News for 'gold and silver'

Gold, silver zoom on seasonal demand, global cues

Gold, silver zoom on seasonal demand, global cues

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Traders said brisk buying by stockists and jewellery fabricators to meet the rising festive and wedding demand mainly led an upsurge in gold and silver prices.

Unforgettable Scenes From Madhuri Dixit's Career

Unforgettable Scenes From Madhuri Dixit's Career

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Celebrate Madhuri Dixit by revisiting her most unforgettable and scene-stealing performances, from her early career breakthroughs to her later nuanced portrayals, showcasing her unparalleled talent and charisma.

'I want Olympic gold': Nikhat Zareen eyes LA 2028

'I want Olympic gold': Nikhat Zareen eyes LA 2028

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

The last year proved to be a period of reflection for Nikhat Zareen, one that taught her to temper expectations while also strengthening her resolve to fulfil her dream of becoming an Olympic champion.

Gold, silver recover on global cues, jewellers buying

Gold, silver recover on global cues, jewellers buying

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Traders said apart from fresh buying by jewellers and retailers, firm global trend amid signs of increased demand in China and India, the world's two largest consumers, influenced gold prices.

Gold, silver plunge on global cues, higher rupee

Gold, silver plunge on global cues, higher rupee

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Traders said subdued demand from jewellers and retailers at prevailing levels and a weak global trend led to fall in gold and silver prices.

Gold, silver rise on seasonal demand, global cues

Gold, silver rise on seasonal demand, global cues

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Bullion merchants said sustained buying by stockists on the back of pick-up in seasonal demand and a firm global trend mainly led to the rise in gold and silver prices.

Ayush Shetty stuns top seed Vitidsarn to reach Badminton Asia final

Ayush Shetty stuns top seed Vitidsarn to reach Badminton Asia final

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

India's Ayush Shetty secured a spot in the Badminton Asia Championships final after defeating top seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a thrilling three-game match.

Gold, silver up on sustained buying, global cues

Gold, silver up on sustained buying, global cues

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Traders said sustained buying by stockists and retailers amid a firm global trend where gold advanced as the drop to the lowest level in 34 months last week lured buyers mainly influenced the sentiment.

Gold, silver recover on global cues, festive buying

Gold, silver recover on global cues, festive buying

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Traders attributed the recovery in gold prices to fresh buying by jewellers to meet festive season demand and a firming global trend as investors weighed tension over Ukraine.

Indian Open Race Walk: Sahil stuns favorites to win

Indian Open Race Walk: Sahil stuns favorites to win

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Punjab's Sahil and Haryana's Ravina emerged victorious in the men's and women's half marathon events respectively at the Indian Open Race Walk Competition.

Gold, silver recover on buying at lower levels

Gold, silver recover on buying at lower levels

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Traders said emergence of buying at prevailing lower levels by jewellers and retailers mainly supported the upside in prices of precious metals.

Lovlina, Nikhat to lead India at Asian Boxing Championships

Lovlina, Nikhat to lead India at Asian Boxing Championships

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen will lead the Indian contingent at the Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia.

Anish Bhanwala wins Asian 25m Rapid Fire Pistol silver

Anish Bhanwala wins Asian 25m Rapid Fire Pistol silver

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala won the silver medal in the men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the ongoing Asian Shooting Championships in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday.

Gold, silver surge on festive demand, global cues

Gold, silver surge on festive demand, global cues

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Marketmen said increased buying by jewellers and retailers to meet the festive season demand amidst a firming global trend mainly kept precious metals higher.

Gold, silver fall on stockists selling, global cues

Gold, silver fall on stockists selling, global cues

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Traders said stockists selling in line with a weak global trend as an improving US economy prompted the Federal Reserve to cut stimulus, which reduced demand for precious metals as alternative assets.

Gold, silver fall on global cues; subdued demand

Gold, silver fall on global cues; subdued demand

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Traders said the fall in gold prices was mostly in line with a weak trend in the global markets as signs of easing tensions in Ukraine curbed demand for the precious metal as a haven.

Virdhawal picks gold, silver in pool

Virdhawal picks gold, silver in pool

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

Virdhawal Khade won the 100m freestyle final on Thursday, breaking his own Games record that was created in the heats., but had to settle for silver in the 100m butterfly.

Rashmika Mandanna's Best Wedding Look? VOTE!

Rashmika Mandanna's Best Wedding Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Namrata Thakker picks Rashmika Mandanna's best wedding looks, and asks you, dear reader, to vote for her best look.

India's Shooting Contingent Faces Tough Competition at Granada World Cup

India's Shooting Contingent Faces Tough Competition at Granada World Cup

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Indian shooters are set to compete in the Rifle/Pistol World Cup in Granada, Spain, facing a strong international field in both 10m air rifle and air pistol events. The competition serves as a crucial assessment opportunity ahead of the Asian Games and the World Championships, where Olympic quotas will be awarded.

Govt lowers tariff value on imported gold, silver

Govt lowers tariff value on imported gold, silver

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The tariff value on imported gold earlier stood at $398 per 10 grams, while on silver at $643 per kg.

Gold, silver decline on low demand, global cues

Gold, silver decline on low demand, global cues

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Silver also traded lower by Rs 400 at Rs 37,600 per kg.

Gold, silver weaken on sluggish demand, global cues

Gold, silver weaken on sluggish demand, global cues

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Traders said apart from fall in demand from jewellers and retailers at prevailing levels, a weak global trend as the strengthening dollar eroded appeal for the precious metal, mainly influenced sentiments in New Delhi.

Gold, silver recover on global cues, stockists buying

Gold, silver recover on global cues, stockists buying

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Silver also rebounded by Rs 530 to Rs 43,930 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. It had lost Rs 100 on Wednesday.

Gold, silver up on stockists buying, global cues

Gold, silver up on stockists buying, global cues

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Silver also traded higher by Rs 250 to Rs 41,000 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units.

Gold, silver slide on subdued demand, global cues

Gold, silver slide on subdued demand, global cues

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Gold prices declined by Rs 100 to Rs 28,200 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Friday

Kolkata Businessman Arrested For Money Laundering: What It Means

Kolkata Businessman Arrested For Money Laundering: What It Means

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Jay Kamdar, a Kolkata businessman, for alleged money laundering. The ED claims Kamdar had close ties with police officers and misused his influence in land-related matters. The investigation is linked to an alleged criminal syndicate led by Biswajit Podder.

Gold, silver rally on global cues, festive demand

Gold, silver rally on global cues, festive demand

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Sentiments remained firm in precious metals on sustained buying by jewellers and retailers to meet ongoing festive season demand.

Gold, silver drops on low demand, global cues

Gold, silver drops on low demand, global cues

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Gold lost its sheen with prices falling by Rs 120 to Rs 28,300.

Gold, silver fall on subdued demand, global cues

Gold, silver fall on subdued demand, global cues

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Gold prices drifted by Rs 100 to Rs 28,400 per ten grams at the bullion market today as demand from jewellers and retailers eased at existing levels amidst a weak global trend.

Nikhat leads gold rush, Jaismine stuns Oly star amid BFI rift

Nikhat leads gold rush, Jaismine stuns Oly star amid BFI rift

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Indian women boxers, led by star pugilist Nikhat Zareen, lived up to their top billings to claim seven gold medals, while Hitesh Gulia and Sachin Siwach also clinched the coveted yellow metal at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida on Thursday.

Gold, silver prices tumble on weak global cues

Gold, silver prices tumble on weak global cues

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

While gold fell by Rs 400 to Rs 28,000 per 10 grams, silver plunged by Rs 1,500 to Rs 43,100 per kg on poor offtake.

Gold, silver fall on stockists selling, global cues

Gold, silver fall on stockists selling, global cues

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Traders said weak demand at prevailing higher levels and retailers looking for more correction mainly kept pressure on gold and silver prices.

Gold, silver sales down by up to 40% this Dhanteras

Gold, silver sales down by up to 40% this Dhanteras

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Most consumers are going for token buying of lesser value and are waiting for price correction for purchase of wedding jewellery.

Railway Engineer Nabbed in Rs 10 Lakh Bribery Scandal

Railway Engineer Nabbed in Rs 10 Lakh Bribery Scandal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The CBI has arrested a chief electrical distribution engineer with the Central Railway and two private individuals in connection with an alleged bribery case involving Rs 10 lakh.

Gold, silver tumble on heavy selling, global cues

Gold, silver tumble on heavy selling, global cues

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Gold tumbled by Rs 310 to Rs 30,290 per ten grams in the national capital today on heavy sell-off by stockists and a weak global trend.

Gold, silver tumble on stockists' selling, global cues

Gold, silver tumble on stockists' selling, global cues

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Gold in Singapore, which normally sets the price trend on the domestic front, fell by 1.4 per cent to $1,278.94 an ounce and silver by 2.8 per cent to $19.55 an ounce.

Criminal wanted in 100+ cases comes home to fill SIR form, arrested

Criminal wanted in 100+ cases comes home to fill SIR form, arrested

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

A notorious criminal with over 100 offenses, including murder, was arrested in Indore while attempting to register to vote. Abdul Rashid, also known as Talwar Singh, was wanted in multiple cases in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Govt cuts import tariff of gold, silver

Govt cuts import tariff of gold, silver

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Also, the import tariff value -- the base price at which customs duty is determined to prevent under-invoicing -- in case of silver has been reduced to $644 per kg from $694 per kg earlier, a notification by the Central Board of Excise and Customs said.

Gold, silver up on scattered buying, global cues

Gold, silver up on scattered buying, global cues

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Traders said scattered buying by retailers amid a firm global trend, where gold climbed to six-month high, and escalating tension in Ukraine mainly boosted demand for the precious metals as a safe haven.

Gold plunges Rs 4,100 to Rs 121,800/10g

Gold plunges Rs 4,100 to Rs 121,800/10g

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Gold prices dropped by Rs 4,100 to Rs 121,800 per 10 grams in the national capital and slipped below $4,000 an ounce in the global markets on Tuesday as easing US-China trade tensions dampened safe-haven appeal. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal had closed at Rs 125,900 per 10 grams on Monday.