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Economy
Trump Administration Launches Major H-1B Visa Fraud Investigation; Cognizant Among Companies Named
US Expands Probe Into Alleged H-1B Visa Fraud The Trump administration has launched what officials describe as one of the most extensive investigations into alleged H-1B visa fraud in recent years. According to statements from the US Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General, investigators have issued numerous summonses as part of a broader effort...
News
EPFO Launches New Centralized Database: Faster PF Claims, Instant Updates & Digital Services Explained
EPFO Completes Major Digital Transformation, Bringing Faster PF Services to Millions The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has completed one of its biggest digital modernization initiatives by shifting millions of member records to a new centralized database. The upgrade is expected to significantly improve claim processing, reduce service delays, and make Provident Fund (PF) management...
News
7000 crores Mumbai–Pune Expressway Missing Link Damaged by Monsoon Landslide Just Weeks After Opening, Raising Safety Concerns
Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s New Missing Link Faces Early Setback After Monsoon Landslide The recently inaugurated Mumbai–Pune Expressway Missing Link has suffered a significant setback after a monsoon-triggered landslide damaged a retaining wall on the newly opened section. The incident occurred barely nine weeks after the project’s inauguration, forcing authorities to partially suspend traffic while engineers assess...
Commodities
Jackdaw Gas Field Sparks Fresh Climate Debate: Owner Says Project Will Have ‘No Material’ Impact on Global Warming
Jackdaw Gas Field Back in the Spotlight The UK’s controversial Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea has returned to the center of the country’s energy and climate debate after its owner released an updated environmental assessment arguing that the project’s greenhouse gas emissions will “not materially influence” global climate change. The revised assessment comes...
Global
Ukraine Launches Major Drone Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries and Tankers: What It Means for Global Oil Prices, Crimea, and India
Ukraine Targets Russian Energy Infrastructure in One of the Largest Drone Operations Ukraine has launched one of its most significant long-range drone campaigns of the year, targeting multiple Russian oil refineries and fuel tankers linked to supplying occupied Crimea. According to Ukrainian officials, the overnight operation struck three oil refineries and several tankers believed to...
GOLD
Gold Price Today: 24K, 22K & 18K Gold Rates in USD (July 8, 2026) – Live Price Per Gram & Ounce
Gold prices remained near historic highs on July 8, 2026, although the market experienced a mild pullback as the US Dollar strengthened and Treasury yields edged higher. Despite today’s decline, gold continues to attract investors looking for a safe-haven asset amid global economic uncertainty and ongoing geopolitical tensions. If you’re planning to invest in gold...
GOLD
Gold Price Today (July 8, 2026): Gold & Silver Slip Amid Strong US Dollar – Will Prices Recover on July 9-10?
Gold prices in India witnessed a slight decline on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, following weakness in international bullion markets. A stronger US dollar, rising crude oil prices, and expectations surrounding the upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting minutes weighed on investor sentiment. Silver prices also moved lower, continuing the recent correction. Gold Price Today in Major...
Global
Trump Threatens Fresh Action Against Iran: Says US May Strike Again, Warns of Kharg Island Operation and Hormuz Blockade
Trump Escalates Pressure on Iran with Fresh Military Warning Tensions in the Middle East have intensified once again after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States could launch additional military strikes against Iran if American interests or regional allies come under threat. Trump also raised the possibility of targeting Iran’s Kharg Island, the...
Finance
FII & DII Turn Aggressive Buyers: ₹2,752.96 Crore Net Inflow Signals Bullish Trend for Indian Stock Market
FII and DII Buying Sparks Optimism on Dalal Street Indian equity markets received a major boost as both Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) emerged as strong buyers in the latest trading session. According to the latest market data, FIIs purchased equities worth ₹1,962.80 crore, while DIIs added another ₹790.16 crore, taking...