Pax Silica Declaration: India-US sign Pax Silica Declaration: New Delhi’s entry ‘strategic and essential’

India entered the US-led Pax Silica strategic alliance on Friday, as the two sides signed Pax Silica Declaration in presence of Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and US under secretary of state for economic affairs, Jacob Helberg. This comes after US envoy Sergio Gor invited India to enter the bloc last month continuing efforts to finalise…

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‘India won’t make it to semi-finals’: Former Pakistan pacer’s shocking take | Cricket News

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has once again made headlines with his bold predictions about India’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. Just days after labelling Abhishek Sharma as a “slogger,” Amir has now targeted the entire Indian team, claiming the defending champions will not make it to the semi-finals. According to him, Suryakumar Yadav’s India,…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for February 20, 2026? What investors should know

Gold has moved below the mid-Bollinger band, confirming downside pressure. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are facing resistance at higher levels, and the short-term structure is showing weakness, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.Gold futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,54,700 after failing to sustain the…

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Edu advances hold up well despite visa, AI headwinds

Mumbai: Education lending in India is proving unexpectedly resilient. Growth remains brisk and asset quality has improved even as visa curbs for Indian students in some countries and labour-market uncertainty from artificial intelligence cloud employment prospects abroad. Data from Reserve Bank of India show education loans rising 14.8% year-on-year, with banks’ outstanding exposure reaching Rs…

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New labour codes: From layoff guidelines to timely wages; new checklist issued for employers

Labour and employement ministry has detailed a compliance checklist for employers in order to tighten accountability and minimise legal disputes. The ministry has listed almost two dozen requirements under the four labour codes: the Code on Wages, the Code on Social Security, the Industrial Relations Code and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code….

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Pax Silica: What is the US-led tech bloc ‘Pax Silica’ India may join? Trade agreement negotiations progress | India Business News

India likely to join US-led Pax Silica alliance (IANS) NEW DELHI: India is likely to formally join the US-led Pax Silica strategic alliance on Friday, amid efforts by New Delhi and Washington to finalise a proposed trade deal and advance other initiatives to strengthen ties.Pax Silica is an initiative aimed at building a secure, resilient…

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What are the risks in Real Estate investment?

Delays in project completion, lack of infrastructure, or slow growth in a particular geographic area can result in unrealised appreciation and delayed rental income. Natural hazards, government regulations, or higher interest rates can further escalate costs or lower demand for real estate. These external factors underscore the sensitivity of real estate performance to overall economic…

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