SC issues notice to Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav over SIR march

Ashwini Vaishnaw on why building tech resilience critical for India amid changing times

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The 'biggest' risk to Asia’s economies isn’t over yet, IMF warns

The IMF has warned that a prolonged Middle East war and renewed disruptions to energy production, shipping routes and critical infrastructure pose the biggest risks to economies across the Middle East and Central Asia. With energy buffers thinning, the lender expects a sharp regional contraction in 2026, followed by an uneven recovery in 2027.

Colorado began removing non-native brook trout from two mountain creeks in 2011; 13 years later, rare native cutthroat trout had increased more than 11-fold

Over a span of 13 years in Grand County, Colorado, dedicated conservation efforts have led to a remarkable surge in cutthroat trout populations, rising from 123 to an astonishing 1,425 fish in select streams. This success stems from the strategic removal of invasive brook trout through electrofishing and the introduction of genetically modified fish.

Bank failed to pay Rs 100 for insurance renewal, family's Rs 2 lakh claim rejected after son's death; SBI ordered to pay Rs 2.1 lakh

A consumer commission in Aligarh has directed State Bank of India (SBI) to pay Rs 2 lakh to a woman whose son died after the bank failed to deduct a Rs 100 insurance renewal premium despite sufficient funds in his account. The insurer had denied the claim, saying it had not received the premium or issued a policy for the disputed period. SBI must also pay Rs 5,000 in compensation and Rs 5,000 towards litigation expenses, with interest at 7% per annum.

Silver futures rise to ₹2.08 lakh per kg

On the MCX, silver for December delivery rose by ₹561 or 0.27% to ₹2,08,899 per kilogram in a business turnover of 3,125 lots

Jio IPO fever grips telecom stocks: Airtel, Vodafone Idea & others rise up to 4%

Telecom stocks rose sharply on as investors focused on Jio Platforms’ upcoming IPO and its implications for sector valuations. Nomura estimates Jio’s equity value at Rs 9.8 lakh crore to Rs 10.3 lakh crore, while its analysis suggests Bharti Airtel trades at a discount despite stronger subscriber trends and tariff-hike prospects.

Bessent urges World Bank to end restrictions on upstream oil, gas financing

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the World Bank to ease restrictions on oil and gas financing, support deep-sea mining, and reform procurement policies. He also advocated nuclear energy investments and stronger IMF scrutiny of global economic imbalances, reflecting the Trump administration’s push to reshape multilateral institutions around American priorities.

Women BJP MPs to meet LS Speaker, demand action against Cong MP Akoijam

A delegation of women BJP MPs, led by Roop Kumari Chaudhary, plans to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. They will demand action against Congress MP Bimol Akoijam amid sexual harassment allegations. Akoijam was recently dismissed from his teaching position at JNU following these allegations. Multiple female students had accused him of making inappropriate remarks and attempts at harassment. An FIR has been registered against him based on these complaints.

North Carolina removed invasive carp from Lake Mattamuskeet in a restoration effort; an earlier removal campaign increased water clarity more than fourfold and expanded underwater grasses by 16,000 acres

Lake Mattamuskeet in North Carolina has seen a dedicated restoration initiative aimed at curbing the invasive common carp's adverse effects on aquatic life. Launched in 2019, the program employed historical removal strategies to diminish carp numbers. Although some progress was detected, studies revealed the remaining carp were not a significant ecological threat. This case underscores the inherent challenges of ecological restoration and the efficacy of traditional approaches in sustaining biodiversity.

Gold futures rise to ₹1.47 lakh/10 gm on firm spot demand

Fresh positions by market players led to the rise in the precious metal's prices