Gold prices fell today in Indian markets today, tracking a decline in global rates. On MCX, June gold futures fell 0.5% or ₹235 to ₹45,500, extending the previous session’s ₹1,600 per 10 gram decline. After hitting a record high of₹47,327 in derivatives markets, gold prices in India have come off highs amid some profit-taking. Silver however edged higher […]
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Mumbai Man Gets Sucked Into MRI Machine In Freak Accident, Killed
Mumbai : A 32-year-old man was sucked into an MRI machine and killed after he walked into the room carrying an oxygen cylinder at a Mumbai hospital. The shocking incident, which has raised serious questions over safety, occurred on Saturday evening when the victim was helping an elderly relative into the MRI room for a […]
Rahul given seat in 4th row for R-Day parade
New Delhi: Congress president Rahul Gandhi has been invited by the government for the Republic Day parade on Friday, but only to be seated in the fourth row, according to Congress leaders. However, there has been no official confirmation on the seating arrangement of political leaders as well as ministers. “We have come to know […]
Kalam was a space scientist, Modi a social scientist: Ram Nath Kovind
AHMEDABAD: President Ram Nath Kovind today drew a parallel between APJ Abdul Kalam and Narendra Modi, saying while the former president was a “space scientist”, the current prime minister is a “social scientist”. Kovind was addressing the 66th convocation ceremony of the Gujarat University (GU) here. “Kalam sir was ultimately and fortunately my predecessor. Though he became the president, he […]
Centre ends Haj subsidy
NEW DELHI: Haj pilgrims will no longer receive any subsidy this year onwards, with the government saying the decision is part of its agenda of empowerment of minorities without appeasement. Union minister for minority affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday confirmed that the Haj subsidy has been withdrawn. “This is part of our policy to […]