NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to file a formal complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) against Indian Under-19 players following the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025. The confirmation came from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the head of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

The final match was played on Sunday and ended in a dominant win for Pakistan. Batting first, Pakistan posted a huge total of 347 runs for the loss of eight wickets. Sameer Minhas played a historic innings and scored a century. While defending the total, Pakistan’s bowlers dismissed India for just 156 runs in 26.2 overs, and they won the match by 191 runs.This victory was special for Pakistan as it was their first Under-19 Asia Cup title in 13 years and only the second time they have won the tournament in history. The team was later honoured at a reception hosted by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Speaking to the media at the reception, Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan would take the matter to the ICC. He accused Indian players of crossing the line during the game.“Indian players kept provoking Pakistani players during the Under-19 Asia Cup final,” Naqvi said while speaking to the media. “Pakistan will formally inform the ICC about the incident. Politics and sports should always be kept separate.”During the match, there were several tense moments and heated exchanges between players from both sides. Pakistan’s Under-19 mentor Sarfaraz Ahmed raised concerns about the behaviour of Indian players during the final.Sarfaraz Ahmed also spoke strongly about the issue. He said the actions of Indian players went against the values of cricket.“India’s behaviour during the game was not appropriate, and their conduct was against the spirit of cricket,” Sarfaraz said. “Despite that, we celebrated our victory with sportsmanship. Cricket should always be played in the right spirit; what India did reflects their own actions.”This is not the first time players from India and Pakistan have faced discipline issues. During the senior men’s Asia Cup 2025, players from both teams were reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

Noida International Airport (NIA) has tied up with IT services firm Tech Mahindra to establish and operate an integrated Network and Security Operations Centre (NOC-SOC), placing cybersecurity and digital resilience at the core of the airport’s operations from the outset, PTI reported.Under the partnership, Tech Mahindra will deliver 24×7 monitoring and management of network and security operations for the airport’s critical IT infrastructure. This will include oversight of applications, databases, networks, servers, storage systems and associated digital platforms, according to a joint statement issued on Tuesday.The integrated NOC-SOC is designed to enable proactive detection, analysis and response to network and cybersecurity incidents, with the aim of ensuring high availability, operational resilience and robust security across airport operations.“As a greenfield airport, we have the unique opportunity to embed resilience, security and operational excellence into our digital ecosystem from day one,” Christoph Schnellmann, chief executive officer of Noida International Airport, said. “Our partnership with Tech Mahindra is a critical step in building a robust, future-ready network and cybersecurity framework that supports safe, reliable and seamless airport operations.”Noida International Airport is coming up at Jewar under a public-private partnership model and is being developed by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited, a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG. The first phase of the project spans about 1,300 hectares and includes one runway and a terminal building.Once completed across four phases, the airport will cover nearly 5,000 hectares, making it India’s largest airport in terms of area. Airport operations are expected to begin soon, PTI reported.

Gold prices surged to fresh lifetime highs on Tuesday, extending their rally as investors sought the safety of precious metals amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and growing bets on interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve next year. The renewed buying momentum pushed both metals to record levels across domestic and global markets. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery jumped Rs 1,637, or 1.2%, to touch an all-time high of Rs 1,38,381 per 10 grams, registering gains for the second consecutive session. Internationally, the rally was equally strong. Comex gold futures for February delivery climbed $61.4, or 1.37%, to reach a fresh record of $4,530.8 per ounce, reflecting sustained demand for safe-haven assets as market participants reassessed the global economic and political outlook.Here’s how much gold costs in your city today:

Gold rate in Delhi today

In the national capital, 22K gold is priced at Rs 12,715 per gram, while 24K gold is selling at Rs 13,870 per gram.

Gold rate in Mumbai today

Mumbai markets sold 22K gold at Rs 12,700 per gram, with 24K gold available at Rs 13,855 per gram.

Gold rate in Bengaluru today

Bengaluru lists 22K gold at Rs 12,700 per gram, whereas 24K gold is priced at Rs 13,855 per gram.

Gold rate in Chennai today

In Chennai, 22K gold stands at Rs 12,770 per gram and 24K gold at Rs 13,931 per gram.

Gold rate in Kolkata today

In Kolkata, 22K gold is selling at Rs 12,700 per gram, while 24K gold is available at Rs 13,855 per gram.

Gold rate in Hyderabad today

Hyderabad markets have 22K gold priced at Rs 12,700 per gram and 24K gold at Rs 13,855 per gram.

