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Stay updated with the biggest headlines for Thursday, 18 February – politics, crime, sports, and more – all summarized for quick reading. Get instant access to breaking news, major developments, and trending stories in just one click. Perfect for busy readers who want news on the go.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats falling vacant across 10 states will be held on March 16.
Among the states going to polls, Maharashtra will see elections for seven seats, while West Bengal and Bihar will each have five seats up for election. Six seats will be contested in Tamil Nadu, three in Assam, and two each in Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Telangana. Additionally, one seat in Himachal Pradesh will also go to polls.
Gold prices staged a strong rebound on February 18, with domestic futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) opening higher at Rs1,52,899 per 10 grams (24-carat), marking a gain of nearly 1% from the previous close.
In the international market, spot gold initially slipped sharply to $4,869 per ounce in early trade before recovering to trade above $4,938 per ounce as of 3:38 am GMT - up around 0.66% from its previous close.
The weather in the national capital took a sudden turn on Wednesday morning as light drizzle was reported in several areas. Under the influence of a western disturbance, the city is expected to witness cloudy skies and intermittent rainfall through the day, according to the (IMD).
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