Last Updated: 20 December 2025, 16:00 IST Uttar Pradesh Gold Silver Rate: Silver has never been so expensive. She breaks her previous record every day. Today, its prices are at the highest level. Although gold provided some relief. No increase was seen in gold today. Speaking to Local 18, Santosh Aggarwal, president of Varanasi Bullion Association, says silver is setting new records every day. Nothing can be said where the market will stop. (Uttar Pradesh Gold Silver Rate 20 December 2025) Varanasi. On the last day of the third week of December, the price of gold reached sky high. There was no change in the price of gold today with the opening of the gold market on December 20. Gold prices remained stable in the capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, as well as in Varanasi and Meerut. On the contrary, today there was a huge rise in silver by Rs 5000 per kg in the gold market. After this rise, silver reached a new record level. On December 20, the price of 24 carat gold in the gold market of Varanasi is Rs 1,34,330 per 10 grams. It also had the same sentiment on December 19. If we talk about the price of gold in the capital Lucknow, today the price of 24 carat gold there was Rs 1,35,110 per 10 grams. Today its price in Meerut is Rs 1,35,100 per 10 grams. What is the price of 18 and 22 carat gold? There was no change in the price of 18 to 22 carat gold in the Varanasi gold market on Saturday. At the opening of the market today, the price of 22 carat gold was Rs 1,23,150 per 10 grams. Before that, it had the same price on December 19. If we talk about the price of 18 carat gold, its price in the market today was recorded at Rs 1,00,790 per 10 grams. Where will the market stop? On Saturday, the price of silver rose significantly again in the gold market. With the opening of the gold market, silver rose by Rs 5,000 per kg to a new record high of Rs 2,14,000 per kg. Before that, on December 19, its price was Rs 2,09,000 per kg. Santosh Kumar Aggarwal, president of Varanasi Bullion Association, said that the prices of gold and silver are sky high these days. Silver sets new records every day. Currently, it is difficult to predict exactly where the market will end up. About the Author Priyanshu Gupta Priyanshu has more than 10 years of experience in journalism. Before News 18 (Network 18 Group) he worked with Rajsthan Patrika and Amar Ujala. He studied Journalism from Indian Institute of Mass Communication…read more Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh First Published: 20 December 2025, 16:00 IST homeuttar-pradesh Gold did not move a paisa, silver price jumped by ₹ 5000, know the prices of UP.

Last Updated: 20 December 2025, 15:59 IST Despite the announcement of withdrawal of Rs 2000 notes in May 2023, a huge amount is still out of the system. According to RBI, Rs 2000 notes worth about Rs 6,000 crore have not yet been returned. However, these notes are still valid and can be exchanged or deposited in the designated offices of RBI. If you still have Rs 2000 notes, exchange will be done from RBI office.(Image:AI) New Delhi. In May 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the gradual withdrawal of Rs 2000 notes from circulation. Despite this, even after more than two years, notes worth around Rs 6,000 crore have not yet been returned. According to RBI, out of the total Rs 2000 notes issued by October 31, 2025, 98.37 percent returned to the banking system. Nevertheless, a large number of people still keep these notes at home or in business, as a result of which there is a situation of confusion and worry. Are Rs 2000 notes still valid? RBI has clarified that Rs 2000 notes are still legal tender, that is, their validity has not ended. However, in most bank branches and shops it is not accepted for everyday transactions. The printing of these notes was stopped after the financial year 2018-19 as their use in daily transactions was limited. This entire process is part of RBI’s ‘Clean Note Policy’, the aim of which is to remove old and less used notes from the system. Now where and how can Rs 2000 notes be exchanged? After October 7, 2023, the facility to exchange or deposit Rs 2000 notes with commercial banks has stopped. Currently, this facility is available only in 19 issuing offices of RBI across the country. These offices are located in cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, New Delhi and Chennai. To exchange the note, the person himself will have to go to the RBI office. It is mandatory to fill the prescribed form there. People’s confusion and RBI’s appeal: According to RBI officials, many people are unable to exchange their notes due to the fear that their value may be lost due to delay. To clear this confusion, RBI has reiterated that Rs 2000 notes are completely legal tender. To deposit the note, identity card like Aadhar card and bank account information will have to be given, so that the amount can be directly deposited into the account. RBI appealed to the general public not to pay attention to rumors and go to the nearest RBI issuing office as soon as possible and deposit the remaining notes. About the Author Rakesh Singh Rakesh Singh is a Chief Sub-Editor with 14 years of experience in media and publishing. International affairs, politics and agriculture are areas of interest. Many articles written by Rakesh Singh published in … read more Location: New Delhi, Delhi First published: 20 December 2025, 15:59 IST home business Banks no longer accept Rs 2000 notes, they can be exchanged by visiting 19 RBI offices

