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Cryptocurrency Bitcoin slid on Monday, extending losses amid broader market unease and a pullback from risk-heavy assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell around 2 per cent in volatile trading, at one point tumbling as much as 5 per cent to dip below US$65,000 before trimming part of the decline. The move pressured crypto-linked equities, with…

Gold rate today: Gold prices moved higher on Monday tracking firm trends in the domestic futures market as fresh buying and supportive global cues lifted bullion sentiment. The rise comes amid continued investor interest in safe-haven assets and steady international price support.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the April 2026 contract were…

DALLAS: The Transportation Security Administration said Sunday that its PreCheck program would remain operational despite an earlier announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that the airport security service was being suspended during the partial government shutdown. ” As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case-by-case basis and adjust operations accordingly,” the…

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday explained the reason behind the rise in gold prices and assured that the government is closely monitoring the hikes. After the customary post-Budget meeting with the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India, she said, “Most countries today, particularly their central banks, are buying gold…

IDFC First bank has filed police complaints, informed regulators and statutory auditors, and begun recovery measures. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday reacted to the IDFC First Bank fraud case that came to light over the weekend. “We are watching the development, there is no systemic issue,” RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said.The Rs…

The scale of the suspected fraud is larger than the bank’s third-quarter net profit of Rs 503 crore. (AI image) IDFC First Bank fraud: A Rs 590 crore fraud, at IDFC First Bank’s Chandigarh branch, has led to a massive erosion in investor wealth of over Rs 14,000 crore. The fraud has come to light…

IDFC First Bank stock price today: Shares of IDFC First Bank tumbled on Monday, hitting the 20% lower circuit at Rs 66.85 on the BSE. This sharp selling comes after the bank disclosed a Rs 590 crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch.Around 10:25 am, IDFC First Bank Ltd was trading down 18.84% or 15.73 points…

US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that Americans could receive a $2,000 payment funded through tariff revenues and the move might not even require congressional approval. Addressing reporters, Trump said strong tariff collections had created sufficient room to consider direct payments to Americans while also helping to reduce the national debt. Responding to whether…

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Max Financial, and Delhivery are stocks recommended for buying by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd for the trading week starting February 23, 2026. Below is a detailed analysis: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Max Financial 1850 2200 18.90% Delhivery 431 580 35% Max…