Gold, Silver prices today: Precious metals record dip on MCX| Check latest rates here

Gold and silver are trading on the lower side of the Multi Commodity Exchange(MCX) on Wednesday. Recording a downfall of 0.37 per cent or Rs 178, gold futures, maturing on December 3, 2021, are retailing at Rs 47,584 per 10 grams. The rate of silver futures, maturing on December 3, 2021, stands at Rs 63,153 per kg with…

Let children burst crackers: Sadhguru offers alternative solution for air pollution caused during Diwali

At a time when the country is divided over bursting firecrackers, spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said “concern about air pollution is not a reason to prevent kids from experiencing the joy of firecrackers”. Talking about people, who are in support of the firecracker ban in the country, Sadhguru…

‘Wish govt had a sensitive heart’: Rahul Gandhi’s dig over rising prices this Diwali

In the wake of a sharp rise in prices of petrol and diesel in the country, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government on Wednesday, saying that “inflation is at its peak during Diwali”. Taking to Twitter, Rahul Gandhi wrote in Hindi, which loosely translated…

PM Modi to hold talks with DMs of districts having low vaccination coverage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a review meeting with district magistrates (DMs) of over 40 districts having low Covid-19 vaccination coverage on Wednesday. The Chief Ministers of these states will also be present at the meeting. “The Prime Minister will interact with District Magistrates of over 40…

Tamil Nadu: Schools closed in 20 districts after heavy rains

Following heavy rains in several parts of Tamil Nadu, the state government declared a holiday for schools in 20 districts on Wednesday. Schools in Chengalpet, Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Ranipet, Trichy, Ariyalur, Namakkal Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Vellore, and Karur will be closed today. To…