting rights to AI, likening it to giving citizenship to hostile aliens. He emphasizes the need for control over AI, which is showing signs of self-preservation, and cautions that such rights could prevent humans from shutting down harmful systems.
Telcos accuse Adani-run Navi Mumbai airport of blocking mobile infra, allege monopoly arrangements
The airport operator has deployed an in-building network and has sought from telcos “extortionary charges” that “undermine competition and consumer choice”
Star ratings mandatory for refrigerator, TV, LPG stove, cooling tower, chillers from Jan 1
Star labelling was earlier made mandatory on room air conditioners, electric ceiling-type fans, stationary storage type electric water heater, washing machine, and tubular fluorescent lamps and self-ballasted LED lamps
AI an accelerator not a threat: Anand Mahindra
India’s broadband user base crosses 100 crore after six-fold growth since 2014: All you need to know
The number of broadband subscribers in India has surpassed 100 crore, according to TRAI. The increase from 131.49 million in 2015 to 1 billion in 2025 reflects significant advancements in connectivity and digital infrastructure, aided by the National Broadband Mission 2.0.
iPhone 17 Pro Max gets over ₹11,000 discount ahead of New Year: how to grab the deal
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max is now priced at ₹1,38,490, a discount of over ₹10,000 from its launch price. Additional offers include a ₹4,000 instant bank discount, reducing the effective price to ₹1,34,490.
iPhone 16 gets steep price cut ahead of New Year, available for under ₹60,000: here's how to grab the deal
The iPhone 16 has dropped below ₹60,000 during Vijay Sales’ Apple Days sale, thanks to bank discounts and exchange offers. The phone runs on Apple's A18 silicone and comes with support for Apple Intelligence features.
Growth To Remain High In 2026 Despite Unfavourable External Environment: RBI
Malhotra noted the Indian economy and the financial system remain robust and resilient.