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The start of the new year 2026 has brought several significant changes for the people of the country. Rules that will directly impact every household and every budget have come into effect from January 1st. While some changes have brought the shock of inflation, others have offered some relief. From LPG cylinders to car purchases and air travel, major changes have occurred in several sectors.
The bullion market witnessed a decline on the very first day of the new year 2026. Prices of both gold and silver have fallen. The prices of precious metals have slipped in the domestic market as well as internationally. This news is significant for those who were planning to invest in or buy gold and silver on the new year.
In the capital city of Delhi, the price of 24-karat gold fell to ₹1,35,030 per 10 grams on the morning of January 1st. The price of 22-karat gold was recorded at ₹1,23,790 per 10 grams. In Mumbai, 24-karat gold is selling at ₹1,34,880 and 22-karat gold at ₹1,23,640 per 10 grams.
The start of the new year 2026 was encouraging for the Indian stock market. Both the Sensex and Nifty opened in positive territory on the first trading day of the year. Buying sentiment among investors was evident in early trading, leading to gains in the major indices. However, amidst this positive sentiment, the Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar.
While the country and the world are celebrating the New Year, Pakistan continues its nefarious activities. On New Year's Day, a Pakistani drone incursion was reported in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. Following the sighting of the drone near the Line of Control (LoC), the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police have been put on high alert, and a search operation is underway in the entire area.
According to reports, the Pakistani drone entered Indian territory near the LoC in the Khadi Karmara area of Poonch. The drone hovered in Indian airspace for more than five minutes. Upon detecting the drone activity, security agencies swung into action, cordoned off the area, and launched a search operation. Agencies are conducting a thorough investigation into the drone's flight path and its purpose.
With the start of the new year, North India has been gripped by a severe cold wave. Bone-chilling cold and dense fog have disrupted life in most parts of North India, including the national capital Delhi. Rain in the hilly states and strong winds in the plains have further intensified the cold. Visibility has been severely reduced due to the fog, badly affecting road, rail, and air traffic. The Meteorological Department has predicted dense fog for the next four to five days.
Airports in several cities, including Delhi and surrounding areas, have been affected due to low visibility. Nearly 148 flights were canceled at Indira Gandhi International Airport due to low visibility, including both arrivals and departures. Trains are also running late, causing immense inconvenience to passengers. The lack of sunshine has further aggravated the effects of the cold.
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