Check What’s Open, What’s Closed as 30 Crore Workers Join Strike from Midnight

Check What’s Open, What’s Closed as 30 Crore Workers Join Strike from Midnight

32 India will witness a 24-hour nationwide strike starting midnight on February 12 as major central trade unions push ahead with a Bharat Bandh call. The protest, backed by farmer groups and several worker organisations, may disrupt banking services, public transport, government offices and industrial activity in multiple states. Trade union leaders say more than…

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What’s open, what’s closed across India; check full list

What’s open, what’s closed across India; check full list

News Desk Last Updated: 10 February 2026, 02:03 PM IST A nationwide strike backed by trade unions and farmer groups is expected to disrupt banking, transport and government services across several states. Representative image: Canva India is preparing for widespread disruption on February 12 as central trade unions, backed by farmer organisations, have called a…

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Post Operation Sindoor push: Defence budget jumps 15% to Rs 7.85 lakh crore; what’s in the pipeline for India’s military

Post Operation Sindoor push: Defence budget jumps 15% to Rs 7.85 lakh crore; what’s in the pipeline for India’s military

NEW DELHI: The Union Budget 2026 has set aside Rs 7.85 lakh crore for defence, marking a sharp 15 per cent jump from Rs 6.81 lakh crore last year, as the government sharpens its focus on military modernisation in the post Operation Sindoor security environment.According to official figures, the defence outlay for 2026–27 stands at…

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Gold price prediction: What's the gold outlook for January 30, 2026 & should you sell?

Gold price prediction: What’s the gold outlook for January 30, 2026 & should you sell?

Lower highs and lower lows on the intraday chart confirm a short-term bearish trend. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are exhibiting weakness on an intraday basis, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. He shares the intraday strategy for investors of gold and key levels to watch…

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New record! China trade surplus hits $1.2 trillion - what’s the outlook for 2026?

New record! China trade surplus hits $1.2 trillion – what’s the outlook for 2026?

China registered a trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government reported on Wednesday. The record figure comes as strong exports to international markets offset slowing shipments to the United States. According to customs data cited by AP, the country’s exports rose 5.5% to $3.77 trillion last year, while imports remained steady at…

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Gold price prediction today: Why are gold prices rallying & what's the next level to watch out for? Top points to know

Gold price prediction today: Why are gold prices rallying & what’s the next level to watch out for? Top points to know

Amidst the factor mentioned above, prices have witnessed a significant gap up on Monday morning. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are rallying this week and several global factors including a possible Supreme Court judgment on US President Donald Trump’s tariffs would be a key factor to watch out for, says Manav Modi,…

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Khawaja Asif says Pakistan may not need IMF loans soon — what's behind the claim

Khawaja Asif says Pakistan may not need IMF loans soon — what’s behind the claim

Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif Pakistan on Tuesday expressed confidence that it may no longer need financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund within six months, with Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif claiming the country had seen a surge in aircraft orders following a four-day military standoff with India in May, Geo TV reported.Speaking on…

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