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Gold falls by Rs 300 to Rs 1,25,300/10g as firm dollar, trade optimism curb safe-haven demand

New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) Gold prices fell by Rs 300 to Rs 1,25,300 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday as a stronger dollar and easing global uncertainties weighed on investor appetite for the safe-haven asset. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity declined by Rs 300 to Rs 1,24,700 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). It had closed at Rs 1,25,000 per 10 grams on Friday, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity had settled at Rs 1,25,600 per 10 grams on Friday. On the other hand, silver

Listening to music may cut dementia risk by 40%: New study

A new study has found that listening to or playing music can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia among older adults. Researchers reported that people over 70 who regularly engage with music are nearly 40% less likely to experience cognitive decline. The research, published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, followed more than 10,000 adults over several years to evaluate how musical engagement affects brain health. Professor Joanne Ryan of Monash University, who led the study, said that with no cure for dementia currently available, identifying alternative strategies to prevent or delay its onset is crucial. The study

Supreme Court to examine plea for political parties publishing their memorandum, rules on their websites

New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) The Supreme Court said on Monday it will issue certain directions following a plea urging the Election Commission to ensure that every political party publishes its memorandum, rules and regulations on its website. A bench of Justices Surya Kant, Ujjal Bhuyan and Joymalya Bagchi, which issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission (EC) on an application filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, said, “Unless there are very strong impediments, we would like to issue certain directions”. The bench asked Upadhyay, who appeared in-person, to remind the court about it on the next date

Rupee weakens 5 paise to settle at 88.75 against US dollar

Mumbai, Nov 3 (PTI) The rupee extended its descent for the third straight day and settled five paise down at 88.75 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, near its all-time low level, weighed down by a strong American currency and foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said domestic equities ended on a positive note and supported the domestic unit at lower levels. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.73 and touched an intraday low of 88.80 against the greenback. The unit ended the session at 88.75 (provisional) against the dollar, logging a loss of 5 paise from

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