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Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) are now trading on the NSE, revolutionizing India's gold market. This digital format, backed by physical gold in SEBI-regulated vaults, offers investors a secure and transparent way to hold the precious metal. EGRs aim to overcome traditional concerns like purity and storage, integrating gold more closely with the capital markets.

India's enduring love for gold spans centuries, evolving from tradition to modern investment. Women hold vast reserves, and the market is set for significant growth. Digital gold and ETFs are gaining traction alongside traditional jewellery. Gold remains a symbol of prosperity, security, and auspiciousness for Indians across generations.

Gold import duty has been raised to 15%, a move expected to increase domestic prices and alter trade patterns. SBI Research reports that past duty hikes have widened the gap between international and domestic prices, potentially diverting supply to informal channels. Import values have risen while volumes have fallen, indicating price-driven import growth.

Facing a widening trade deficit, India's Prime Minister urges reduced gold purchases. Industry bodies propose tapping into the nation's vast household gold reserves. Their plan involves using refined household gold for domestic demand and channeling imported gold into jewellery exports via gold metal loans, aiming to boost working capital and cut imports.

Former undisputed champion Claressa Shields has reacted strongly after being banned from attending events promoted by Most Valuable Promotions. The decision came after Shields appeared to slap fellow boxer Alycia Baumgardner during a heated confrontation at the MMA event headlined by Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano in California. Videos of the incident quickly spread across social media and sparked debate among fans and fighters.

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Claressa Shields has reportedly been banned from future events promoted by Most Valuable Promotions after an altercation with fellow boxer Alycia Baumgardner during a major combat sports event in California. The incident took place inside a VIP section at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood and quickly became one of the biggest talking points of the evening.

Novak Djokovic has appointed former Serbia Davis Cup teammate Viktor Troicki as his new coach ahead of the French Open, making a major late change during one of the most uncertain periods of his career. Djokovic arrives at Roland-Garros with limited match preparation, ongoing fitness concerns and growing pressure as he chases a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.

Rupee depreciation is not new, what is new however is the rapid pace at which it is falling. It’s the biggest risk for India’s external sector resilience at the moment. In just over a year, the rupee has depreciated over 14%.

Railway staff in India went to extraordinary lengths, working through a train's filthy drainage system, to recover an expensive gold ring lost by a passenger. The successful retrieval, despite the unpleasant conditions, has garnered widespread praise online for the team's dedication and honesty.

The Twisha, Deepika and Pushpendri cases have sparked outrage, but activists say dowry never really went away. It simply took on a more invisible and just as deadly form

As many tech giants pull back on hiring, SpaceX is bucking the trend, actively recruiting brilliant engineers and physicists to expand its AI team, regardless of their background in artificial intelligence. Elon Musk believes that 'smart humans figure it out fast' and is challenging aspirants to demonstrate their extraordinary capabilities through three impactful bullet points.

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Gold price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are rallying in the domestic market due to the sudden hike in import duties. In the coming days they are expected to align closer to the international prices, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst - Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.

India’s gold imports hit a record $71.98 billion in 2025-26, rising over 24% from $58 billion a year earlier. This was largely due to skyrocketing global gold prices, which have bumped up the value of imported gold.

A 24-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from her in-laws' terrace in Greater Noida, with her family claiming dowry harassment led to her death. Her husband and father-in-law have been arrested, while five others are absconding. The FIR lodged includes charges under the Dowry Prohibition Act.