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The price of 10 grams of 999-carat gold reached an all-time high of Rs 75,160 on May 20. If you plan to buy silver, the story is similar, with silver prices reaching an all-time high of Rs 90,000 a kg on May 17. In fact, although silver has got more industrial usage from the makers of electric vehicles and photovoltaic solar panels, gold and silver prices tend to move similarly.

The African National Congress (ANC) which is ruling South Africa since the end of apartheid regime in 1994, is facing a stiff challenge from the opposition parties in the general elections to be held on May 29. As per the Constitution, the ANC needs a majority of 50 per cent of the votes polled to retain its ruling status, but the latest opinion polls indicate that the ANC can only get 44 per cent of the votes. If that happens, the ANC has to form a coalition with other contending parties to get a majority in the parliament for governing.

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are closing, and the results will be out on June 4. The aftermath of the election is not simply about winners and losers. It is about more than just the anticipated outcomes. It includes the potential for unforeseen alliances, dramatic shifts in power dynamics, and the emergence of new political forces, all of which are yet to be unveiled.

Election campaign for the lone Lok Sabha Constituency of Union Territory Chandigarh and 13 in Punjabis approaching to its peak. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is clearly seen dominating in Punjab while Congress candidate of INDIA bloc has perceivable edge over the BJP’s in Chandigarh. In fact, the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) are seen trying hard to retain their political relevance in this region which is scheduled to poll in the last 7th phase of election on June 1.

Russia's Arctic Region is believed to have large untapped reserves of oil, natural gas, and rare earth minerals. These minerals are essential for important and growing industries like artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs), and semiconductors.

KOLKATA: Of the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal the result of Diamond Harbour seat is arguably the most crucial to the future of All India Trinamool Congress, the ruling dispensation of the state. Since 2014, chief minister and TMC supremo, Mamata Banerjee's nephew and the unofficial number two in the party, Abhishek Banerjee has been the sitting MP representing this south Bengal seat.

The politics in Thailand is slowly moving towards an understanding among the top players — the King, Maha Vajiralongkorn, the army chief who overthrew the elected government in 2014 and ruled as the country’s Prime Minister until May 2023, General Prayuth Chan-o-cha, and the politically influential Shinawatra family.

The frequency of natural disasters is increasing globally due to climate change and global warming. Every year, millions of people are affected by disasters such as heat waves, earthquakes, tsunamis, avalanches, droughts, and floods, with structurally excluded communities bearing the brunt. Addressing gender inclusivity in disaster risk reduction is essential to building resilient communities, especially those that are vulnerable and marginalized.

In asserting his ‘indestructability’, Narendra Modi has taken a leaf out of the books of Arab rulers, who assiduously promote the idea that rulers are God’s representatives on Earth. This belief has been historically used by Arab monarchs to legitimize their rule and suppress dissent.

Dearness allowance of workers, retirement benefits, and even death gratuity among other benefits have been put on hold in India. The reason being the Union Government led by PM Narendra Modi did not release the All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW) since February 2024, from the eve of the Lok Sabha election 2024. The reason has not been provided yet.