Gold, silver decline up to 1 pc amid Middle East tensions

IANS | July 24, 2026 12:44 PM

Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded lower on Friday, with both precious metals falling by up to nearly 1 per cent as stronger US dollar and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment.

Low‑cost road safety fixes can reduce accidents: Experts

IANS | July 24, 2026 12:34 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Eminent road safety experts called for urgent adoption of "low‑cost, high‑impact" measures, including 30 km per hour low‑speed zones in residential and school areas to reduce road fatalities in cities, a statement said on Friday.

Sensex, Nifty open nearly 1 pc lower as Brent crude tops $100

IANS | July 24, 2026 9:32 AM

Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Domestic equity markets opened lower on Friday, with benchmark indices declining almost 1 per cent each amid heightened global uncertainty and a surge in crude oil prices, with Brent crude crossing the $100-per-barrel mark.