Gold price prediction: The short-term sentiment appears slightly bearish as prices have breached key support levels, suggesting the possibility of further downside movement. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are exhibiting weakness following correction and profit booking, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head - Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. He shares his views on gold and silver:

Atul Wassan has condemned Congress' Shama Mohammed's remarks on Sarfaraz Khan. (ANI) Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan has criticised Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's remarks about cricketer Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion from the India A squads, which she suggested was due to his religious identity. Wassan expressed feeling ashamed as part of the cricketing fraternity over attempts to bring communal narratives into the sport.Shama Mohamed sparked controversy on social media platform X by questioning whether…

Gold Prices Plunge Sharply in UAE After Diwali, Offering Buyers a Breather Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have experienced a significant correction following recent historic highs, providing welcome relief to buyers after months of record-breaking surges post Diwali 2025. The tumbled rates in the wake of Diwali is creating a buzz among buyers looking to capitalise on lower rates. Here’s a closer look at the market movements and what they mean for investors and shoppers alike.

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump (R) The Donald Trump-led US administration on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, intensifying pressure on the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine. The move marks one of Washington’s largest-ever sanctions packages against Moscow, announced after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Vladimir Putin of not engaging “honestly” in talks with the US president.“President Putin has not come to the table in an honest and forthright manner, as we'd hoped,” Bessent told Fox Business, adding that Trump was “disappointed at where we are in these talks.”

Australia won the toss and decided to field against India in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval. (Screenshot) Leading the three-match series 1-0, Australia won the toss and decided to field in the second ODI against India at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. Australia had won the series opener by 7 wickets, with 29 balls remaining, under the DLS method in a rain-affected contest in Perth.The Indian lineup is once again without Kuldeep Yadav, who had been India's best bowler during the last two series - Asia Cup and West Indies Tests.LIVE: …

The U.S. military launched its eighth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel, killing two people in the waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, marking an expansion of the Trump administration’s campaign against drug trafficking in South America. The attack Tuesday night was a departure from the seven previous U.S. strikes that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: According to Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President - WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group, the top buy calls for today are: Navin Fluorine International, Lloyds Metals And Energy, and Bank of Maharashtra. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and the top stock picks for October 23, 2025.Index View: NiftyNifty has given a weekly closing above 25500 which we had been highlighting over the past 5 weeks now.

This undated photo released by Charlotte Chess Center shows Daniel Naroditsky playing chess on the board. (Kelly Centrelli/Charlotte Chess Center via AP Former seven-time national champion Pravin Thipsay has hailed US Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, whose sudden death this week at 29 was mourned worldwide, as “a fantastic commentator, extraordinary player and a genius who wrote a book at the age of 14.” “It is, undoubtedly, a great loss to chess,” Thipsay said.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre defended his comments about the RCMP Wednesday and denied saying former prime minister Justin Trudeau should be in jail. “That’s not what I said,” he said on Parliament Hill when asked about a recent interview on a YouTube channel. In that interview, which ran on the Northern Perspective channel last week, Poilievre called the RCMP’s leadership “despicable” and accused it of covering up for Trudeau.

US President on Wednesday, once again, claimed that India would cut down Russian oil imports by the end of the year, noting that it was a gradual process. The statement came after the States sanctioned two major Russian oil companies demanding immediate ceasefire from Moscow. "India, as you know, has told me they are going to stop...it's a process. You can't just stop (buying oil from Russia).

Pakistan's Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan walk off the field on the end of the play of third day of the second test cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Day three in Rawalpindi was filled with drama, but one moment at the very end drew attention for its unusual circumstances. On the final delivery, South Africa had dominated proceedings, and…

By Sybille de La Hamaide and Charlotte Van Campenhout Reuters Posted October 22, 2025 1:08 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Belgium has ordered that all poultry be kept indoors from Thursday following the detection of a bird flu

NEW DELHI: India’s economic dashboard is getting a long-overdue makeover in early 2026. From GDP and retail inflation to industrial output, several major measures of economic activity will be updated to reflect how people live, earn and spend today. A new index to track the booming services sector — from logistics to digital platforms — will also make its debut, offering a sharper picture of what drives the country’s growth.First off the block will be the GDP data, with 2022-23 prices, which will be unveiled on Feb 27 when advance estimates are released.

