Gold, silver extend losses on global cues, sluggish demand
Gold remained under pressure for the second straight day and declined by Rs 100 to Rs 28,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday on weak cues from global markets and subdued demand from jewellers. Silver followed suit and lost Rs 600 to Rs 44,400 per kg. Traders said a weakening global... read more »
UN calls for immediate Gaza truce
UNITED NATIONS: The UN security council has called for “an immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire” in the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas. The council adopted the presidential statement at an emergency meeting just after midnight on Monday as Muslims started celebrating... read more »
Former CJI was Adamant on Elevating Corrupt Judge: Katju
NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju Monday again complained of interferences in the appointment of judges, saying former chief justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan tried his best to elevate a judge to the apex court despite allegations of corruption against him.Katju said in his... read more »
100,000-year-old case of brain damage found
LONDON: An ancient skeleton unearthed in Israel may contain the oldest evidence of brain damage in a modern human. The child, who lived about 100,000 years ago, survived head trauma for several years, but suffered from permanent brain damage as a result, new 3D imaging reveals. Given the brain... read more »
