Russia sells reserve gold for first time in 25 years to fund Ukraine war deficit: Report

Russia has begun selling physical gold from its central bank reserves for the first time in 25 years, as the government seeks to plug a widening budget deficit driven by sustained military expenditure, according to a report by Berlin-based news outlet bne IntelliNews.Regulatory data show that between 2022 and 2025, Russia sold gold and foreign…

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New Zealand 48/2 in 15.3 Overs | BAN vs NZ, 2nd ODI Live Score: Nahid Rana removes Henry Nicholls, Will Young early

BAN vs NZ, 2nd ODI Live Score: New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bat in the second one-day international against Bangladesh. New Zealand retained the starting lineup that won the series-opener by 26 runs as they aims to clinch the three-match ODI section of the tour. Bangladesh made one lineup…

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Stock market crash today: Nifty50 goes below 24,900; BSE Sensex down over 1,000 points on Middle East tensions

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex crashed in opening trade on Monday amidst rising Middle East tensions and global market turmoil, with impact on crude oil prices and trade in focus. While Nifty50 went below 24,900, BSE Sensex was done over 1,000 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was…

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Middle East Crisis: Petrol and diesel prices today: What does Middle East crisis mean for fuel cost? Check city-wise list of current rates

As the Middle East crisis escalates, concerns have grown over a possible rise in petrol and diesel prices. However, despite a sharp increase in global crude oil prices, fuel rates in major Indian cities have remained unchanged. Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as retail petrol and diesel prices in the country are not…

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‘Reaching playoffs isn’t enough’: LSG owner lays down marker for Rishabh Pant to earn ‘respect’ | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant, Sanjiv Goenka Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka said that reaching the playoffs is not enough and that the team must win the title to earn “respect”.Goenka said the franchise is still shaping its identity and that success in the league is measured…

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PSL’s loss, RR’s gain! Sangakkara hails Shanaka as ‘ideal replacement’ for Sam Curran | Cricket News

Sam Curran and Dasun Shanaka (Agency Image) Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara has expressed disappointment over the absence of Sam Curran from the IPL 2026 season, calling it a significant setback for the franchise. The England all-rounder has been ruled out due to a groin injury just days before the tournament begins.In response, the…

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IPL 2026: RR’s Romi Bhinder fined for phone breach; BCCI calls response ‘unsatisfactory’ | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Romi Bhinder (X Photo) NEW DELHI: In a firm reminder of its zero-tolerance stance on anti-corruption protocols, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has fined Rajasthan Royals team manager Romi Bhinder Rs 1 lakh for breaching match-day regulations during an Indian Premier League fixture.The incident occurred during Rajasthan Royals’…

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Nitish Rana reveals Rishabh Pant’s advice before joining Delhi Capitals: ‘He took just three seconds’ | Cricket News

Nitish Rana and Rishabh Pant (PTI) Delhi Capitals’ newest recruit Nitish Rana has revealed that a short conversation with Rishabh Pant played a key role in his decision to return to his home franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season.The experienced left-handed batter will represent the Delhi Capitals for the first time in…

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Gold price prediction today (March 10, 2026): Is dollar playing spoilsport for gold rally?

he US Dollar stands to gain on surging oil prices as the US is energy dependent. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are competing with the strength in dollar amidst the Middle East crisis, says Praveen Singh, Senior Fundamental Research Analyst- Currencies and Commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan:Gold Performance: In the week ending…

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