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Amid growing global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, gold and silver prices are experiencing a sharp rise. Both gold and silver are trading near record levels in the international market due to increased safe-haven demand. A weak dollar has also strengthened bullion.
Spot gold prices rose 1.1 percent to $5,068 per ounce, after touching a record high of $5,110 in the previous session. Meanwhile, US gold futures also edged higher to around $5,063 per ounce.
Silver saw an even greater rally. Spot silver jumped 6.3 percent to reach close to $110 per ounce, after hitting an all-time high of $117 per ounce a day earlier. Silver prices have risen by approximately 55 percent so far this year.
The Indian stock market opened in the red at the start of the week. Around 9:15 am, the Sensex was trading down by around 380 points. This decline was recorded compared to the previous trading session's closing level of 81,537.70. It is noteworthy that the market was closed on Monday due to Republic Day.
Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 also opened weak and slipped 20.90 points or 0.08 percent to 25,027.75. In early trade, banking, IT and auto stocks witnessed mild selling pressure, while select midcap and smallcap stocks witnessed mixed trend.
Amidst the growing controversy across the country regarding the new UGC (University Grants Commission) rules, the central government has now come forward. According to government sources, the UGC rules will be equal and fair for all, and no discrimination will be made against any class. The government has also clarified that if there is any misunderstanding or confusion regarding the new rules, the Ministry of Education will soon issue an official clarification to clear them up.
Gig and platform service workers across the country shut down their mobile apps for a day on Monday. This nationwide online strike was called by the Gig and Platform Service Workers Union (GIPSWU). The union described it as the first phase of a movement against exploitation, insecurity, and an uncertain future in the platform economy. According to the union, this online protest will be followed by physical demonstrations in several cities across the country on February 3rd.
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a special traffic advisory regarding the full dress rehearsal of the Beating Retreat ceremony to be held at Vijay Chowk today on January 27, in the capital Delhi. To ensure security and the smooth conduct of the ceremony, traffic restrictions will be imposed on several major roads for a few hours. The traffic police have appealed to the public to use alternative routes and plan their travel in advance.
The T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to begin on February 7th, but even before the tournament, controversy surrounding the Pakistan cricket team is deepening. While Pakistan's participation in the World Cup remains unconfirmed, its potential support for Bangladesh has raised concerns within the ICC. According to media reports, if the Pakistani team participates in the tournament, it may wear black armbands in support of Bangladesh. Questions are now being raised about whether this would be legal under ICC rules.
The weather has continued to deteriorate in many parts of the country. Heavy snowfall in the hilly states has disrupted road and air traffic, while the harsh cold in the plains has broken records. The weather has once again added to people's hardships on January 27th.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and winds gusting up to 30 to 40 kmph in Delhi-NCR in the past few days have significantly reduced air pollution. According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature on January 27th is expected to be 19 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is expected to be 9 degrees Celsius.
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