Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to remain range-bound due to easing geopolitical tensions and optimism surrounding potential US trade deals, with a tariff deadline extension to August 1, 2025. Silver is emerging as a preferred investment option over gold, supported by rising Silver-backed ETFs.
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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's inflammatory remarks against those opposing Hindi imposition in Maharashtra have ignited a political firestorm. Dubey's threat to "thrash" Hindi speakers' detractors drew sharp criticism from Shiv Sena (UBT) and other opposition parties, who accused the BJP of attempting to divide the state for electoral gains.
A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump's asylum ban at the US-Mexico border, determining that the US president overstepped his authority by declaring illegal immigration an emergency. The judge stated that Trump's proclamation, which aimed to prevent migrants from seeking asylum, exceeded executive power limits.
A Bhopal court will continue the criminal case proceedings related to the 1984 gas disaster, dismissing Dow Chemical's plea to transfer the case to an Indore CBI court. The court asserted its jurisdiction, scheduling the next hearing for August 23.
India will only agree to a trade deal with the US if it safeguards national interests and provides a sustainable tariff advantage, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Prioritizing farmers' interests, India aims for duty concessions in labor-intensive sectors like leather and textiles.
Indian electronics component manufacturers are increasingly partnering with South Korean, Taiwanese, and Japanese firms, moving away from Chinese collaborations due to stringent FDI regulations and geopolitical tensions. Companies like Dixon Technologies and Amber Enterprises are finalizing partnerships and submitting proposals under the electronics component manufacturing scheme.
Jofra Archer is set to return to England's Test team after a four-year absence, replacing Joshua Tongue for the Lord's Test. Despite concerns about his fitness following a single first-class match, Archer's inclusion is driven by his potential impact. Michael Vaughan cautions against expecting too much too soon from Archer, highlighting the need to manage his return carefully.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Taliban leaders Haibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, accusing them of crimes against humanity. These warrants cite the systematic persecution of women, girls, and those defying the Taliban's gender policies in Afghanistan since August 2021. The ICC emphasizes the deprivation of fundamental rights and freedoms through discriminatory decrees and edicts.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district have been engaged in a joint anti-terror operation for three days in the Kuchal-Chatroo forested area. The operation, initiated based on intelligence inputs, aims to locate two to three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists believed to be trapped. Additional resources have been deployed to assist in the ongoing search amid challenging weather and terrain.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Friday. While Nifty50 was above 25,400, BSE Sensex was up over 50 points.