February 9, 2025 9:43 PM February 9, 2025 9:43 PM

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Gold Prices Surge for Sixth Straight Week Amid US-China Trade Tensions

Rising for the sixth straight week, global gold prices jumped over 2 percent last week as escalating trade tensions between the US and China prompted investors to seek refuge in the safe-haven asset. Spot gold in international markets gained 2 percent to end the week at 2,873.63 dollars per ounce.  ...

February 9, 2025 7:07 PM February 9, 2025 7:07 PM

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Indian Markets to Track Earnings, Inflation Data & Global Cues Next Week

After two weeks of continuous gains, Indian stock markets will monitor corporate earnings, retail inflation data, and global markets for cues next week. Market attention is expected to turn towards macroeconomic indicators scheduled during the week, such as the index of industrial production, or IIP...

February 9, 2025 7:04 PM February 9, 2025 7:04 PM

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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: D Gukesh Faces Fabiano Caruana in Quarter-Finals

In chess, the quarter-finals of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam are currently underway in Weissenhaus, Germany. India's reigning World Chess Champion, D. Gukesh, faces Italian-American grandmaster Fabiano Caruana in this crucial match.   Gukesh, who has yet to secure a victory in Weissenhaus, is play...

February 9, 2025 5:57 PM February 9, 2025 5:57 PM

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Iran Calls for OIC Emergency Meeting on Gaza; Egypt to Host Arab Summit on Feb 27

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has urged an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the Gaza crisis. Araghchi discussed the matter with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty over a phone call.   Both diplomats reaffirmed their countries' support for ...

February 9, 2025 5:47 PM February 9, 2025 5:47 PM

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Israeli Forces Withdraw from Netzarim Corridor in Gaza as Part of Ceasefire Deal

The Israeli military has pulled out of the Netzarim corridor in central Gaza, a move confirmed by Hamas. This withdrawal is part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.   The Palestinian police force took charge of the area to manage the flow of Palestinians moving through it.   The ...

February 9, 2025 3:42 PM February 9, 2025 3:42 PM

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52nd World Book Fair Concludes Today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

The 52nd edition of the World Book Fair, which is underway at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, will culminate today. The nine-day event was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu and was organised by the National Book Trust and the India Trade Promotion Organisation. Akashvani correspondent reports th...

February 9, 2025 3:38 PM February 9, 2025 3:38 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Mahakumbh Tomorrow, Take Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Mahakumbh, Prayagraj tomorrow. She will take a holy dip in Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. The President will also visit Akshayvat and Bade Hanuman Temple in Prayagraj. She will explore the depth of Mahakumbh through mode...