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Why is it necessary for a Commodity trader to track metal prices daily?

Why is it necessary for a Commodity trader to track metal prices daily?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Commodity markets, especially the metals, are among the most volatile segments of the Indian financial ecosystem. To traders involved in commodity trading, it is not only helpful to keep track of the daily price changes but also necessary to make informed trading decisions. Commodities like gold, silver, copper, and aluminium react to many different factors, which makes it imperative for commodity traders to watch out for metal prices every day.

7 Foods To Boost Your Daily Iodine Intake

7 Foods To Boost Your Daily Iodine Intake

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

How to add iodine to your diet.

Govt doubles daily quota of 5kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers

Govt doubles daily quota of 5kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Indian government has doubled the daily quota of market-priced 5-kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers to ensure stable fuel supplies amidst global disruptions. This move prioritises household cooking gas and addresses the needs of migrant workers who often lack regular connections.

PHF Clears Dues, Boosts Morale Ahead Of FIH Pro League And World Cup

PHF Clears Dues, Boosts Morale Ahead Of FIH Pro League And World Cup

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Pakistan Hockey Federation has paid its players daily allowances and bonuses in advance for the upcoming FIH Pro League matches and the Hockey World Cup, aiming to boost morale and focus. This move includes clearing PKR 4.5 million in dues and increasing daily allowances to USD 110, following their qualification for the World Cup after an eight-year absence.

Night Traffic Ban Imposed In Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

Night Traffic Ban Imposed In Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve administration has implemented a dusk-to-dawn ban on vehicular traffic on the Dudhwa-Gauriphanta road to protect wildlife, following a Supreme Court mandate. Emergency vehicles are exempt, and an alternative route is available.

No meat on the menu: Kashi vendors pushed to the outskirts ahead of Sawan month

No meat on the menu: Kashi vendors pushed to the outskirts ahead of Sawan month

Rediff.com59 minutes ago

Varanasi Municipal Corporation's decision to relocate all meat, fish, and poultry shops outside city limits before the holy month of Sawan has ignited a debate among residents, traders, and political leaders, with supporters citing religious sentiments and critics raising concerns about convenience and livelihoods.

Putin says Russia ready for Ukraine peace deal based on Trump plan

Putin says Russia ready for Ukraine peace deal based on Trump plan

Rediff.com5 days ago

President Vladimir Putin has declared Russia's willingness to finalise a peace agreement with Ukraine based on US President Donald Trump's Anchorage proposals, provided Kyiv accepts necessary compromises.

Why Hooda Demands Special Session On Haryana's Collapsing Law And Order

Why Hooda Demands Special Session On Haryana's Collapsing Law And Order

Rediff.com5 days ago

Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has called for a special session of the Haryana Assembly to address the state's deteriorating law and order situation. Citing central government and NCRB reports, Hooda highlighted Haryana's unsafe status, high organised crime rates, and alarming statistics on rapes, murders, and suicides, alleging the BJP government's negligence.

This Simple Habit Will Help You Score 99%ile In CAT 2026

This Simple Habit Will Help You Score 99%ile In CAT 2026

Rediff.com3 hours ago

CAT and MBA expert and rediffGURU Patrick D'Souza explains how a simple daily reading habit can help aspirants clinch 99 percentile in the Common Admission Test this year.

'If Losing Belly Fat Were As Easy As Eating A Gummy...'

'If Losing Belly Fat Were As Easy As Eating A Gummy...'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'...would obesity still be a global epidemic?'

Parents Testify In Pune Court Over Daughter's Murder

Parents Testify In Pune Court Over Daughter's Murder

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The parents of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl, who was sexually assaulted and murdered, testified in a special court in Pune. The trial of the accused, Bhimrao Prabhakar Kamble, has begun, and the prosecution intends to examine 82 witnesses. The court has ordered a day-to-day hearing to ensure speedy justice.

Family Stress Driving Suicide Surge

Family Stress Driving Suicide Surge

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Suicides in India have increased one-and-a-half times since 2000, with daily wage earners and family problems being the leading causes.

Recipe: Deepa Reinvents Dahi Rice

Recipe: Deepa Reinvents Dahi Rice

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Recipe for a North Indian yoghurt-chawal.

