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United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will arrive in New Delhi on Monday on an official visit to India. This visit aims to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the UAE. President Nahyan will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which key issues such as trade, investment, defense, energy, and regional security are expected to be discussed.
Tensions between the US and Iran have deepened amid widespread unrest and protests in Iran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stern warning to the US, stating that any aggressive action against the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would be tantamount to a "full-blown war" against the Iranian nation.
Indian stock market indexes opened lower amid weak global cues today on Monday. Investor sentiment appeared under pressure in early trade.
The BSE Sensex fell 470.35 points, or 0.56%, to 83,100.00 at 9:15 am. It had closed at 83,570.35 in the previous session. The Sensex opened at 83,494.49 and the decline deepened in the initial minutes.
US President Donald Trump has taken a major step towards peace and reconstruction after the prolonged war in Gaza by establishing an international organization called the "Board of Peace." India has also been invited to join this board. The conflict between Hamas and Israel, which has been ongoing since 2023, has plunged Gaza into extreme devastation. The situation deteriorated to the point where images of starvation and malnutrition emerged. Following this, a ceasefire was reached under Trump's 20-point peace deal, and now this new framework has emerged regarding Gaza's future.
A major train accident occurred on Sunday in the Andalusia region of southern Spain. At least 20 people were killed and more than 73 passengers injured when two high-speed trains collided head-on near the town of Adamuz in the Cordoba province. According to initial information, a high-speed train traveling from Malaga to Madrid derailed and collided with another oncoming train. Both trains were reportedly carrying approximately 500 passengers.
With the start of the new week, gold prices across the country have registered a slight decline. On the morning of January 19, 24-carat gold in the capital Delhi fell to ₹143,920 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was priced at ₹131,940 per 10 grams. In Mumbai, 24-carat gold was trading at ₹143,770 and 22-carat gold at ₹131,790 per 10 grams. However, gold prices have seen significant strength over the past week.
Severe cold and dense fog continue to cause hardship for people in North India. Temperatures in Kashmir and Ladakh have dropped below freezing, while cold winds have also intensified the chill in the plains. Extremely low visibility in the morning severely affected road, rail, and air traffic. Visibility dropped to zero in many areas, causing significant difficulties for drivers.
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