TVK Invites MDMK, VCK, IUML As Stalin Questions Tamil Nadu Govt Stability Chennai, June 30, 2026: Tamil Nadu politics has entered a fresh phase of realignment after the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) invited key parties, including the VCK, MDMK, and IUML, for a July 1 meeting with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The invitation comes days after Vaiko-led MDMK walked out of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and moved closer to the TVK governme

Commercial LPG Supply Restored As Govt Lifts Curbs New Delhi, June 26, 2026: Industrial and commercial LPG users have received relief after the Centre restored non-domestic packed LPG supply to the levels available before the West Asia crisis. The decision comes after the government reviewed fuel availability and found improvement in both domestic LPG production and imported LPG

India-Bound Oil Supertanker Booked At Nearly 9 Times Freight Rate A supertanker heading toward India has been provisionally booked from the Persian Gulf at an unusually high freight rate, highlighting a sharp shortage of available vessels in the region. According to shipbrokers cited in the report, the very-large crude carrier, or VLCC, was booked at 897 Worldscale points, meanin

Nirav Modi Faces Rs 100 Crore Setback In UK Court Order Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi has faced a fresh legal setback after a UK court ordered him to repay more than $10.7 million, or over Rs 100 crore, to Bank of India in a loan recovery case. The order was passed by the London Circuit Commercial Court and relates to a loan given to Firestar Diamond FZE, a Dubai-based company

Gold Prices Today: Yellow Metal Rebounds As US-Iran Talks Keep Markets Volatile Gold prices recovered on Monday, June 22, 2026, after three straight sessions of losses, as investors closely watched US-Iran negotiations, crude oil movement, dollar strength, and global market volatility. For Indian buyers and traders, the movement in MCX gold and silver prices

Reliance AGM 2026: Jio IPO Moves Closer As Investors Watch AI, Retail And New Energy Plans Reliance Industries’ 49th Annual General Meeting on Friday, June 19, 2026, placed the long-awaited Jio IPO at the centre of investor attention, with Chairman Mukesh Ambani addressing shareholders on the group’s next phase of growth. The biggest development for markets was the progress o

India’s Forex Reserves Are Strong, But Capital Flow Risks Remain India’s foreign exchange reserves remain strong, but economists are still watching foreign capital flows closely as global uncertainty, rupee pressure, and oil import risks continue to shape the country’s external outlook.

RBI Bank Mis-Selling Rules 2027: What Customers Must Know From January 1, 2027, bank customers in India will get stronger protection against forced insurance sales, hidden charges, confusing consent screens, and manipulative app pop-ups. The Reserve Bank of India has issued new directions to stop commercial banks from pushing financial products that customers did not ask for or may not need.

Strait Of Hormuz Opens, But Petrol And Diesel Relief May Take Time The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after a reported US-Iran understanding has eased fears of a major oil supply shock. Crude oil prices have started cooling, but Indian consumers may not see an immediate drop in petrol, diesel, or LPG prices. The development is important for India because the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most crucial oil shipping routes. A large share of gl

Gold, Silver Prices Slip From Recent Highs Gold and silver prices are facing fresh pressure after a strong rally earlier this year. Experts say profit booking, a stronger dollar, rising oil prices, and global uncertainty are affecting bullion sentiment.   Gold And Silver Price Fall: What Investors Should Watch Now Gold and silver prices have slipped from thei

Gold ETF Selloff Raises Questions For Investors Gold ETF outflows have increased in 2026, but experts say retail investors should focus on allocation, not panic selling. Global gold ETFs have seen a sharp selloff in 2026, raising fresh questions for investors who use gold as a safe-haven asset. According to market data, global gold ETF investment has dropped sharply, with the latest weekly outflow being one of the biggest this year. Wh

Ujjwala Subsidy Cap Explained Ujjwala beneficiaries will now get subsidy support for only four LPG refills a year, as the government moves to curb misuse. The government’s decision to reduce subsidised LPG refills under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has brought fresh attention to household fuel costs and welfare delivery. Under the revised rule, Ujjwala beneficiaries will get subsidy support for only up to four LPG refills in a year, instead of nin

RBI Reviews Plastic Currency Notes Plan For India RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says polymer currency notes are under review, but no final decision has been taken yet. India’s currency system may see a major material change in the future, as RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the proposal to introduce polymer, or plastic, currency notes is under consideration. He clarified that no final decision has been taken yet and the RBI is still examining the pros

LPG Price Hike And Cooking Oil Rule Add Focus On Kitchen Budgets Domestic LPG has become costlier, while new cooking oil pack rules aim to help shoppers compare prices better   Households Face Higher Cooking Gas Cost Indian households are facing another kitchen budget shock after domestic LPG prices were increased by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder. In Delhi, the rate has reportedly moved from ₹913

Anupam Mittal’s Twice-A-Month Salary Idea Starts Fresh Payroll Debate In India Anupam Mittal’s suggestion to pay salaries twice a month has triggered debate over employee cash flow, financial stress, and payroll challenges in India. Anupam Mittal’s suggestion that Indian companies should consider paying salaries twice a month has started a fresh debate on how employees receive their monthly income. The idea sounds simple. Instead of waiti