Petrol, Diesel prices today: Fuel prices remain unchanged amid global oil rates weakening

There has been no change in the prices of petrol and diesel across the country on Friday, December 10, 2021. The state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have maintained stability in domestic fuel prices as global crude oil rates continue to fall in the international market. Notably, there is a sharp decline in crude…

Sensex, Nifty slip as banks, IT stocks drag; Star Health to debut

Indian shares slipped on Friday, dragged by banks and IT stocks, with sentiment also hit by weak global markets on renewed concerns about COVID-19. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was down 0.26% at 17,471.85 by 9:17 am, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.35% to 58,605.91. The Nifty IT and bank indexes were…

Gold and Silver prices today: Yellow metal records hike; silver witnesses dip on December 10| Check latest rates here

On December 10, 2021, gold prices have recorded a hike, while silver is trading on the lower side of the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). Witnessing a hike of Rs 59 or 0.12 per cent, gold futures maturing on February 4, 2022, are retailing at Rs 47,981 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver futures maturing on March 4, 2022,…

India stands ready to work with partners to strengthen democratic values globally: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that as the world’s largest democracy, India stands ready to work with its partners to strengthen democratic values globally, including in multilateral fora. He tweeted the remarks a day after participating in the Summit for Democracy hosted by US President Joe Biden.…

Bird flu confirmed in Kerala’s Kuttanad region, culling of birds ordered in affected parts

Authorities have confirmed fresh cases of bird flu in Allapuzha’s Kuttanad region in Kerala and rapid response teams have been formed for culling hens and ducks in affected areas. The fresh cases were confirmed in the Thakazhy panchayath Kuttanad region in Alappuzha district after samples were sent to…

Speeding truck hits auto in Nellore, 5 feared dead

Five people are feared to have been killed in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday night after a speeding truck hit an autorickshaw. Due to the impact, the auto was flung into the air and it fell into a flooded stream. District administration officials fear that at least 5 passengers drowned in the…