In 1999, treasure hunters illegally dug up a strange disk in Germany, and it turned out to carry a 3,600-year-old map of the night skyArchaeologists uncovered the Nebra Sky Disc, an ancient bronze artifact depicting the cosmos. This 3,600-year-old star map showcases advanc...
30 May, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
NSE EGR trading starts today. Should gold investors buy metal in its newest form?The National Stock Exchange has launched Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs), allowing investors to own gold electronically, backed by physical...
18 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Gold EGRs vs gold ETFs: Which one should yellow metal investors choose?Gold has long been a trusted store of wealth in Indian households, valued both emotionally and financially. However, owning physical gold c...
14 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Gold prices are rising, also risks of theft. CA-banker says a Rs 1,000-Rs 5,000 yearly expense could save you lakhs. What is gold insurance?With gold prices soaring, a CA-banker urges Indians to insure their precious jewellery. He highlights three options: home insurance add-ons...
13 May, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Mother’s Day 2026: Why mutual fund SIPs, emergency funds, and insurance are essential for mothersFinancial experts emphasize smart planning for mothers' future security, urging early and consistent investing. Flexi-cap and large-cap fun...
10 May, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
How a jeeja–saala duo looted diesel through pipelines across four states for 30 yearsDelhi Police crime branch arrested Swarn Singh and his brother-in-law Dharmender. They are accused of running an organised diesel theft rac...
05 Dec, 2025, 04.19 PM IST
Over 5,000 villagers in UP suffer power outage for 20 days as thieves steal over 1.5 tonne transformerOver 5,000 villagers in Soraha, UP have been without power for more than 20 days after the theft of a transformer. Students and farmers are...
07 Jan, 2025, 03.54 PM IST
Metal thieves are stripping America's citiesLos Angeles' 6th Street Bridge, known as the "Ribbon of Light," is now dark at night, and stretches of the busy 405 freeway and dozens of s...
10 Jul, 2024, 01.51 PM IST
Thefts of charging cables pose yet another obstacle to appeal of electric vehiclesThieves targeting EV charging stations in cities like Seattle to steal copper wiring pose challenges for major automakers, charging compani...
12 Jun, 2024, 10.46 AM IST
Why thieves in the US are robbing catalytic converters from carsThe US is witnessing an increasing menace of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles. This has once again hogged the spotlight after the m...
30 May, 2024, 10.16 PM IST
UK announces new sanctions on Russia targeting 86 individuals and entitiesThe 86 designations target individuals and organisations connected to Russia's energy, metals, defence, transport, and financial sectors - ...
19 May, 2023, 05.22 PM IST
JPMorgan owned the LME 'nickel' that was actually bags of stonesJPMorgan was the owner of the nine invalidated contracts, according to people familiar with the matter. The bank registered the bags of mat...
21 Mar, 2023, 11.56 AM IST
Gold worth crores of rupees missing from customs secure vaultsIn June, the customs officials had lodged an FIR with the police to report disappearance of 11 kg of gold, worth Rs 2.92 crore, from its va...
16 Sep, 2015, 02.41 PM IST
Diamond heist on Jet Airways flight to BrusselsA consignment of 24 packets of diamonds was sealed and sent as valuable cargo on a Jet Airways flight bound for Brussels.
27 May, 2013, 10.54 AM IST
India seen lacking in systems to tackle increasing cargo theftsLack of coordination between underwriters is also seen as one of the facilitative influences for the increasing thefts in the country.
13 Jun, 2012, 12.26 PM IST
- Banks expand safe deposit lockers to keep gold
A huge demand for safe deposit lockers for gold, prompted by a spate of thefts in south Indian cities, is driving banks to increase storage...
08 Mar, 2012, 04.48 AM IST
- Stealing the retail show: India has highest shrinkage rate
Indian retailers are lenient and refrain from publicly `shaming’ first-time offenders or those who indulge in small-time pilferage. Basics ...
28 Mar, 2008, 12.57 AM IST