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Gold prices in India have hit historic highs. 24-carat gold has crossed Rs 15,400 per gram — nearly double the level of early 2024 — driven by global demand and a softer rupee.

Using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have created the clearest-ever map of the universe's "cosmic web", analysing more than 164,000 galaxies.

According to a new study, depression may one day be detectable through a simple blood test — by tracking how certain immune cells age.

According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon could hit Kerala around May 27 — about five days ahead of the normal June 1 date. However, seasonal rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India, where he will meet his counterparts from the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance — the Quad — comprising India, Australia, and Japan.

SpaceX successfully test-flew its biggest and most powerful Starship yet on Friday. NASA is relying on this very rocket to land its astronauts on the Moon.

On a visit to Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and described the two countries as partners, as bilateral talks took up economic and strategic cooperation.

Football's biggest event, the FIFA World Cup 2026, will be co-hosted for the first time by three nations — the USA, Canada, and Mexico — from June 11 to July 19, with 104 matches across 16 cities and the first-ever halftime show at a final.

The 79th World Health Assembly was held in Geneva, honouring those who made outstanding contributions to global health. Separately, new research has identified an enzyme called "IDOL" as a potential target in Alzheimer's treatment.

Growth in India's eight core industries rose to 1.7% in April, driven largely by steel and cement output — a sign of firming industrial activity.

After the Victory Day parade in Moscow, the Russian President signalled willingness to meet his Ukrainian counterpart in a third country — but only after a final peace treaty. A Trump-brokered three-day ceasefire saw a 1,000-prisoner exchange.

The Union Cabinet has approved two new semiconductor units — Crystal Matrix and Suchi Semicon. Twelve chip plants have now been cleared under the India Semiconductor Mission, expected to create 2,230 skilled jobs.