IND vs AUS Live Score, 2nd ODI: It has been over a decade since Indian cricket made one of its most iconic impressions at the Adelaide Oval, yet the memories remain vivid. Among the murals inside the main terminal at Adelaide Airport, the most striking is a depiction of the stadium filled with a sea of Indian blue jerseys during the 2015 World Cup clash against Pakistan.

DHAKA: Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Wednesday sent 15 serving army officers to jail to face trial on charges of enforced disappearances, murders and custodial tortures during former PM Sheikh Hasina’s tenure. The officers were taken into custody by the army on Oct 11 after a special tribunal ordered their arrest in cases of atrocities linked to the Taskforce for Interrogation Cell and the Joint Interrogation Cell.The tribunal did not hear any bail petitions, noting there is a formal process for such petitions, and the officers could submit formal applications before the next hearing on Nov 5, chief prosecutor Tajul Islam told reporters.

Fixed-income mutual funds in India witnessed a massive net outflow of Rs 1.02 lakh crore in September 2025, a sharp rise from modest redemptions of Rs 7,980 crore in August, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi). The surge was primarily driven by large institutional withdrawals from liquid and money market funds.Out of 16 debt categories, 12 recorded net outflows during the month.

As the Toronto Blue Jays gear up for their first World Series appearance in more than three decades, one Calgary bride is facing an unexpected question ahead of her big day this weekend: should she let her guests watch the game during the wedding? “Do we play the Jays game or not? It’s a tough vote.” said bride-to-be Josie Balka, who grew up in Toronto.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he wants to attend next month’s Supreme Court hearing on his “vital” tariff policy, calling it “one of the most important cases we’ve ever had.” The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Nov. 5 on whether the president can unilaterally impose tariffs under emergency powers, bypassing Congress. The case involves Trump’s tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China over allegations of fentanyl trafficking, as well as his “reciprocal tariffs” on dozens of other countries.

NEW DELHI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has started putting details of land acquisition status and statutory clearances for each highway project — tenders of which are out or will be floated — online. This is aimed at bringing greater transparency, and reducing disputes and arbitrations after projects are bid out.The exercise began on Wednesday and the dynamic status of conditions to be fulfilled before every project will now be updated regularly, allowing bidders to have a clear understanding of project readiness before placing bids, a senior NHAI official said.

A controversy erupted on Wednesday when Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed accused India head coach Gautam Gambhir of religious bias in team selection after Sarfaraz Khan was not included in the India 'A' team. The BCCI selection committee announced a 15-man India A squad for two first-class games against South Africa A, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar citing injury concerns for Sarfaraz's exclusion.Shama Mohamed took to social media platform X to question the selection decision.

Opposition parties are being “cavalier” about the possibility of triggering another federal election, says Liberal House Leader Steven MacKinnon — something he believes Canadians do not want. MacKinnon made the comments Wednesday as opposition parties publicly laid out their demands for the upcoming federal budget, as well as their various red lines for supporting it. The minority Liberals need at least three additional votes to pass the budget, which is treated as a confidence vote.

The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions on two biggest Russian oil companies in a bid to pressurize Moscow to "immediately agree to ceasefire"."Now is the time to stop the killing and for an immediate ceasefire. Given President Putin’s refusal to end this senseless war, Treasury is sanctioning Russia’s two largest oil companies that fund the Kremlin’s war machine.

Zimbabwe's Richard Ngarava claimed a fifer to hand his side a historic win against Afghanistan in the one-off Test (Images via X/@HMetro_, ZimCricketv) Zimbabwe secured a historic victory on home soil, defeating Afghanistan by an innings and 73 runs at the Harare Sports Club to claim their first home Test win since 2013 and record their biggest-ever Test triumph.Richard Ngarava…

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions Wednesday against Russia’s two biggest oil companies and blasted Moscow’s refusal to end its “senseless war” in Ukraine as U.S.-led efforts to end the war floundered and the Ukrainian president sought more foreign military help. The sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, as well as dozens of subsidiaries, followed months of bipartisan pressure on President…

In a move that could significantly improve passenger convenience, Indian Railways could introduce a feature allowing travellers to change the date of journey for confirmed e-tickets without cancelling their existing booking or any extra charges. The facility is expected to be available from early next year, with railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's directive to prepare a system by year-end, according to sources.