China places former Sinopec and CNOOC boss Fu Chengyu, 75, under corruption probe

In 1907, gold and silver turned Rawhide, Nevada, into a town of 7,000; by 1910, only 500 remained after stock fraud, a major fire, and a flood wrecked the boom

In 1906, Rawhide, Nevada saw a surge in population, swelling to 7,000 residents after gold was discovered. However, by 1910, it faced a steep decline to about 500 inhabitants, driven by disasters like a severe fire in 1908 and flooding. Although the town was rich in gold and silver, scandals marred its image. Today, Rawhide is a sobering reminder of the fleeting glory of boomtowns.

Sudhanshu Trivedi targets Congress over mock Parliament, cites World Bank report

Sudhanshu Trivedi criticized the Congress party for organizing a mock Parliament after their recent failures. He emphasized the significant reduction in poverty in India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership from 2011 to 2023. Trivedi referenced the World Bank's report claiming only 2.6 percent of the population remains in extreme poverty today. The Gini Index results also showed that India ranks among the most economically equal countries globally.

Elon Musk has just one word for cockroach milk being touted as next superfood; the bizarre way it's extracted is even more shocking

Elon Musk reacted with a one-word comment, "Gross", after the New York Post reported on cockroach milk and its potential as a future superfood. Produced by female Pacific beetle cockroaches to nourish their young, the protein-rich secretion has attracted scientific interest, although its extraction remains complex and its use in food products is still being studied.

Congress Leaders pay tribute to Indira Gandhi on 42nd death anniversary

Congress Leaders pay tribute to Indira Gandhi on 42nd death anniversary

Rajasthan man opens bank app to check balance, finds Rs 10,00,00,00,00,000 lien on account where he had Rs 55,000; bank blocks his entire savings

A 22-year-old medical store employee in Rajasthan's Sikar, earning Rs 10,000 a month, found a Rs 1 lakh crore lien on his Kotak Bank account while trying to recharge his phone. His Rs 55,000 savings also became inaccessible. Police and the bank later confirmed a technical glitch, and the hold was lifted.

India-born financial journalist rings closing bell of London Stock Exchange

Shruti Tripathi Chopra, editor-in-chief of Financial News and Private Equity News at Dow Jones, led the closing-trading ceremony for the second edition of ‘South Asian Power Brokers’ this week

Kiren Rijiju challenges Congress with 5 questions on SIR, electoral processes

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has accused the Congress party of undermining democracy in India. He posed five questions to the party regarding their electoral performance and the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Rijiju questioned Congress's criticism of the exercise while emphasizing the importance of electoral integrity. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi announced a march in Delhi ahead of the INDIA bloc's mega rally at Ramlila Maidan.

Silver loses more than half its value from record high: What went wrong and will it recover?

Silver has plunged more than 58% from its February record high of nearly $120 an ounce to around $50, as profit-booking, weaker industrial demand and shifting macroeconomic conditions weigh on prices. Geojit’s Hareesh V explains what drove the rally, why it unravelled and what could shape silver’s recovery.

Turnaround Story: 8 stocks shift from loss to profit in September '26 quarter

Eight Nifty 500 stocks, including IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors and Delhivery, moved from losses to profits in the September 2026 quarter, according to StockEdge's profitability scan.

Mumbai woman lands at 2 am, books a cab and is surprised to find a female driver; says, "I felt like a man today"

Apoorva's late-night cab ride in Mumbai took a refreshing turn when she encountered a female driver at 2 am. This unexpected experience not only eased her nerves but sparked a conversation about women's safety while traveling alone. Her video resonated with many, igniting discussions on the essential measures women often take to stay safe in public transport.

Delhi govt mandates registration of domestic help agencies; Rs 50,000 fine for violations

The Delhi government has mandated registration for all private placement agencies providing domestic help services. Agencies must register within 15 days and complete police verification for workers. A penalty of Rs 50,000 will be imposed for non-compliance with these regulations. Employers are advised to verify agency registrations and insist on police checks before hiring. The measures aim to prevent exploitation of domestic workers and ensure fair working conditions.