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Gold price hits new high at 31k

August 24, 2012

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New Delhi, August 24: Gold price on Thursday surpassed all previous records to touch the Rs 31,035-mark per 10 grams, in tune with global prices that touched a 16-week high.

In the spot market, the price of gold rose by Rs 290 to Rs 31,035 per ten grams in the national capital, surpassing the previous record of Rs 30,750 set on June 19.

In Mumbai, gold prices increased by Rs 135 to Rs 30,515, while in Kolkata the rates rose by Rs 235 to Rs 30,960. In Chennai, the price surged by Rs 270, to Rs 30,685 per 10 grams, from the previous day close.

Traders said domestic gold price was supported by a strong rally in the overseas market and rise in demand from stockists and jewellers for the upcoming wedding season.

“Any change in global prices reflect in the domestic market. International prices rose on hopes of third round of stimulus by the US government to boost economy, lifting investment sentiments,” commodity brokerage firm SMC Comtrade Managing Director D K Aggarwal said.

Weak dollar index against other currencies also helped gold price surge, he said, adding that weaker dollar increased the metal’s appeal as an alternative asset.

The Indian rupee appreciated to 55.41 against the US dollar on Thursday. In the international market, gold price rose to a 16-week high to $1,665.09 an ounce, and silver gained by 2.5 per cent to $30.57 an ounce.

Silver price in the country also increased by Rs 1,000, to Rs 57,000 per kg on strong global cues. Price of silver coins rose by Rs 3,000, to Rs 72,000 for buying and Rs 73,000 for selling of 100 pieces.


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June 5,2020

New Delhi, Jun 5: On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged citizens to ensure that the flora and fauna thrive and take a pledge to preserve our planet's rich biodiversity.

"On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we reiterate our pledge to preserve our planet's rich biodiversity. Let us collectively do whatever possible to ensure the flora and fauna with whom we share the Earth thrive. May we leave an even better planet for the coming generations," the Prime Minister tweeted.

He also shared a clip from his last 'Mann Ki Baat' programme where he mentioned about conservation of rainwater and protecting the rich diversity of nature.

"On June 5, the entire world will celebrate 'World Environment Day'. The theme for this year's 'World Environment Day' is bio-diversity. This theme is especially pertinent in the current circumstances. During lockdown in the last few weeks the pace of life may have slowed down a bit but it has also given us an opportunity to introspect upon the rich diversity of nature or biodiversity around us," the Prime Minister had said.

"Much of the avian fauna had sort of disappeared due to sound and air pollution, and now after years people can once again listen to their melodic chirping in their homes," he said.

The Prime Minister also said that water conservation, in particular the conservation of rainwater, is essential and exhorted everyone to strive for saving rainwater in the upcoming monsoons.

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July 9,2020

New Delhi, Jul 9: India reported the highest single-day spike of 24,879 new positive cases and 487 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 7,67,296, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Out of the total number of cases, 2,69,789 are active, 4,76,378 have been cured/discharged/migrated and 21,129 have died.

Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state due to COVID-19 with as many as 2,23,724 cases, including 91,084 active, 1,23,192 cured/discharged and 9,448 deaths.

It is followed by Tamil Nadu (1,22,350) and Delhi (1,04,864).

Meanwhile, a total of 1,07,40,832 samples have been tested for COVID-19 till July 8. Of these, 2,67,061 samples were tested yesterday, stated Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

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New Delhi, May 28: BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra has been admitted to a private hospital in Gurgaon after he showed symptoms of COVID-19, sources said.

He is admitted to the Medanta hospital in Gurgaon, hospital sources said on Thursday.

The BJP leader has shown symptoms of COVID-19, a source said.

Patra is one of the most visible BJP faces on news channels.

He is also very active on social media and posted several tweets on Thursday as well.

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