Market Update: Gold Hits New High, Asia Cup Sees Pakistani Protest

Today’s news brief covers a variety of topics. Gold prices have reached a new peak, with the price of gold exceeding ₹116,000 per 10 grams, and silver prices also increasing significantly. India will receive three Tejas MK1A aircraft in October, with the advanced Tejas MK2 expected to make its maiden flight by the end of 2026. Prime Minister Modi has sent a letter to the nation, highlighting GST reforms as a positive step. The Asia Cup has seen Pakistan challenge an umpire’s call, creating a point of contention. Meanwhile, a second autopsy is scheduled for singer Zubeen Garg to determine the cause of death. News from various states includes the release of Azam Khan, an RSS campaign across the country, a controversial suggestion from a doctor in Madhya Pradesh, new Vande Bharat trains in Rajasthan, and violence in Uttarakhand during a religious procession.