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Gold continues to glitter in the national capital, with prices touching new highs even as buyers weigh their next move. On October 21, the price of 24-karat gold in Delhi stands at Rs 13,083 per gram, while 22-karat and 18-karat are priced at Rs 11,994 and Rs 9,816 respectively.
The precious metal’s rise reflects not just festive sentiment but also the deep undercurrent of global uncertainty shaping India’s bullion market.
The national capital woke up on Tuesday to a hazardous air quality scenario, as the city’s air turned thick with smog and toxic particles, just one day after Diwali celebrations. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city stood at 350 at 8 am, categorizing Delhi’s air as ‘Very Poor’.
A day after Diwali celebrations, Delhi woke up to hazy skies and poor visibility on Tuesday morning. The city to witness hazy sunshine throughout the day, with temperatures hovering between 24°C and 32°C.
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