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File photo: EU President Ursula von der Leyen (Picture credit: AP) The European Union is moving to reduce its reliance on China for critical raw materials, following Beijing’s latest export restrictions on rare earths and battery materials. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday said the bloc is preparing a new strategy, named…

Pakistan’s total public debt reached $286.832 billion (PKR 80.6 trillion) as of June 2025, almost 13 per cent higher than the previous year, according to official data released by the ministry of finance in its Annual Debt Review for FY25. Of this, domestic debt stood at PKR 54.5 trillion while external debt was PKR 26.0…

India’s top office markets—Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai—saw an average 4.3 per cent year-on-year growth in prime office rents during July-September 2025, according to real estate consultant Knight Frank. As per news agency PTI, leasing activity across these cities is expected to reach 50 million sq ft in 2025, surpassing last year’s record of 41 million…

For almost two years, prices in the United States have been climbing faster than most people’s paychecks. Groceries, rent, fuel, and electricity all went up, squeezing budgets and forcing families to cut back. Now there’s finally a bit of good news: inflation is slowing. Prices in September rose 3% compared to a year earlier, a…

India is making rapid strides in developing advanced semiconductor chipsets capable of powering high-tech applications such as CCTVs, servers, and high-performance computing, Union minister for electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. The government plans to invest over Rs 200 crore in energy-efficient microprocessors as part of this initiative.Semiconductors are crucial for modern technology,…

Indian Railways has launched over 12,075 special trains across the country to ensure smooth and convenient travel for passengers during the festival season. Most of these trains operated around Diwali and Chhath Puja, while many also ran during Durga Puja. To manage the massive rush, holding areas equipped with all essential passenger amenities have been…

The government is working on measures to protect conventional media from disruptions caused by the rapid growth of new media platforms, sources cited by news agency ANI claimed on Saturday. As part of the efforts, government advertisement rates for print media are set to increase by 26 per cent, with a formal notification expected after…

In a move aimed at simplification, transparency, and improving the Ease of Doing Business, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has merged 31 separate Customs Duty notifications into a single, comprehensive document. As per news agency ANI, the consolidated Notification No. 45/2025, dated October 24, 2025, will come into effect on November…

Civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu on Saturday inaugurated the renovated Terminal 2 (T2) at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), which will resume operations from Sunday.Built four decades ago by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), T2 had been closed since April this year for an extensive renovation. IGIA, India’s largest airport, comprises three terminals—T1,…

Investing in gold once used to be a domain dominated by neighbourhood jewellers, and velvet ornament boxes. Now, the age-old practice of buying gold has undergone a glittering transformation, with investors increasingly turning to digital gold for its flexibility, safety, and ease of access.Unlike traditional gold, digital gold is 24-carat pure (99.99%) and comes without…