‘Understand the truth’: AI videos with PM Modi, FM Sitharaman, RBI governor offering ‘investment advice’ go viral; PIB fact checks

NEW DELHI: As AI-generated videos “featuring” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das circulate online claiming to offer investment advice, the government on Friday issued a clarification through PIB Fact Check stating that the clips are fake and digitally altered.According to PIB, the videos…

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India-Israel ties: India mulls startup & innovation collaborations with Israel; Piyush Goyal says focus on cybersecurity, MedTech

India is exploring deeper collaboration with Israeli startups across sectors such as cybersecurity, medical devices and mobility to strengthen its innovation ecosystem, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said during a visit to Tel Aviv, PTI reported. He said technology-driven cooperation is likely to form a key pillar of the proposed bilateral trade agreement.Goyal, who…

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Vande Bharat sleeper: When will Indian Railways launch the new train? Ashwini Vaishnaw shares important update

The new Vande Bharat sleeper train will look to offer superior comfort to Rajdhani Express trains on long-distance overnight routes. Vande Bharat sleeper train launch: Indian Railways is looking to launch the first Vande Bharat sleeper train soon, with the first prototype rake undergoing changes after trial runs. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for November 21, 2025? Why gold faces resistance at Rs 1,22,850

A sustained move below ₹1,22,200 may trigger extended selling pressure in the upcoming session. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing an intraday weakening bias, and traders should look to sell on rise, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Here is his strategy for gold investors:Gold…

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Pakistan’s economic forecast: GDP could grow 5%-6.5%; IMF flags corruption risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted persistent corruption challenges in Pakistan, warning that systemic weaknesses across state institutions could limit economic growth unless urgent reforms are undertaken, Dawn reported.The IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment (GCDA) is a prerequisite for its executive board to approve a $1.2 billion disbursement, expected next month. The report, as…

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Market watch: Asia stocks slide as risk-off mood deepens; oil extends weekly losses

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian equities slumped on Friday as renewed fears around overstretched tech valuations and ambiguous US jobs data pulled investors sharply away from risk assets. The downturn came despite Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings earlier in the week, which had briefly revived confidence in the strength of the AI sector.According to news agency…

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Tariff relief: Donald Trump drops 40% levies on Brazilian food imports including beef, coffee; official cites progress in talks

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has withdrawn steep tariffs on a wide range of Brazilian food products — including beef, coffee, cocoa, fruits and tomatoes — in a major reversal of policies that had sharply increased costs for American consumers. The decision, announced on Thursday, removes the…

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