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Just one day before Christmas, gold and silver prices in the country have seen a sharp increase. Gold prices have risen for the third consecutive day. After two days of stability, gold prices have picked up pace again today. In the capital Delhi, 24-karat and 22-karat gold have become ₹10 more expensive per 10 grams.
In the last three days, the price of 24-karat gold has increased by up to ₹4,380 per 10 grams, while 22-karat gold has become ₹4,010 more expensive. Strong demand for gold continues due to the festive season and positive signals from global markets.
The cold wave and dense fog continue to wreak havoc in Uttar Pradesh. More than 35 districts of the state, including Lucknow, are currently under the grip of dense fog. The cold has become so intense that people are having to rely on bonfires and heaters. The Meteorological Department says that the cold wave will intensify in the coming days, which may lead to a further drop in minimum temperatures.
The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for several districts, including Lakhimpur Kheri, Bareilly, and Moradabad. Zero visibility conditions are possible in many parts of the state on December 24 and 25. Due to the dense fog, road and rail traffic are likely to be affected, and people have been advised to be extremely cautious.
A major plane crash occurred in Turkey on Tuesday evening, raising international concerns. The accident killed a total of eight people, including Libya's top military chief, Muhammad Ali Ahmed al-Haddad. The incident happened as the Libyan delegation was returning home after completing an official visit to Ankara, the capital of Turkey. The crash has caused a wave of grief in both Turkey and Libya.
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh confirmed the accident, describing it as a "deeply tragic and irreparable loss." He said the crash was a major blow to Libya, not only in human terms but also strategically. The private jet involved in the accident was a Falcon 50 aircraft, carrying the Libyan military chief, four other senior officers, and three crew members.
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