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SIR deadline likely be extended in Bengal as EC reviews top court directives: Official

Kolkata, Jan 21 (PTI) The EC is considering extending the deadline for the SIR exercise in West Bengal, with the publication of the final voters’ list likely to be deferred beyond the scheduled date of February 14, an official of the poll panel said on Wednesday. Compliance with multiple directions issued by the Supreme Court may make it difficult to adhere to the existing timeline, he said, adding that no final decision has been taken so far. “Implementing all the Supreme Court’s instructions within the existing timeline is challenging. Additional time may be required,” he added. The Election Commission (EC)

Gold soars near Rs 1.60 lakh/10g; silver hits record Rs 3.34 lakh/kg on global buying rush

New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) Extending the record-breaking rally, gold prices surged to a new high near Rs 1.60 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, while silver scaled a fresh peak of Rs 3.34 lakh per kg amid a worldwide chase for safe-haven assets. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity soared by Rs 6,500, or 4.24 per cent, to Rs 1,59,700 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). On Tuesday, gold breached the crucial Rs 1.5 lakh-per-10-gram milestone in the national capital for the first time. Silver

Wangchuk wants thermometer for experiments to improve jail barracks, says wife Angmo

New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has asked for a thermometer in the Jodhpur jail to conduct some experiments on eco-responsive architecture to make jail barracks better, his wife and HIAL co-founder Gitanjali J Angmo said on Wednesday. In a post on X, Angmo said she met Wanghuk on Tuesday, and finally gave him books on ants and one on climate change, as was requested by the activist. I met @Wangchuk66 yesterday and finally gave him the book on Ants, a gift from his eldest brother, along with books on climate change and its solution that he

Stock markets fall for 3rd day amid geopolitical tensions; Sensex sinks below 82k

Mumbai, Jan 21 (PTI) Stock market benchmarks ended with losses for the third straight session on Wednesday as heightened geopolitical tensions, weak global peers and persistent foreign fund outflows unnerved investors. Besides, selling in financial, bank and consumption stocks amid ongoing weakness in the rupee also added to the pressure in the markets. Recovering most of its sharp intra-day losses, the 30-share BSE Sensex settled 270.84 points or 0.33 per cent lower at 81,909.63. The benchmark tanked 1,056.02 points, or 1.28 per cent, to 81,124.45 during the day. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 75 points or 0.30 per cent to

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