Gold rate in Ahmedabad today

Ahmedabad buyers are paying Rs 12,705 per gram for 22K gold and Rs 13,860 per gram for 24K gold.

Gold rate in Jaipur today

Jaipur has 22K gold priced at Rs 12,715 per gram, while 24K gold is tagged at Rs 13,870 per gram.

Gold rate in Bhubaneswar today

In Bhubaneswar, 22K gold stands at Rs 12,700 per gram, with 24K gold quoted at Rs 13,855 per gram.

Gold rate in Kanpur today

Kanpur’s market shows 22K gold at Rs 12,715 per gram, while 24K gold is selling for Rs 13,870 per gram.

Gold prices surged to a fresh on Tuesday as investors flocked to the safe-haven metal amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to US actions against vessels carrying Venezuelan oil. At the same time, silver also hovered close to historic highs, extending a strong rally across precious metals.Spot gold was up 0.5% at $4,467.66 an ounce by 0041 GMT, after touching an intraday record of $4,469.52 earlier in the session, Reuters reported. US gold futures for February delivery gained 0.74% to $4,502.30 an ounce. The rally comes as the United States intensified efforts to seize tankers associated with Venezuelan oil shipments, adding to global market uncertainty.Silver edged 0.19% higher to $69.15 an ounce, after hitting an all-time high of $69.44 on Monday. Gold has now risen 70% so far this year and crossed the $4,400 level for the first time a day earlier, supported by geopolitical and trade tensions, sustained central bank buying and expectations of lower US interest rates next year. Silver has surged 140% year-to-date, far outpacing gold, and came just shy of the $70 mark in the previous session.Tensions escalated after the US Coast Guard this month seized a sanctioned supertanker carrying Venezuelan oil and attempted to intercept two more Venezuela-linked vessels over the weekend, according to US authorities. One of the ships was empty and under US sanctions, while the other was an unsanctioned, fully loaded tanker headed for China.Market sentiment has also been shaped by expectations of monetary easing. Traders are continuing to price in two interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve next year. Fed governor Christopher Waller, who is among those being considered as a potential successor to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, said last week that the central bank still has room to cut rates. Non-yielding assets such as gold typically benefit in a lower interest rate environment, Reuters reported.Adding to the bullish momentum, the US dollar slipped to near one-week lows against a basket of major currencies, making dollar-priced bullion more attractive to overseas buyers. Elsewhere in the metals market, spot platinum climbed 1.1% to $2,143.70 an ounce, marking a 17-and-a-half-year high, while palladium rose 1.42% to $1,784.30 an ounce, close to a three-year peak.

The US Department of War has now entered into an agreement with Elon Musk’s xAI. As part of the agreement the Elon Musk’s company’s frontier-grade artificial intelligence systems into the military’s bespoke platform GenAI.mil. The deal marks a significant expansion of the Department’s AI ecosystem, which already serves more than 3 million military and civilian personnel. “Today, the War Department officially entered into an agreement with xAI, paving the way for the deployment of its advanced capabilities on GenAI.mil. This move builds on the rapid deployment of cutting‑edge AI across the Department’s 3 million military and civilian personnel,” reads the release.

Embedding Grok models into GenAI.mil

As part of the agreement, xAI’s Grok family of models will be embedded directly into GenAI.mil, with initial deployment schedule for early 2026. The integration will operate at Impact Level 5 (IL5). This certification will enable secure handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across daily workflows. This also means that the personnel will be able to make use of advanced AI tools while maintaining compliance with stringent security standards. In add-on to the AI-powered workflows, the partnership will offer War Department staff with real time global insights from Musk’s platform. Officials are of the opinion that this capability will deliver a decisive information advantage, allowing faster decision-making and situational awareness across military and civilian operations.

Scaling AI for speed and security

The Department emphasised that the agreement is part of a broader push to scale an AI ecosystem “built for speed, security, and decision superiority.” By embedding IL5-certified systems into everyday tasks, the War Department aims to transform AI from a specialized tool into a daily operational asset for its workforce.“The War Department will continue scaling an AI ecosystem built for speed, security, and decision superiority. Newly IL5-certified capabilities will empower every aspect of the Department’s workforce, turning AI into a daily operational asset,” adds the release.

