Don’t deploy Indian sailors on ships passing through Hormuz: India tells shipping firms

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Gold and silver prices are displaying early signs of recovery following a period of decline, according to market analysts. Abhilash Koikkara, Head of Forex and Commodities at Nuvama Professional Clients Group, has shared an outlook on both precious metals. Analysts have projected potential targets of Rs 1.45 lakh per 10 grams for gold and Rs 2.27 lakh per kilogram for silver. The forecast comes amid broader market movements influencing commodity prices in India.
The Delhi High Court, hearing a PIL related to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's deteriorating health, emphasized that 'life is precious' and directed both the central and Delhi governments to provide medical assistance if required. Wangchuk, a Ladakh-based activist, has been on an indefinite hunger strike and has reportedly lost over 9 kg since it began. Doctors have cautioned that he may soon enter a critical phase that could involve organ damage. The court's intervention underscores growing concern over the activist's well-being as his fast continues.
A district consumer commission has ordered a wedding band operator to pay Rs 39,000 after he failed to provide services at a client's wedding. The operator had accepted an advance payment of Rs 4,200 but never sent the promised brass band for the baraat. The groom's family was forced to arrange a last-minute replacement, causing significant inconvenience. The commission found the operator guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practice. The total payout covers a refund of the advance, monetary compensation, and litigation costs.
Two boats carrying Rohingya refugees sank in the Bay of Bengal, with at least 500 people feared dead. The vessels had set off from Myanmar's Rakhine state and refugee camps in Bangladesh. The disasters occurred during the monsoon season, a period when such sea crossings are especially hazardous. Rohingya people frequently attempt these dangerous journeys fleeing persecution and dire conditions. Aid organizations and observers are calling on the international community to strengthen support for the Rohingya refugee population.
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