Last Updated: 20 Dec 2025, 15:58 IST India likely to play xi for T20 World Cup: The Indian squad for T20 World Cup 2026 has been announced. The selectors gave Rinku Singh a chance to return to the team by removing Shubman Gill. Take a look at what the possible eleven could be like during the tournament. How will India’s XI fare in the T20 World Cup? New Delhi. The Indian cricket team has been announced for the ICC T20 World Cup. Shubman Gill was shown the way out by the selectors while Ishan Kishan, who was on the sidelines for a long time, returned. All-rounder Rinku Singh, who was dropped from the series against South Africa, also got a chance in the T20 team. Let’s see how the playing eleven can be during the World Cup. There will definitely be a change in the playing eleven after Shubman Gill’s retirement from the T20 World Cup. There will be a place for a finisher in the team that played against South Africa. The pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, who have been opening in T20 for the last few years, will also feature in the World Cup. Tilak Verma will be at number three and Suryakumar Yadav will come to bat after him. Rinku Singh has returned to Team India. How many all-rounders are there in the playing XI? As all-rounders in the team, vice-captain Akshar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya can be part of the playing eleven. Akshar will trouble the opposition batsmen as a spinner, while Hardik and Shivam will provide strong options to the captain in fast bowling. With Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, India will have four fast bowlers in the eleven. 🚨India’s squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 announced 🚨How many options in spinner? The big bowler Varun Chakraborty will be the spinner in India’s possible eleven. Along with vice-captain Akshar Patel, Rinku Singh and Tilak Verma could also be spin options. The selectors have chosen a strong team that can make the team champion. India Probable XI for T20 World Cup Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah T20 Team vs New Zealand (T20 Tournament) Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Akshar Patel (vice-captain), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakraborty, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan About the author Viplove has been active in sports for over 5 years. Works on cricket website of Etv Bharat, Zee News. Was the sports head of Dainik Jagran website. Covered the Olympics, Commonwealth, Cricket and Soccer World Cups. October…read more Location: New Delhi, Delhi First Published: 20 December 2025, 15:58 IST Home Cricket Team India Fielding XI in T20 World Cup, Rinku Singh in, Kuldeep Yadav out

The grand finale of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 concluded a journey of 105 days with five finalists competing for the trophy and ₹50 lakh. Kalyan Padala emerged as the frontrunner in the voting results, while Sanjjanaa Galrani was eliminated first. The winner will be confirmed during the live broadcast. Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Finale is happening today. The grand finale of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 aired today, bringing to an end a 105-day journey full of drama, emotions and tough competition among contestants. Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 Live Updates Hosted by Nagarjuna, the show saw five finalists – Kalyan Padala, Thanuja Puttaswamy, Demon Pavan, Sanjjanaa Galrani and Emmanuel – battle it out for the coveted trophy and prize money. Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Winner Updates: Emmanuel gets eliminated After a light-hearted interaction with the robo-dog, Nagarjuna led Naveen Polishetty and the remaining ‘fantastic four’—Thanuja, Kalyan, Emmanuel and Demon Pavan—into the garden area to reveal the next eviction. The task of announcing the decision was given to the robo-dog as the finalists stood anxiously with their eyes closed. After a few tense moments, the robo-dog stopped next to Emmanuel and confirmed his eviction from the house. The announcement narrowed down the competition to the ‘great three’: Kalyan, Thanuja and Demon Pavan. Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Winner Updates: Sanjjanaa Galrani is the 1st to be evicted. Reports from the final confirmed that Sanjjanaa Galrani was the first to be eliminated from the top five, finishing in fifth place, followed by Emmanuel in fourth place, reducing the competition to three finalists. Demon Pavan reportedly chose to self-eliminate during the finale and took a cash offer of ₹15 lakh, affecting the total prize distribution before the final winner was announced. Who has emerged as the frontrunner in the Bigg Boss race? According to voting trends and fan polls before the results were announced, Kalyan Padala has emerged as the frontrunner in the race for the Bigg Boss Telugu 9 title, with many unofficial polls showing him ahead of others. Thanuja was widely tipped as the likely runner-up, while Pavan also enjoyed strong support from viewers. Emmanuel and Sanjjanaa were seen lower in the voting charts in various online predictions. Fan reactions to the finalists Social media and fan communities grew with mixed predictions as the finals progressed, but early indications on official vote count and public sentiment pointed to Kalyan Padala winning the title, with Thanuja Puttaswamy as runner-up. However, these details need to be confirmed through the official announcement made during the live broadcast. What will the winner take home? The winner of Bigg Boss Telugu 9 will receive the winner’s trophy and ₹50 lakh in prize money. The grand finale featured performances, celebrity guest appearances and reflections on the season’s key moments, culminating one of the most-watched reality shows in Telugu television.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the results of the Maharashtra local body elections after the BJP-led Mahayuti emerged victorious in most seats, saying the results reflected confidence in their vision of people-centric development. In a post on X, Modi also praised the saffron party and Mahayuti karyakartas for their efforts. “Grateful to the people of Maharashtra for blessing the BJP and Mahayuti in the Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections. This reflects confidence in our vision of people-centric development. We remain committed to work with renewed energy to fulfill the aspirations of every citizen across the state,” PM Modi said in a post on X. grassroots,” he said. BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is ahead as counting of votes is underway. Party’s state president Ravindra Chavan celebrated the party’s action with workers at Nariman Point. (This is a developing story. Keep checking for more updates)

