India's ace weightlifter Mirabai Chanu stated that she has been competing in the 48-49kg category and will need to move to the 53kg category for the 2028 Olympics due to a change in weight classes. She expressed confidence in her ability to participate in the 2028 event.
'In general, I needed a short break from sports because I had worked extremely hard for the Paralympics. I was happy with my performance, but not winning a medal left me a little disappointed. I channelled my energy into other things... overall, the past year has been wonderful in its own way.'
India's compound archers enjoyed a stellar outing at the Asian Championships, winning two gold medals and one silver on a productive day in Dhaka on Thursday.
This exercise allows investors to realign their portfolios with changing market conditions and evolving personal objectives.
The government on Tuesday slashed the import tariff value on gold and silver to $59 per 10 grams and $ 470 per kg respectively, following weak global cues.
India also had a silver medal through Grishma Thorat in the youth women's 77kg.
Lots to look forward to in Indian sports as packed 2026 calender awaits
The government on Friday reduced the import tariff value on gold and silver to $420 per 10 grams and $645 per kg, respectively, taking cues from firm global prices.
India's Anish Bhanwala endured two nerve-wracking shoot-offs in a high-quality 25m rapid-fire pistol final to clinch the biggest medal in his shooting career, a silver at the ISSF World Championships (Pistol/Rifle), in Cairo on Sunday.
Hockey star Hardik Singh lone recommendation for Khel Ratna; Divya, TJ & Mehuli for Arjuna
Weightlifter Priteesmita Bhoi broke the world youth record in clean & jerk on way to clinching gold in the girls' 44kg category at the Youth Asian Games in Manama, Bahrain, on Sunday.
Recent rise may be nearing peak, analysts say long-term trend remains bullish.
Asian champion 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji leads India's 4-gold show in Taiwan Open
The gold was well within reach, the Indians simply could not close it out in the fourth and final end.
Gagandeep Singh was among a slew of athletes across sports who were handed three-year ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency
Gone are the days when festive fashion meant only picking between a sari or a lehenga; this season, it's time to make a statement with fusion!
The 16-year-old is just the third Indian woman to become the under-18 recurve World champion after Deepika Kumari (2011) and Komalika Bari (2021).
Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.
Gold rush: Yarraji, Sable, women's 4x400m relay finish on top to extend India's Asian C'ship dominance
Her breakthrough came at the Tokyo Paralympics, where she claimed the first gold medal of the Games, smashing her own world record in the women's C1-3 3,000m individual pursuit. She followed it up with two bronze medals in the road race and time trial.
.jpg)
The government has also raised the duty on gold ore/ concentrates/dore bars and silver dore bars ranging from 7 per cent to 10 per cent.
Tracking a weak trend overseas and low demand from domestic jewellers and retailers, gold prices plunged by Rs 200 to Rs 26,350 per ten gram in New Delhi on Monday.
Silver ready rose by Rs 350 to Rs 33,850 per kg.
Nishad Kumar and Simran Sharma won their maiden World Para Athletics Championships gold in high jump and 100m race respectively, as India clinched four medals to jump to fourth spot on the most productive day, in New Delhi, on Friday.
These contracts will expire on the last trading day of the month prior to the expiry of international bullion futures contract, be settled on expiry at import parity costing, delivery logic based on intention matching and rupee value contracts for importers and traders.
This edition of the championship holds critical importance as it serves as the final selection trial for the Indian contingent heading to the prestigious New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships later this year.
Silver followed suit and gained Rs 65 to Rs 39,600 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers.
Tariff value is the base price on which the customs duty is determined to prevent under -- invoicing.
The import tariff value is the base price at which the customs duty is determined to prevent under-invoicing.
While gold surged by Rs 230 to Rs 28,480 per 10 grams, silver gained Rs 250 to Rs 44,600 per kg on increased offtake.
Silver advanced by Rs 150 to Rs 34,200 per kg on increased offtake.
'There will be no Malayali who does not recall, at least once a day, what Sreenivasan wrote, spoke or showed on screen.'
A new national record, a string of personal bests, and six final-day medals capped India's campaign at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships as they signed off with a total haul of 24 medals.
On the domestic front, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity recovered by Rs 15 each to Rs 30,050 and Rs 29,850 per ten gram, respectively.
After two days of gains, gold prices fell by Rs 60 to close at Rs 27,400 per 10 gram in New Delhi on Wednesday due to slackened demand from jewelers and retailers amid absence of cues from global markets.
While gold declined by Rs 50 to Rs 28,750 per ten grams, silver dipped by Rs 25 to Rs 42,075 per kg on lack of buying support.
.jpg)
Traders said some local buying mainly helped both gold and silver prices to recover some ground.
Tara Sutaria is turning 30 and, honestly, there's no better time to revisit her incredible desi yet modish moments.
Farhana Bodi is known for her bold, experimental style, the kind that makes people stop scrolling.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances