Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala declined on Wednesday, with the price of 22-carat gold falling by ₹60 per gram, offering slight relief to jewellery buyers. Following the latest revision, 22-carat (916) gold is priced at ₹13,155 per gram, while the price of an 8-gram sovereign has dropped to ₹1,05,240. The rate of 18-carat gold also Read More…
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Gold Prices Drop Sharply in Kerala; Sovereign Falls by ₹1,240
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a significant decline on Tuesday, bringing relief to jewellery buyers. The price of 22-carat gold fell by ₹155 per gram, resulting in a ₹1,240 drop per sovereign (8 grams). Following the revision, the price of 22-carat (916) gold stands at ₹13,215 per gram, while a sovereign now costs ₹1,05,720. Read More…
Tourism Ministry, Air India Sign MoU to Promote India as Global Tourism Destination
NewDelhi: The Ministry of Tourism on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air India to strengthen the promotion of India as a preferred global tourism destination under the Incredible India campaign. The MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Senior officials Read More…
Nepal to Retain Controversial Map on New One-Rupee Coin
Kathmandu: Nepal has decided to retain the controversial national map depicting Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani on its newly designed one-rupee coin, the country’s central bank announced on Saturday. The three territories remain at the centre of a border dispute between India and Nepal. Kathmandu claims the areas as part of its territory, while India maintains Read More…
President Murmu Urges Indian Community in Romania to Support Viksit Bharat 2047
Bucharest: On the final day of her State visit to Romania, President Droupadi Murmu addressed members of the Indian community and ‘Friends of India’ in Bucharest, highlighting the strong people-to-people ties between India and Romania. She praised the Indian diaspora for contributing to Romania’s development while promoting India’s culture and values. The President urged the Read More…
Gold Price Rises by ₹55 per Gram; Silver Remains Unchanged
KOCHI: Gold prices increased by ₹55 per gram on Friday, pushing the rate of 916 hallmark gold to ₹13,285 per gram. The price of eight grams (one sovereign) has risen to ₹1,06,280. The price of 18-carat gold also stands at ₹10,915 per gram, with eight grams priced at ₹87,320. Meanwhile, silver prices remained unchanged, with Read More…
BJD Alleges Acute Fertiliser Crisis, Black Marketing in Odisha During Kharif Season
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday accused the BJP-led Odisha government of failing to ensure an adequate supply of fertilisers during the ongoing Kharif season, alleging that the shortage has left lakhs of farmers in severe distress. The opposition party also claimed that rampant black marketing of fertilisers is taking place across the Read More…
Trump Approves Saudi Nuclear Deal with Uranium Enrichment Provision: Report
Washington: US President Donald Trump has approved a landmark nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich uranium for its civilian nuclear programme, according to two people familiar with the matter. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the agreement has not yet been formally announced, said the Read More…
Centre Reviews Kharif Sowing, Rainfall Deficit; Calls for Close Monitoring
New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday reviewed the progress of Kharif crop sowing, monsoon conditions, rainfall deficit, and the availability of seeds and fertilisers, directing officials to closely monitor drought-prone areas and coordinate with state governments. As of July 17, Kharif crops have been sown across 658.19 lakh hectares. While the Read More…
Gold Price Rises by ₹70 per Gram in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed an increase on Tuesday, with the price of 916 hallmark gold rising by ₹70 per gram. Following the hike, the price of 916 gold stands at ₹13,220 per gram and ₹1,05,760 for 8 grams (one sovereign). The price of 18-carat gold has been fixed at ₹10,860 per gram and Read More…