Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia has been appointed Indian Air Force (IAF) vice-chief and will take charge from Sunday. Currently, he is the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Air Command.
Population enumeration for the 2027 Census will be conducted across most of India from January 25 to February 28, 2027, with poll-bound states and snow-bound regions excluded from the schedule, the government announced on Friday.
As concerns rise over the Nasdaq 100, which faces risks surpassing $2 trillion this month, investors are questioning the viability of major AI investments. With firms like Meta and Alphabet boosting their spending projections, uncertainties around profitability loom large. However, positive results from Microsoft and SpaceX provide a hopeful contrast to an otherwise declining market.
The Campbell family has put Penn's Cave and Wildlife Park in Centre Hall up for sale, ending a remarkable 118-year legacy. With a listing price of $34 million, this expansive estate includes an impressive limestone cave system, a vibrant wildlife park, and a private airport. As the sale process begins, state officials in Pennsylvania are looking into potential conservation strategies, with the family promising a smooth transition of current operations.
A personal letter from Martha Washington, describing her daughter's recovery, has found a new home at the Library of Congress. This 1760 correspondence, directed to Margaret Green, sheds light on Martha's motherhood journey and is the first handwritten piece by her in the library's archives. Its acquisition underscores women's vital roles during colonial America, adding depth alongside Mary Todd Lincoln's letters.
Reliance Industries Limited announced impressive figures for FY27, with consolidated gross revenue peaking at Rs 3,62,268 crore. The company experienced a remarkable profit growth of 33.8%, reaching Rs 29,550 crore, largely due to a stellar 67.9% rise in oil-to-chemicals segment EBITDA. While retail revenue saw a 6.4% improvement, challenges persisted in that sector. Moreover, the quarter's capital expenditure of Rs 38,153 crore predominantly targeted O2C and New Energy.
Bhavitha Mandava, originally from Hyderabad, transitioned from architecture studies to international modeling. After being scouted in a New York subway, she debuted with Bottega Veneta. She made history by opening a Chanel show, marking Indian representation in fashion. Recently, Bhavitha was recognized by Instagram with the 2026 Rings Award for her creative impact. This accomplishment highlights her unique journey and contributions to the fashion industry.
The Bharatiya Janata Party is planning to launch a counter-protest in Delhi against the Congress-led INDIA bloc's rally against voter irregularities at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, news agency ANI reported.
Gold and silver prices have plummeted to their lowest in a year as energy costs surge and inflation remains a pressing concern. The decline in precious metals mirrors waning investor confidence, driven by fears over persistently high interest rates set by the US Federal Reserve. Furthermore, weak demand from major Asian markets is further stifling gold sales, contributing to the downturn seen in platinum and palladium as well.