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Congress slams govt on ‘skyrocketing’ price rise, takes swipe over ‘achche din’ promise

New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI) The Congress on Monday attacked the Centre over “skyrocketing” inflation and asked the Modi government, which claims to have ushered in “achche din,” to explain how the poor and middle class make ends meet. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared a media report which stated that like sugar, onion prices are also experiencing a sharp rise. In the Nashik market, onion prices have risen by approximately 76 per cent in just one month, and in some states, wholesale prices have doubled, the media report claimed. “Under the Modi government’s rule, inflation is skyrocketing

Delhi HC asks Abhijit Mitra to respond to CJP spokesperson Saurav Das’s privacy suit

New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Monday sought replies of commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra, and several other law portals and media platforms on a plea by Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson seeking action against them for allegedly putting his residential details in public domain. In his suit, Das has sought protection of his right to privacy, dignity and security and damages for alleged violation of his privacy rights. Justice Sachin Datta issued notice and summons to Iyer, X, Google and several law portals and media platforms on the suit as well as interim injunction application and listed

Gold futures rise to Rs 1.63 lakh/10 gm on spot demand

New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI) Gold prices on Monday rose by Rs 1,283 to Rs 1.63 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on a firm spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal contracts for October delivery traded higher by Rs 1,283, or 0.79 per cent, at Rs 1,63,721 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 3,424 lots. Fresh positions built up by participants led to a rise in precious metal prices, analysts said. Globally, gold futures increased 0.99 per cent to USD 4,648.78 per ounce in New York.

Ex-diplomat raises concerns over SIR in Punjab over ‘mismatch’ notice

Amritsar, Aug 24 (PTI) Former diplomat Navdeep Suri has raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll underway in Punjab after he was served a notice saying his details do not match. Suri, who served as India’s Ambassador to the UAE and Egypt and high commissioner to Australia, on Sunday took to X to express his anguish. “Dear @ECISVEEP, Sharing my experience with #SIR in Punjab. Went to BLO, submitted a Voter Card and Aadhaar Card, was assured that everything was in order. Got a message today from a volunteer saying some details don’t match with

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