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New Delhi, Oct 19 (PTI) The Indian Youth Congress (ITC) on Monday burnt an effigy of Ravan bearing the face of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar here, demanding his resignation over alleged irregularities in electoral processes and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. The protest featured a stage decorated with vibrant posters and slogans targeting the Election Commission (EC); one read Vote Chori ki Rasleela targeting the poll panels handling of the SIR exercise. The

Manchester, Oct 19 (Conversation) Childhood trauma can leave scars that last long after the experiences themselves have ended. Its effects can reach into adult life, increasing the risk of mental illness, physical health problems and other difficulties. Our latest research estimates that the health effects associated with adverse childhood experiences cost the equivalent of 7.8 billion in Wales and 115.6 billion in England in 2023. These figures represent 8.4% of Waless gross domestic product (G

New Delhi, Oct 19 (PTI) Gold prices climbed Rs 400 to Rs 1.5 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi on Monday as improving festive demand and firm global trends lent support to the precious metal ahead of Dussehra. The 99.9 per cent pure metal gained Rs 400 to Rs 1,50,300 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, from Fridays closing level of Rs 1,49,900 per 10 grams, according to local traders. Silver, however, remained steady for the second straight session at Rs 2.15 lakh per kilogram. Gold prices moved high

New Delhi, Oct 19, (PTI) All India Students Association (AISA) President Neha Bora on Monday approached the Delhi High Court against a Delhi Police notice asking her to execute a bond before a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) for keeping peace. Bora, who has been at the forefront of recent protests against the alleged irregularities in the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, is likely to seek an urgent hearing in the High Court, which is shut this week for

Mumbai, Oct 19 (PTI) The rupee pared its initial gains and settled lower by 3 paise for the day at 94.92 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by a sharp fall in the domestic equity markets and a recovery in crude oil prices. The rupee snapped its six-session winning streak and settled in the negative territory amid continued pressure from foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and elevated crude oil prices. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened

Mumbai, Oct 19 (PTI) The rupee gained 9 paise to 94.80 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by the ongoing impact of the Reserve Bank of Indias structural forex interventions. Forex traders said the rupee has witnessed its sharpest rally in seven months. However, the surge in Brent crude oil to USD 110 per barrel poses the biggest threat to this recovery. The rupee is inching closer to a key support level near 94. Constant pressure from high crude prices, rising US Treasury

New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Gold and silver prices stayed steady in the national capital on Friday, offering little respite after a volatile week, as a strengthening rupee capped recovery in the precious metals. The 99.9 per cent pure yellow metal remained unchanged at Rs 1,49,900 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes. Silver also held steady at Rs 2.15 lakh per kilogram, according to local traders. Gold prices declined Rs 4,500, or 3 per cent, during the week, while silver shed Rs 13,500 or 6 per ce