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Panic gripped the national capital Delhi on Monday morning when several schools in the city received emails threatening bombings. According to the Delhi Police, a total of nine schools received the threats, including three in South Delhi. Upon receiving the information, the police and administration immediately went on alert and tightened security around all affected schools.
Delhi Police reported that the threatening calls and emails were received between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Following this, teams from the police, fire brigade, and bomb disposal squads immediately arrived at the scene and began a thorough search of the school premises. Security agencies are carefully checking every suspicious object and location to avert any potential threat in a timely manner.
Gold and silver prices saw a sharp rise on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today on Monday. MCX Gold April futures rose by more than ₹3,000 to reach around ₹1,58,500 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, the March contract for silver rose by nearly 6%, reaching ₹2,64,885 per kilogram. This sudden surge in prices has sparked renewed discussions among investors about buying or booking profits.
The Indian stock market opened with a strong rally today. The Sensex jumped over 550 points in the pre-opening session around 09:09 am, while the Nifty reached above the 25,850 level. This rally in the market is being seen due to the increased positive sentiment regarding a possible trade deal, which has strengthened investor confidence.
Parliament is set to resume at 11 a.m. today on Monday after repeated uproar and disruptions last week. Opposition protests over the India-US trade deal and references to former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane's yet-unpublished book on the 2020 Galwan conflict virtually paralyzed proceedings in both houses. The situation led to Prime Minister Narendra Modi abstaining from Lok Sabha proceedings and responding to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha.
Uncertainty persists regarding the India-Pakistan match before the 2026 T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, International Cricket Council (ICC) Vice President Imran Khawaja arrived in Lahore and held a crucial meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam. According to sources, the results of the meeting will be formally announced only after receiving final approval from the Pakistani government.
Japanese politics has once again witnessed a major shift. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, has returned to power with a record-breaking victory in the parliamentary elections. Preliminary results from the election held on Sunday, February 8, showed the ruling coalition secured a two-thirds majority, clearing the way for the formation of a government.
The weather in the capital Delhi and the surrounding NCR region has changed over the past 24 hours. Strong winds are blowing at speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour across the region. The impact of these winds is being felt in all cities, including Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad. The bright sunshine during the day isn't causing much discomfort, but the feeling of coldness increases in the evenings and nights.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast until February 15, stating that the maximum temperature is expected to reach 25 to 26 degrees Celsius in the coming days. The minimum temperature is expected to be around 11 degrees Celsius. There may be light fog in the morning, but the weather is expected to be clear from 9 am to 5 pm.
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