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on January 5, 2026 at 8:37 pm Gold rates today: MCX gold surges ₹2,400 per 10g, silver prices zoom ₹13,500 per kg on US-Venezuela tensions​

Gold and silver prices surged as geopolitical concerns rose following the US military operation in Venezuela. Gold futures on MCX opened at ₹1,36,300 and peaked at ₹1,38,200. Silver prices also increased, with March futures reaching ₹2,49,900.

Gold and silver prices surged as geopolitical concerns rose following the US military operation in Venezuela. Gold futures on MCX opened at ₹1,36,300 and peaked at ₹1,38,200. Silver prices also increased, with March futures reaching ₹2,49,900.

on January 4, 2026 at 10:09 pm ‘We will be outcompeted’: Leading AI expert warns world may be running out of time to prepare for AI risks​

AI safety expert David Dalrymple warns that rapid AI development may outpace safety measures. He says this could be risking destabilization of security and economy  and emphasized the need for better control of advanced AI systems

AI safety expert David Dalrymple warns that rapid AI development may outpace safety measures. He says this could be risking destabilization of security and economy  and emphasized the need for better control of advanced AI systems

on January 4, 2026 at 8:46 pm Redmi Note 15 5G India launch roundup: Launch date, expected price, specifications and more​

Redmi Note 15 5G will launch in India on January 6 with a 6.77-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, and a 5,520mAh battery. It is expected to be priced around ₹20,000 and compete with OnePlus Nord CE 5 and Realme P4 Pro.

Redmi Note 15 5G will launch in India on January 6 with a 6.77-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, and a 5,520mAh battery. It is expected to be priced around ₹20,000 and compete with OnePlus Nord CE 5 and Realme P4 Pro.

on January 4, 2026 at 7:32 pm Saudi Stocks Drop Most Since April as Geopolitical Strife Mounts​

Saudi Arabian equities fell the most in almost nine months as investors considered the possible fallout of geopolitical tensions in Yemen, Iran and Venezuela.

Saudi Arabian equities fell the most in almost nine months as investors considered the possible fallout of geopolitical tensions in Yemen, Iran and Venezuela.

on January 4, 2026 at 7:31 pm Wall St Week Ahead-Venezuela events, jobs data set to jolt stocks as 2026 kicks off​

USA-STOCKS/WEEKAHEAD (REPEAT, SCHEDULED COLUMN):Wall St Week Ahead-Venezuela events, jobs data set to jolt stocks as 2026 kicks off

USA-STOCKS/WEEKAHEAD (REPEAT, SCHEDULED COLUMN):Wall St Week Ahead-Venezuela events, jobs data set to jolt stocks as 2026 kicks off

on January 3, 2026 at 10:08 pm Priyanka Gandhi Vadra gets key Congress role, to head panel picking candidates for Assam assembly polls​

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been appointed chairperson of the screening committee for Assam’s assembly elections. This role marks her first major task since stepping back from her previous responsibilities, signaling a potential revival of her political influence.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been appointed chairperson of the screening committee for Assam’s assembly elections. This role marks her first major task since stepping back from her previous responsibilities, signaling a potential revival of her political influence.