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Gold and silver prices surged to new all-time highs in India on Friday, tracking a global rally and weaker dollar. Robust investor demand, US–China tensions, and rate-cut expectations boosted safe-haven appeal, with gold gaining over Rs 2,000 on MCX.

Gold prices have surged over 50 per cent in 2025, hitting USD 4,000, driven by Asian demand, central bank purchases, and safe-haven buying. Slower mine output and strong domestic imports in India and China are fueling the steepest rally since the 1970s

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said Moscow’s energy partnership with India aligns with New Delhi’s national interests, describing Russian crude as the most cost-effective option globally. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed Modi assured him of reduced oil imports

India reaffirmed that its oil and gas import policy is guided solely by consumer interests and market stability, amid reports of US pressure to curb Russian crude purchases. Officials said India continues to diversify energy sources to ensure secure supplies

A new Zoom-commissioned study shows that while India’s AI-native generation welcomes AI for productivity and efficiency, 74% still prefer access to human agents in service interactions, underscoring growing demands for data privacy, accuracy, and empathetic digital experiences.

India pacer Mohammed Siraj said every wicket felt like a five-wicket haul after being named Impact Player of the Series in the 2-0 Test win over West Indies. Siraj took 10 wickets across two Tests as India marked their first series win under Shubman Gill.

India has been elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026–28 term, its seventh stint on the 47-member body. The victory underscores New Delhi’s continued commitment to promoting global human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Moscow will host Meet Global MICE Congress 2025 on December 17-18, bringing experts, speakers, and MICE planners from India, China, Africa, Latin America, the CIS, and Russia. Over 15 sessions and 3,200 appointments will focus on global trends and business growth

US President Donald Trump praised India and Prime Minister Modi, claiming he helped settle the India-Pakistan conflict. He also called for peace between the two nations and lauded his role in securing a ceasefire, especially in the Middle East

India needs just 58 more runs on day five to win the second Test and clinch a 2-0 series victory over West Indies. Despite West Indies' fightback led by Campbell and Hope, India remains in control heading into the final day

India’s women’s table tennis team was eliminated by Singapore with a 3-2 loss at the ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Championships in Bhubaneshwar. Despite strong performances from Manika Batra and Yashaswini Ghorpade, India’s consistency issues cost them the match

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India-Canada relations have been steadily progressing, with both nations working to rebuild trust and restore cooperation across key sectors, including security, technology, trade, and climate action, following high-level engagements between their leaders and ministers

Health experts highlight that seven out of 10 autoimmune disease patients in India are women, especially between ages 20-50. Delayed diagnosis worsens outcomes, prompting calls for greater awareness, early screening, and recognition of autoimmune disorders as a major women’s health issue.

John Campbell and Shai Hope's unbeaten fifties steered West Indies to 173/2 at stumps on Day 3 of the 2nd Test against India. India leads by 97 runs after Kuldeep Yadav's 5-wicket haul had forced the follow-on earlier in the day

After clinching their first-ever mixed team bronze at the BWF World Junior Championships, India’s 25-member contingent will aim to build on that success as individual events begin in Hyderabad, led by Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda in the girls’ singles.

Bhavtegh Singh Gill stays in contention for a finals spot at the ISSF World Championship Shotgun 2025 with 97 hits in men’s skeet. He is just one hit behind the leaders, with top shooters Vincent Hancock and Jakub Tomeček at the top

Five-time Olympic medallist Brady Ellison, playing in the Archery Premier League (APL), praises India’s growth in archery, noting that Indian archers are emerging as formidable competitors. He believes the APL could inspire future generations of archers worldwide

India slammed a UN panel for falsely claiming that women community health workers do not receive social security benefits. BJP MP Poonamben Maadam said the panel’s report lacked credibility, while reiterating that ASHA workers are covered under pension, health, and insurance schemes.

The India U-17 men's football team won 1-0 in the second friendly against China PR U-17, after a 0-4 loss in the first. Wangkheirakpam Gunleiba scored the decisive goal. The games were crucial preparation for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers

India’s Under-23 football team secured a 2-1 win over Indonesia in the first of two friendly matches in Jakarta. Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored a brace, and Dony Tri Pamungkas pulled one back for Indonesia before half-time