Jaipur Metro Phase-2: Cabinet approves Rs 13,038 crore project; 41-km corridor to boost connectivity

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Jaipur Metro Phase-2, a 41-km North–South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod with 36 stations, at a total cost of Rs 13,037.66 crore, according to a government statement.The project will be implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture of the Centre and the Rajasthan…

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Fertiliser support: Cabinet clears Rs 41,534 crore nutrient-based subsidy for Kharif 2026; DAP price kept unchanged

The Union Cabinet, on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilisers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Kharif season 2026 on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers, according to an official statement.The subsidy will be applicable for the Kharif season from April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026. The tentative…

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Gold price today (April 8, 2026): How much 18K, 22K and 24K gold costs in your city? Check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & more

Gold prices on Wednesday showed a mixed trend with futures trading higher while retail rates moved both up and down across cities.Data from the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) showed that the June contract rose Rs 3,236, or 2.15%, to Rs 1,53,525 per 10 grams, while the August contract gained Rs 3,498, or 2.29%, to Rs…

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Adani group stocks rise up to 13%, add Rs 96,000 crore to market cap; what’s driving the rally?

Adani group stocks surged up to 13% on Wednesday after Gautam Adani moved a US court seeking dismissal of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) civil case. The move has boosted investor sentiment across Adani Group firms.The rally followed a development in a New York federal court, where lawyers representing Gautam Adani said that they…

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Iran-US ceasefire impact: Oil prices drop, Hormuz to see ‘controlled’ movement; global markets surge

Representative image (AI-generated) As the Iran-US ceasefire kicks in, global markets are witnessing a sharp shift across multiple sectors.US President Donald Trump announced a temporary two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, linking the move to Iran’s willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and engage in negotiations.Crude prices, which had surged above $100…

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Gold price prediction today: Where is gold headed on April 8, 2026 & in the near-term?

Gold remains in a broad consolidation phase following the recent correction from highs. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will likely be range-bound in the coming days, says Divya Mandaliya, Commodity Research Analyst, Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Limited.Gold’s price action over the past week highlights a market increasingly driven by liquidity…

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