Daily Republic News
- India
- March 24, 2026
Nitish Kumar Elected Unopposed As Janta Dal United Party President
Patna: Janta United Dal Chief Nitish Kumar has been elected unopposed as the President of the Janata Dal (United), the party announced on Tuesday. A press conference regarding the election will be held at 2:30 PM at the party office in Delhi. “After the time for withdrawal of nom Read More
- India
- March 24, 2026
‘Only Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists Can Claim Scheduled Caste Benefits’: SC Upholds Andhra Pradesh HC Order
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that a person who follows any religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism cannot be recognised as a member of a Scheduled Caste (SC). Upholding Andhra Pradesh HC’s May 2025 verdict, the apex court made it clear that Read More
- Business
- March 24, 2026
Gold Rate Today: Check Gold Prices In Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad & Other Cities
Amid de-escalation in the Middle East crisis, the MCX gold rate opened at Rs 1,38,411 per 10 grams, while touching a low of Rs 1,36,762, signalling a 2% intraday loss on Tuesday.The COMEX gold price also opened lower in Asian trading. COMEX gold rate was hovering around $4,375/oz Read More
- Business
- March 24, 2026
War & Volatility: Why India’s Multi-Billion Dollar IPO Engine Has Stalled
The momentum of India’s primary markets has hit a geopolitical wall, as the escalating conflict involving Israel, the U.S., and Iran triggers a massive retreat from the world’s most active listing venue.In a reversal from the record-breaking activity seen in early 2026, over 160 Read More
- India
- March 24, 2026
‘Facility Was Old’: Samajwadi Party Leader Ansar Ahmad Detained After 4 Die In Prayagraj Cold Storage ‘Ammonia Leak’ Disaster
New Delhi: In a major update in Prayagraj cold storage tragedy where four workers were killed and 14 others were critically injured when the building collapsed on Monday afternoon, the police have managed to take former UP minister and Samajwadi Party leader Ansar Ahmad ‘Pehlwaan Read More
- Business
- March 24, 2026
Swiggy Hikes Platform Fee by 17% to Rs 17.58 per Order; Matches Zomato
India’s food delivery giant Swiggy has raised its platform fee by approximately 17%, matching a recent price hike by rival Zomato as both companies seek to protect margins as operational costs rise.As of Tuesday morning, Swiggy users are being charged a flat platform fee of ₹17.5 Read More
- India
- March 24, 2026
Supreme Court Grants Permanent Commission To Women Short Service Commission Officers
New Delhi: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday granted permanent commission to women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers, invoking its extraordinary powers to ensure “complete justice” and reinforce gender equality within the armed forces.A bench led Read More
- Business
- March 24, 2026
Australia And EU Seal Trade Deal, Seek To Cut Reliance On China For Critical Minerals
Australia and the European Union signed a trade deal on Tuesday that was eight years in the making, removing tariffs for almost all European goods and for nearly all exports of Australian critical minerals.But some Australian agricultural products like beef and sheep meat, for ex Read More
- Business
- March 24, 2026
Digital Gold Market Remains Limited Despite Innovation Due To Structural Challenges: Report
Despite increasing digitalisation in gold trading and the emergence of new products such as tokens, the digital gold market continues to remain limited in scale due to structural challenges, according to a joint report by the World Gold Council and Boston Consulting Group.The rep Read More
- Business
- March 24, 2026
Goldman Sachs Cuts India’s Growth Forecast, Warns Currency Strain Will Force Rate Hike
Goldman Sachs has pared its growth estimate for India for 2026, while forecasting a 50 basis points hike in policy rates as the South Asian economy contends with sharp depreciation in its currency.Goldman forecasts the Indian economy will grow by 5.9% in calendar year 2026 compar Read More
