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Gold price prediction today: Why gold prices are rising? Check August 26, 2026 outlook
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/gold-price-prediction-today-india-where-is-gold-silver-rate-headed-on-august-26-2026-mcx-gold-futures-outlook-us-iran-war-middle-east-tensions/articleshow/133531473.cms

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing a positive bias, and while short-term news related fluctuations may occur, the long-term outlook is bullish, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst - Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.

India’s 1st hydrogen train travels 6,000 km; cuts 36,444 kg CO2 emissions
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/emitting-only-water-vapour-indias-2400-kw-hydrogen-train-is-the-worlds-most-powerful-within-days-of-launch-it-travels-600-km-and-reduces-carbon-dioxide-emissions-by-36444-kg/articleshow/133533990.cms

India’s first hydrogen train consists of 10 coaches and can accommodate 2,600 passengers. It operates between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana with a maximum operating speed of 75 kmph, although the train has been designed to reach 110 kmph.

Why India’s rice exports to Iran may survive Trump's sanctions threat
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/why-indias-rice-exports-to-iran-may-survive-trumps-sanctions-threat/articleshow/133534935.cms

India's rice exports to Iran are expected to continue despite tougher US sanctions. Demand from Iran remains firm for food security reasons, ensuring continued purchases. Indian exporters utilize alternative payment channels in countries like Turkey and the UAE. Essential goods like rice and pharmaceuticals are unlikely to face disruption. Bilateral trade has significantly declined from its previous peak levels.

Trump’s immigration crackdown: H-1B fee hike, visa appointments halted; key changes explained
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/trumps-immigration-crackdown-h-1b-fee-hike-visa-appointments-halted-key-changes-explained/articleshow/133533138.cms

Rs 30 lakh a month for an intern? India’s high-speed trading firms are in a fierce talent war
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/rs-30-lakh-a-month-for-an-intern-indias-high-speed-trading-firms-are-in-a-fierce-talent-war/articleshow/133534799.cms

In a bid to attract the brightest minds, high-frequency trading firms in India are ramping up intern compensation to unprecedented levels. This surge in hiring is influenced by stricter regulations on derivatives and a lull in equity market movements. Companies such as Quadeye and Graviton Research Capital are notably enhancing their internship packages, with global firms following suit to secure top quantitative talent from leading institutions.

Explained: When it makes sense to take a joint home loan and when it doesn’t
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/explained-when-it-makes-sense-to-take-a-joint-home-loan-and-when-it-doesnt/articleshow/133537253.cms

When two earning members of a household apply together for a loan, their combined income can potentially improve loan eligibility and help manage repayment burden more efficiently. Most banks and HFCs reiterate that adding an earning family member as a co-applicant can improve their borrowing eligibility.

Gold may hit Rs 15 lakh per 10 grams? Billionaire investor Thomas Kaplan sees gold at $50,000 an ounce, calls another tenfold rise ‘inevitable’
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/gold-may-hit-rs-15-lakh-per-10-grams-billionaire-investor-thomas-kaplan-sees-gold-at-50000-an-ounce-calls-another-tenfold-rise-inevitable/articleshow/133544845.cms