Congress staging drama in delimitation issue: Dayanidhi Maran

Gold prices surged on Friday, marking its first weekly gain in five weeks. This uptick is attributed to softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data, which has led investors to scale back expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. The weaker payroll numbers have eased inflation concerns, boosting bullion’s appeal. Other precious metals like silver, platinum, and…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup became the largest prediction market event, generating over $5.4 billion in trading volume. Expanded participation, lower-cost markets and AI-driven innovations are accelerating adoption, with annual sports prediction market volumes projected to reach up to $923 billion by 2030.

Japan’s SOMPO Insurance is discussing increasing its stake in Universal SOMPO General Insurance. The Japanese insurer aims to acquire shares from existing Indian shareholders to reach majority control. This move follows the government’s liberalization of foreign direct investment norms in the insurance sector. Universal SOMPO has shown strong growth and profitability in recent years. Additional…