Gold prices under pressure; key support seen at Rs 142,800–143,200 range

Centre arms DRDO with new financial powers to fast-track next-gen weapons

Iran Claims $6bn Frozen Assets in Qatar to Be Released Amid US Dispute

Iranian President declared a 'great victory' after announcing the expected release of $6 billion in frozen assets held in Qatar. The announcement comes at a time of rising tensions in the Persian Gulf, adding uncertainty to ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations. Washington has contradicted Tehran's claim, stating that no assets have been unblocked so far. Pakistan has been playing a facilitative role in the diplomatic discussions between the two sides. It remains unclear whether Iran will participate in the next round of negotiations given the conflicting positions.

NHSRCL seeks design bids for Bengaluru-Chennai and Delhi-Varanasi bullet train corridors

Delhi ACB Arrests Two Ex-Health Officials in Rs 640-Crore Procurement Scam

Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch has arrested former DGHS director Vatsala Aggarwal and ex-deputy controller Neeraj Chopra in connection with a Rs 640-crore procurement scam. The two officials are accused of manipulating tenders for medicines and medical equipment to benefit select suppliers at inflated prices. The alleged fraud caused substantial financial losses to Delhi's public health budget. The arrests follow an earlier FIR and a prior arrest, pointing to a wider conspiracy within the Central Procurement Agency.