8 Things That Won't Disintegrate Even In Your Great, Great, Great Grandchild's Lifetime

8 Things That Won't Disintegrate Even In Your Great, Great, Great Grandchild's Lifetime

Rediff.com1 days ago

Landfill sites are filling up faster than ever, raising concerns about where all our waste will go in the future. India alone produces more than 150,000 to 170,000 tonnes of household waste every day, with each person generating roughly 0.3 to 0.6 kilograms of rubbish daily, depending on the area and lifestyle, as per PIB.

Pakistani Hockey Players' Dues Unpaid, Allowance Slashed

Pakistani Hockey Players' Dues Unpaid, Allowance Slashed

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Pakistani hockey players are facing financial difficulties as they await pending dues from the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF). Their daily training camp allowance has also been reduced ahead of the FIH World Cup.

Unni Mukundan Lauds Kerala Government's Operation Toofan

Unni Mukundan Lauds Kerala Government's Operation Toofan

Rediff.com2 days ago

Actor Unni Mukundan has praised the Kerala government and police for their ongoing "Operation Toofan," a sustained crackdown on narcotics and organised drug networks across the state. He lauded Chief Minister VD Satheesan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala for their decisive action and highlighted the positive impact on public faith in law enforcement.

BJP leader seeks ban on Namaz on Mumbai roads, cites traffic disruption

BJP leader seeks ban on Namaz on Mumbai roads, cites traffic disruption

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has written to Mumbai authorities, urging them to stop the offering of namaz on public roads, claiming it causes traffic disruption and inconvenience. Trinamool Congress leader Majeed Memon agreed that namaz on roads should not be allowed due to inconvenience but attributed it to a lack of mosque space.

'The Way You Buy Is Going To Change'

'The Way You Buy Is Going To Change'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Today, we see people go on ChatGPT to ask 'can you plan my holiday' and then they have to go outside of the ChatGPT window to make all the bookings and so how can we complete that really high-intent use case that a user has come to ChatGPT with and help them complete that all the way within the chat GPT window.'

5 Fitness Lessons I Learnt From Walking 4.45 Lakh Steps In 15 Days

5 Fitness Lessons I Learnt From Walking 4.45 Lakh Steps In 15 Days

Rediff.com29 May 2026

'Confidence is built by doing difficult things, one day at a time.'

Temple trusts oppose Maharashtra draft law on devasthan land

Temple trusts oppose Maharashtra draft law on devasthan land

Rediff.com26 May 2026

A state-level 'Temple Land Protection Conference' was held in Mumbai on Monday, during which participants passed a resolution demanding immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the proposed legislation, the Maharashtra Mandir Mahasangh state in a release.

AI Boom Displaces India Inc from MSCI EM Top 10 for First Time in 26 Years

AI Boom Displaces India Inc from MSCI EM Top 10 for First Time in 26 Years

Rediff.com1 days ago

The unprecedented rally in artificial intelligence (AI)-linked stocks has led to Indian companies being excluded from the top 10 constituents of the MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Index for the first time in over two decades, raising concerns about concentration risk.

23 parties to attend INDIA meet; DMK, AAP to stay away

23 parties to attend INDIA meet; DMK, AAP to stay away

Rediff.com2 days ago

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said there are some parties that have expressed their inability to attend this particular meeting for their own reasons.

Stay Safe In The Heat! 7 Ways To Prevent Dehydration

Stay Safe In The Heat! 7 Ways To Prevent Dehydration

Rediff.com2 days ago

It's been a very tough 2026 summer with many places all over the India map baking in daytime temperatures as high as 46C. Keep yourself well-protected.

World Bank Chief Advocates 'Small AI' For Farmers

World Bank Chief Advocates 'Small AI' For Farmers

Rediff.com22 May 2026

World Bank President Ajay Banga has advocated for the deployment of 'Small AI' locally deployed artificial intelligence running on inexpensive hardware to address daily problems faced by farmers and rural communities in emerging markets.

'Everything works in Delhi': Owner admits hotel had no fire NOC

'Everything works in Delhi': Owner admits hotel had no fire NOC

Rediff.com6 days ago

Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj told Delhi Police he delegated daily operations and structural changes to 'another person'.

Business Rivalry Led To Kurukshetra Mining Contractor Attack

Business Rivalry Led To Kurukshetra Mining Contractor Attack

Rediff.com5 days ago

Four individuals, including the alleged mastermind, have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of mining contractor Sunil Bhatia in Shahabad, Kurukshetra. Police investigations reveal the attack stemmed from a long-standing business rivalry and involved a pre-planned conspiracy with hired assailants who conducted extensive surveillance before shooting Bhatia on May 31.

