Gold and silver prices fell on 31 July amid a stronger US dollar and hawkish Federal Reserve comments. Gold lost $84 per ounce but remained 1.5% higher for July, while silver declined to $57.22, tracking a 4% drop for the month.
Fintech firm Chime is reducing its workforce by ten percent. This move aligns with a broader trend of companies using AI for operational efficiencies. Chime's CEO noted smaller teams are now moving faster and achieving more. Other financial companies like Block and Visa have also announced job cuts. These changes aim to build a stronger and more profitable business.
Rescue teams have recovered 32 bodies overnight from two coal mines in the Sorange coalfield near Quetta after a methane gas explosion, while search operations remain underway to find two more miners, according to a report by Dawn citing an official.
Retiring England allrounder takes two wickets and hits 20 in tight win over Somerset
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the recent Gen Z protests, reacting to the self-styled Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and backing criticism over the alleged use of abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The actor described some protesters as "cockroaches" and alleged that they did not represent genuine students.
Netflix has announced Chumbak, a new multi-generational comedy set in a contemporary urban Indian neighbourhood, premiering on August 28. The series follows five families living side by side, exploring the everyday celebrations, crises and chaos that unfold within a close-knit community. Chumbak features an ensemble cast including Neena Gupta, Deven Bhojani, Arjun Bijlani, Helly Shah, Manasi Parekh, Sumeet Vyas, Sandeepa Dhar, Sumeet Raghavan, Anant V. Joshi, Amyra Dastur, Delnaaz Irani and Atu…
A Chhattisgarh labourer was killed and another injured in a terrorist attack at a brick kiln in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Deepak Ratray, 24, died from his injuries, while Bopinder, 28, is hospitalised. The attack follows recent violence against non-local workers in the region.
A critical evaluation of emissions reduction targets set under the country’s carbon market framework has deemed the targets “modest and unambitious” — unlikely to drive changes in operations that would reduce emissions substantially. Between October 2025 and January 2026 India notified greenhouse gas reduction targets for nine industries. Under the framework, industries can earn carbon […]
