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Gold prices firmed in early trading on Friday, February 27. Gold futures for April delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) rose nearly ₹500, or 0.30%, to ₹1,60,177 per 10 grams. Silver for March delivery also saw a strong rally, rising more than ₹7,100 to trade at ₹2,66,800 per kilogram.
Notably, gold and silver prices weakened in the previous trading session. April gold futures on MCX closed at ₹1,59,709 per 10 grams, a decline of nearly 1%. March silver futures closed at ₹2,59,669 per kilogram, a decline of over 3%. Today's rally is being attributed to a partial recovery and safe-haven demand.
Amid the T20 World Cup 2026, the family of Rinku Singh, the young and explosive batsman of the Indian cricket team, has been struck by grief. His father, Khanchand Singh, passed away after a prolonged illness. He breathed his last at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida. He had been battling stage-4 liver cancer for quite some time. His health had deteriorated significantly in recent days, and he was placed on a mechanical ventilator. He was also receiving continuous renal replacement therapy, but despite all efforts, doctors were unable to save him.
The ongoing tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan now appears to be turning into an open military confrontation. Pakistan has announced the launch of "Operation Ghazb-lil-Haq" against Afghanistan. As part of this operation, airstrikes were carried out in several areas, including Kabul and Kandahar. Pakistan claims that approximately 133 Afghan fighters were killed and over 200 injured in the operation. Some reports put the total death toll at 180, although these claims could not be independently confirmed.
The weather in the national capital is signaling a shifting season. According to the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi may experience light fog and humidity on February 27th. Visibility is expected to be slightly low in the morning, but as the day progresses, the weather will clear up with light sunshine. No weather warning has been issued at this time.
According to the IMD, the maximum temperature in Delhi today is expected to be around 32°C and the minimum temperature around 15°C. Mild warmth will be felt during the day, while the morning and late night will remain cool. This temperature fluctuation can have an impact on health. Children and the elderly are especially advised to protect themselves from the cold morning breeze.
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