NEW DELHI: Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas on Tuesday questioned leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi’s absence from Parliament during the Winter Session and criticised Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi’s participation post-session in “chai pe charcha” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Speaking to ANI, Brittas took a sharp dig at Priyanka for attending a tea meeting hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla after the conclusion of the Winter Session, saying the move “sent a wrong message” to the public, coming just hours after the BJP “bulldozed” the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). “This has been a matter of concern for people like us… It was not a good scene for us to see Priyanka Gandhi and others sitting at the tea party along with the Prime Minister,” he said.“We would have expected better wisdom to guide them. I can also tell you that for comparatively insignificant issues, we stayed away from such tea parties,” he told ANI.Referring to past parliamentary protests, he said the Opposition had deliberately avoided similar meetings earlier. “Last monsoon session, the opposition stayed away from such tea parties, because the government was not prepared for a discussion on SIR,” he said, adding that, “Earlier, when the Waqf Bill was bulldozed, we stayed away.”Calling the latest episode particularly damaging, Brittas said, “Compared to all those issues, this was a humongous issue… Such a spectacle of Priyanka Gandhi having a cup of tea with the Prime Minister. Just a few hours after the bulldozing of Mahatma Gandhi, it was not only a sad scene, it has sent a wrong message to the people of the country.”“I don’t subscribe to such bonhomie which is detrimental to the unity of the opposition and the betterment of the poor people of this country,” he added.Brittas also raised concerns over Rahul Gandhi’s absence from Parliament during the Winter Session. “Why travel abroad when the Parliament session is on? We had already decided that Rahul Gandhi, as part of the opposition, should be present when the three anti-people bills were piloted in Parliament. However, it is for him and his political party to decide,” he told IANS.Rahul Gandhi was on a five-day visit to Germany, where he held meetings with former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Environment Minister Carsten Schneider, among others, to discuss issues of mutual interest.

Asian equity markets mostly traded in green on Tuesday, extending the upward rally as investors sentiments were eased by hopes of US interest rate cuts and a concerns around artificial intelligence cooled. At the same time, gold and silver climbed to fresh record levels, adding to the upbeat mood ahead of the festive break.Taiwan gained 160 points or 0.5%, to trade at 28,310. Shanghai and Shenzhen were also up 5 and 50 point respectively. South Korean Kospi also gained 11 points to trade at 4,117 at 11:50 AM IST.HSI, meanwhile, dipped 37 points to 25,764. Nikkei also followed in red, plunging 60 points. Markets were also supported by US economic data showing a rise in unemployment alongside easing inflation, developments that have strengthened the case for the Federal Reserve to begin lowering borrowing costs. The figures helped revive sentiment after a recent pullback in equities.Technology shares led gains again at the start of the week, with companies such as Nvidia and Tesla among the strongest performers on Wall Street, in the absence of major new catalysts. In commodities, precious metals continued to surge as expectations of US rate cuts made non-yielding assets more attractive. Gold prices moved to just below $4,500 an ounce, while silver edged close to $70 an ounce. Geopolitical tensions, including the US blockade against Venezuela and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, added further support. Oil prices, meanwhile, edged lower after rising more than 2% on Monday amid concerns over Washington’s actions towards Caracas. The United States has seized two oil tankers and is pursuing a third, following President Donald Trump’s order last week to impose a blockade on “sanctioned” tankers travelling to and from Venezuela.

India’s IPO market gains momentum, boosts PE exits: KPMG report

India’s IPO market has shown strong momentum in 2025, emerging as a key exit route for private equity (PE) investors, according to KPMG’s Pulse of Private Equity Q3’25 report.The report noted that India’s stock markets have performed exceptionally well so far in 2025, creating a favourable environment for IPO activity. Companies operating in in-demand sectors have achieved strong exit-day multiples, often higher than those available in other jurisdictions.“This has led more PE firms to target India-based IPO exits for their portfolio companies — particularly companies based in India or with strong roots in India,” noted the reportThis strength in capital markets has encouraged a growing number of private equity firms to pursue IPO exits in India for their portfolio companies, particularly those headquartered in India or with strong domestic roots.The presence of a robust base of domestic institutional investors with a strong appetite for PE-backed assets has further supported this trend.KPMG noted that the improving IPO environment comes at a time when private equity investment in India has experienced short-term softness in 2025 due to geopolitical and trade-related uncertainties.Despite this, India continues to be viewed as an attractive PE destination, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, a large working-age population, and growing domestic consumption.The report added that the revival in IPO activity is particularly significant for the broader PE ecosystem, as exit volumes globally have remained subdued in recent years. In India, however, the strength of equity markets is helping unlock value for PE investors and providing a viable pathway for exits.Looking ahead, KPMG expects the current dip in PE investment to be temporary, with interest in India-based assets projected to rise over the next few years. A sustained improvement in IPO activity is expected to play a critical role in driving future PE dealmaking and exits in the country.