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Several important matters are scheduled for the Lok Sabha on Friday, the final day of the first phase of the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament. According to the agenda, the House will begin with paying tribute to the late former MP Bhagwan Das Rathor, who passed away in January 2026. Following this, during Question Hour, Union ministers will provide oral answers to questions from various MPs.
The week's trading began on a negative note for the Indian stock market. The Sensex fell by over 700 points at the opening bell, while the Nifty slipped below 25,600. Investor caution and weak global cues were clearly evident in early trade.
The biggest reason for the market decline was the ongoing pressure in the IT sector. Uncertainties related to artificial intelligence and growing concerns about the future of tech companies led to a sustained selloff in IT stocks. This directly impacted major indices and weakened the market sentiment.
Gold and silver prices have entered a period of sharp volatility in 2026. After last year's strong rally, both metals have seen declines of 16 to 43 percent from their peaks, leaving investors cautious about global economic cues, a strong US dollar, and interest rates. Despite this, the market appears to be rebounding slightly.
Gold is currently trading in the range of approximately ₹150,000 to ₹158,000 per 10 grams on the national futures market, MCX. Silver prices remain in the range of approximately ₹235,000 to ₹270,000 per kilogram. In today's trading, gold was trading with gains of approximately 1 percent and silver with gains of approximately 1.8 percent, reviving investor interest.
The Pakistan national hockey team is currently touring Australia for the second leg of the FIH Pro League. Upon arriving in Canberra, the team faced a very uncomfortable situation. According to reports, the players and officials' bookings were canceled due to non-payment of hotel bills, forcing them to wait on the street for several hours.
The sound of gunfire sparked panic in the Usmanpur area of Delhi on Monday morning. The gunfire erupted during a shootout between police and criminals. The Delhi Police Crime Branch team had received intelligence that the notorious Asad gang from Meerut was about to arrive in the area with its associates. Upon receiving the information, the police laid a cordon and a trap, and ordered the suspects to surrender as soon as they arrived.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) performed resoundingly in Bangladesh's recent general elections, moving closer to a clear majority. According to unofficial results, the party and its allies won a majority of seats, paving the way for a return to power after nearly two decades.
The BNP has already announced that Tarique Rahman will be appointed the country's next Prime Minister in the event of victory. He is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and won the election by a large margin from his home district of Bogura. The election results indicate strong support for his leadership.
The country's weather is rapidly changing in the second week of February. Rain and snowfall are expected in the hilly states, while daytime temperatures are gradually increasing in the plains. A warning has been issued for strong and gusty winds over the sea in some coastal areas. The activation of various weather systems is constantly changing the weather patterns in different parts of the country.
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