Gold price prediction today: MCX Gold December futures are witnessing a strong recovery, with prices trading around Rs 1,51,325 after breaking above the earlier consolidation zone near Rs 1,49,500–Rs 1,50,000.

Delays of several hours: Passenger trains using slower freight locos amid shortage
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/passenger-trains-being-run-with-slower-freight-engines-as-indian-railways-faces-locomotives-shortage-records-show-80-100-cases-a-month-causing-delays-of-several-hours/articleshow/134813298.cms

Indian Railways records contain several instances in which a lack of locomotives designed for passenger services led to trains being hauled by freight engines, which operate at lower speeds. The use of these locomotives has affected running times and caused operational delays, the records show. The Railway Ministry, however, said it was accelerating efforts to expand locomotive production.

Sisters sought 1/3rd share in parents' property; Madras HC rules in favour of brother
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/sisters-sought-share-in-parents-properties-under-hindu-succession-law-madras-hc-rules-for-brother-over-mothers-land-on-ouster-fathers-estate-over-missing-parties/articleshow/134824987.cms

In this case, the parents of two daughters and a son owned several properties. The daughters got married and moved to their husbands' homes. On September 10, 2026, the Madras High Court dismissed the sisters' appeal for a share, allowing their brother to retain the land.

UPI vs credit cards: What should you choose for payments after MDR?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/upi-vs-credit-cards-what-should-you-choose-for-payments-after-mdr/articleshow/134822791.cms

The overall value of a transaction depends on several factors including the payment mode, transaction value, the applicable MDR (if any), and the value-back attached to the payment method. This becomes particularly relevant as UPI increasingly intersects with the credit card ecosystem through RuPay credit cards.

Teacher denied gratuity for working past 60; Allahabad HC orders payment with 6% interest
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/she-worked-as-a-teacher-till-62-years-of-age-instead-of-retiring-at-60-but-was-denied-gratuity-because-of-extended-service-allahabad-hc-orders-payment-with-6-interest/articleshow/134831020.cms

A woman joined an educational institution in Faizabad as an assistant teacher on August 16, 1992. She continued working there until March 31, 2019, when she retired. However, the institution declined to pay her gratuity, arguing that the prescribed retirement age was 60 and she had remained in service until she was 62.

PERM freeze: Indian IT stocks rally, but talent exodus looms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/perm-freeze-indian-it-stocks-rally-but-talent-exodus-looms/articleshow/134841088.cms

States to assess GDP through spending method
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/states-to-assess-gdp-through-spending-method/articleshow/134842637.cms

Man faces Rs 17.18 lakh tax penalty over Rs 55.62 lakh unexplained deposits; ITAT gives relief
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/man-did-not-file-itr-faced-rs-17-18-lakh-penalty-over-alleged-rs-55-62-lakh-unexplained-cash-deposits-itat-mumbai-deletes-penalty-because-tax-officer-invoked-wrong-provision/articleshow/134837562.cms

A man had not filed an income tax return for assessment year 2016-17. The tax department subsequently completed a reassessment without his participation and, on February 15, 2024, assessed his total income at Rs 55.62 lakh. The amount was treated as unexplained cash deposits in a bank account that the department attributed to him.