INDIA bloc to write to CJI on SIR, seek Pradhan's resignation

INDIA bloc to write to CJI on SIR, seek Pradhan's resignation

Rediff.com2 days ago

Leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc met in New Delhi on Monday and decided to write to the chief justice of India on the Special Intesive Revision exercise and "vote loot", besides demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-CBSE row.

How India plans to counter external risks facing its economy

How India plans to counter external risks facing its economy

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The Indian government is set to accelerate reforms, including measures to enhance foreign direct investment, speed up divestment, and boost asset monetisation, to maintain economic growth despite rising fuel and fertiliser import costs driven by the West Asia crisis.

Road Rage Shocker: Himachal Constable Attacked On Duty

Road Rage Shocker: Himachal Constable Attacked On Duty

Rediff.com5 days ago

A police constable in Himachal Pradesh was allegedly assaulted in a road rage incident in Paonta, Sirmaur district. The accused, identified as Farman from Saharanpur, has been arrested, and a case registered under the BNS. The incident has sparked political criticism regarding the state's law and order situation.

Amazon Unveils Proteus Robot For European Fulfilment Centres

Amazon Unveils Proteus Robot For European Fulfilment Centres

Rediff.com6 days ago

Amazon has launched its next-generation Proteus robot in European fulfilment centres to assist employees with physically demanding tasks. This initiative is part of a broader 10 billion euro investment to modernise operations and create 25,000 new jobs, with Proteus using natural language commands for seamless human-robot collaboration.

Man Arrested In Ahmedabad With Drugs Worth Over Rs 14 Crore

Man Arrested In Ahmedabad With Drugs Worth Over Rs 14 Crore

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Police in Ahmedabad arrested a man en route to Mumbai and seized over 7 kg of methamphetamine, valued at Rs 14.16 crore, concealed in biscuit packets.

India: World's Biggest Plastic Polluter

India: World's Biggest Plastic Polluter

Rediff.com7 hours ago

India generates 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, nearly 20 per cent of the world's total.

No hike in fuel prices; over 10K PNG connections added daily: Govt

No hike in fuel prices; over 10K PNG connections added daily: Govt

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The petroleum ministry on Friday reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining stable petrol and diesel prices, despite India's high dependence on imports.

Sebi proposes new framework to manage options strike prices amid market volatility

Sebi proposes new framework to manage options strike prices amid market volatility

Rediff.com26 May 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed a new framework to manage strike prices for options contracts, aiming to ensure continuous availability of suitable contracts even during sharp intraday market swings. This move addresses concerns that extreme price movements can leave traders without appropriate options for hedging or positioning.

Can Headaches Be A Sign Of Brain Tumour?

Can Headaches Be A Sign Of Brain Tumour?

Rediff.com2 days ago

On World Brain Tumour Day, Consultant Brain and Spine Surgeon Dr Keval Shukla explains why you should not ignore symptoms like persistent headache, blurred vision and a loss of balance.

How Much EMI Can Your Salary Handle?

How Much EMI Can Your Salary Handle?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Too many EMIs draining your salary? Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the safe borrowing limit that protects your income from a dangerous debt trap.

10 Everyday Habits That Harm Your Gut

10 Everyday Habits That Harm Your Gut

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Dr Rishikesh Malokar, senior consultant gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and therapeutic GI endoscopist at the Zynova Shalby Hospital, explains how habits such as unmonitored consumption of processed foods, skipping meals, and lack of fibre in the diet can quietly create havoc on the gut.

Cooperative Official Arrested In Odisha For Embezzlement

Cooperative Official Arrested In Odisha For Embezzlement

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Odisha Vigilance arrested a cooperative official, Patitapaban Majhi, for allegedly misappropriating over Rs 33 lakh in government funds during his tenure at the Garhsantri Service Co-operative Society.

Want To Improve Your Mood? Move!

Want To Improve Your Mood? Move!

Rediff.com22 May 2026

An international study analysing data from 67 research groups worldwide has found that mood improves with everyday movement for most people, and people are more physically active when they are feeling better.

Overseas Education Loans Get Riskier

Overseas Education Loans Get Riskier

Rediff.com2 days ago

Students and families must stress test repayment capacity based on Indian salary standards.