Gold and silver see significant declines in Chennai markets as prices correct after recent highs
Chennai, Feb 2: Gold prices in Chennai experienced a sharp fall on the first trading day of the week, with 22-carat jewellery gold dropping by ₹7,600 per sovereign (8 grams), according to local market data.
Day: February 2, 2026
The Madras High Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to file its response within three weeks to a petition filed by Dr. S. Ramadoss, founder of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), challenging the allotment of the party’s ‘mango’ election symbol to the faction led by his son, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss.
ICC may call board meet on Pak boycott threat
Farmers in Tiruchirappalli district staged a protest on Sunday demanding the release of water from the historic Kallanai (Grand Anicut) Dam to irrigate parched agricultural lands.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced a brand-new domestic tournament titled the Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup during the T20 World Cup window.
Young Kanishk Chouhan showed his all-round prowess as India comfortably outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan by 58 runs in a Super Six encounter to qualify for the semifinal of the ICC U-19 World Cup here on Sunday.
Pakistan on Sunday formally announced that it will boycott its marquee group-stage clash against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, while confirming participation in the remainder of the tournament, a decision that ends days of speculation but opens up a fresh set of sporting, commercial and regulatory questions for the world body.
Delhi Capitals huffed and puffed but eventually got over the line in a modest run-chase by five wickets to beat UP Warriorz and make their way into the Eliminator clash of the Women’s Premier League, here on Sunday.
Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam after securing the Australian Open title against Novak Djokovic, who had never lost in his 10 previous finals at Melbourne Park.