Gold, silver prices fall up to 4 pc amid geopolitical tensions

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:01 PM

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded lower on Monday, with precious metals falling by nearly 4 per cent amid escalating tensions in the West Asia conflict, a volatile global macroeconomic environment and surging crude oil prices.

The big diversion: Why agencies fear a major Khalistani strike abroad

Vicky Nanjappa | June 8, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Intelligence agencies have issued a high-level alert regarding a strategic shift in the operations of pro-Khalistan elements. They have observed that pro-Khalistan groups have decided to launch an all-out operation that will not remain confined to Punjab. Multiple incidents involving these elements have already been reported, with Punjab emerging as the primary target so far.

TN CM Vijay plays chess with Praggnanandhaa, awards Rs 50 lakh for Norway Chess triumph

IANS | June 8, 2026 12:37 PM

Chennai, June 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday felicitated chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa for his historic triumph at the Norway Chess tournament and presented him with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh. The meeting took an engaging turn when CM Vijay and the 20-year-old Grandmaster sat down across a chessboard for a friendly game.