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Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,20,810; silver falls ₹100, trading at ₹1,50,900
The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,10,740
 "Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,20,810; silver falls ₹100, trading at ₹1,50,900")
Severe cyclonic storm 'Montha' weakens over coastal Andhra, says IMD
It is likely to move nearly northwestwards across coastal Andhra Pradesh and maintain its intensity of cyclonic storm during the next 6 hours, IMD added
 "Severe cyclonic storm 'Montha' weakens over coastal Andhra, says IMD")
South Korea trade deal appears elusive as Trump seeks $350 bn investment
Korean officials say a direct cash injection could destabilise their economy, and they'd rather do loans and loan guarantees instead
 "South Korea trade deal appears elusive as Trump seeks $350 bn investment")
Data shows slight PM2.5, PM10 reduction after cloud seeding: Delhi govt
The preliminary results suggested that data from 20 selected monitoring sites across Delhi were captured, with a primary focus on AQI, PM2.5 and PM10, the most direct pollution markers
 "Data shows slight PM2.5, PM10 reduction after cloud seeding: Delhi govt")
US troops to be paid despite shutdown, says Vance, seeks Democrats' backing
The vice president reaffirmed Republicans' strategy of trying to pick off a handful of Senate Democrats to vote for stopgap funding to reopen the government
 "US troops to be paid despite shutdown, says Vance, seeks Democrats' backing")
Stocks to Watch today: Adani Green, Shree Cement, Mazagon, Oil India, Hudco
Stocks to Watch Today, October 29, 2025: Tata Capital, TVS Motor Company, Adani Green Energy, Larsen & Toubro, and Oil India are among the top stocks to watch during today's trading session
 "Stocks to Watch today: Adani Green, Shree Cement, Mazagon, Oil India, Hudco")
US judge blocks Trump admin from firing workers during govt shutdown
The American Federation of Government Employees and other labour unions have sued to stop the reductions in force layoffs, saying the firings were an abuse of power designed to punish workers
 "US judge blocks Trump admin from firing workers during govt shutdown")
64 killed, including 4 police officers, in Rio de Janeiro anti-gang raid
At least 81 people were arrested, and security officials said the number of casualties could rise as the operation continues
 "64 killed, including 4 police officers, in Rio de Janeiro anti-gang raid")
Peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban govt in Istanbul fail, says Pakistan
Pakistan accuses the Taliban of harboring militants linked to a surge in attacks, while Kabul denies its territory is being used against Pakistan
 "Peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban govt in Istanbul fail, says Pakistan")
Indians faced nearly 20 heatwave days in 2024 on average: Lancet report
An international team of 128 experts from 71 academic institutions and UN agencies, led by University College London, were involved in producing the ninth edition of the report
 "Indians faced nearly 20 heatwave days in 2024 on average: Lancet report")
14 killed as US strikes alleged drug-smuggling boats in Pacific Ocean
The Trump administration last week expanded the scope of its campaign to the eastern Pacific, after earlier strikes targeted vessels in the Caribbean Sea
 "14 killed as US strikes alleged drug-smuggling boats in Pacific Ocean")
Best of BS Opinion: Cleaning the systems that power India's future
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Cleaning the systems that power India's future")
INDIA bloc manifesto pledges one job per household, review on liquor ban
Tejashwi Yadav-led alliance pledges jobs, welfare schemes and prohibition review in Bihar; BJP, JDU term promises unrealistic
 "INDIA bloc manifesto pledges one job per household, review on liquor ban")
Bihar Assembly elections: 32% of phase-1 candidates with criminal cases
The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), a not for profit election watchdog, released its analysis of the self-sworn affidavits of 1303 out of 1314 candidates
 "Bihar Assembly elections: 32% of phase-1 candidates with criminal cases")
Datanomics: Donald Trump's trade tariffs bring windfall gains for US
US customs revenue surged 153% in FY25 as tariff rates spiked to decade highs, lifting India's import share to a 10-year peak while China's slipped below 10% for the first time since 2015
 "Datanomics: Donald Trump's trade tariffs bring windfall gains for US")
From despair to action: How India can put an end to stubble burning
It is not a utopian vision, but a pragmatic and achievable goal over the next three years
 "From despair to action: How India can put an end to stubble burning")
Bill Gates rejects 'doomsday' narrative, calls for balance on climate
Bill Gates urges a shift from "doomsday" climate narratives to strategies that balance emissions cuts with health, development, and adaptation ahead of the COP30 summit in Brazil
 "Bill Gates rejects 'doomsday' narrative, calls for balance on climate")
Overhaul of GST processes in works for easier compliance, faster refunds
The government is finalising a major GST overhaul with automated refunds, pre-filled returns, and analytics-based scrutiny to simplify compliance and boost liquidity for MSMEs
 "Overhaul of GST processes in works for easier compliance, faster refunds")
Apple joins elite $4-trillion market-cap club, third firm in history
Apple hits $4 trillion in market value, becoming the third company ever to do so, as strong iPhone 17 sales and easing trade pressures power a stunning 56% rally since April
 "Apple joins elite $4-trillion market-cap club, third firm in history")
Amazon to cut 14,000 corporate jobs as spending on AI accelerates
Included in the letter was a memo to Amazon staff last year from CEO Andy Jassy
 "Amazon to cut 14,000 corporate jobs as spending on AI accelerates")