Drake London Injury Update: Atlanta Falcons WR has missed the last four games with a PCL sprain in his knee, suffered during an overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers. Drake London Injury Update (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London is poised to make his return after missing more than one week with a knee injury. The star quarterback, who has been sidelined since NFL Week 12, is expected to face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday (Dec. 21). This news brings excitement to fans as London’s return could shake up lineups in a big way. Drake London injury update ahead of Cardinals vs Falcons matchup Drake London has missed the last four games with a PCL sprain in his knee, suffered in an overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers. Despite being listed as questionable on the injury report and limited in practice this week, including no participation on Friday, London is expected to play in the Week 16 game. Reports suggest the Falcons expect London to play, which will be his first action since putting up strong numbers earlier in the season. Already eliminated from the playoffs with a 5-9 record, the Atlanta Falcons have little to lose by putting Drake London back in the lineup. His presence will bolster an offense led by quarterback Kirk Cousins, who stepped in after Michael Penix Jr.’s season-ending injury. Drake London’s pre-injury dominance Before the injury, Drake London was one of the top performers at his position. He averaged about 13 fantasy points per game in PPR formats, which ranked as a top-3 wide receiver in points per game. London had over 100 receiving yards in five of six games before his injury, making him a reliable WR. In his return against a stout Arizona defense that has been generous to wideouts of late, Drake should move London right back as a high-end starter. His chemistry with Cousins ​​could lead to immediate production. The impact on teammates Drake London’s return gives a lift to Kirk Cousins’ fantasy value. The veteran QB has shown strong play in recent weeks, and reuniting with his top target should open up the passing game further. However, that could come at the expense of tight end Kyle Pitts. With London sidelined, Pitts emerged as the primary receiving option and put in big performances. London’s return likely redistributes targets. Other Falcons receivers like Darnell Mooney could also see reduced opportunities. NFL Week 16 Outlook Facing a 3-11 Arizona Cardinals team on a long losing streak, the Atlanta Falcons are favored in a game with high scoring potential. Drake London’s health will be monitored until kickoff, but all signs point to him playing.

Copyright © HT Digital Streams Limited All rights reserved. Business News/ Videos / 190+ Delhi flights disrupted as cold wave, air pollution causes fresh chaos | Details Updated: December 21, 2025, 09:02 IST Livemint Delhi is facing a convergence of extreme winter conditions, with plummeting temperatures, toxic air quality and dense fog hitting the capital all at once. A cold wave warning is in place as air pollution remains in the severe category, raising new concerns about public health and mobility. These conditions began to disrupt airport operations, causing widespread delays and cancellations across major routes. As winter deepens, authorities and airlines are issuing advisories as commuters brace for further disruption. Look.

UK-based Indian-origin man earns ₹18,000/hour from AI side gig while juggling multiple roles including writer, lecturer and PhD student, says ‘money was never primary motivation’. Amitabh has earned nearly $300,000 so far since January.(LinkedIn/Utkarsh Amitabh) A 34-year-old Indian man based in the UK earns $200 (about ₹18,000) an hour from a side gig training AI models. Utkarsh Amitabh had a packed schedule at the time of accepting the offer, but his “intellectual curiosity pulled him in,” CNBC reported. In an interview with CNBC Make It, Utkarsh Amitabh said he was not looking for new opportunities when data tagging startup micro1 reached out to him in January 2025. At that point he was already juggling several roles – writing books, teaching at a university, the global mentoring platform Network Capital as its founder and CEO, and pursuing a PhD from Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. He was also adjusting to life with a newborn at home. However, he still agreed to take on the role as it matched his experience in “business strategy, financial modeling and technology,” he added. Amitabh has an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, a master’s degree in moral philosophy, and spent over six years at Microsoft working on cloud computing and AI partnerships. According to the outlet, his previous work spans a book on side-print economics as well as academic research exploring how artificial intelligence can transform human performance. The opportunity with the AI-based company was a “natural fit” for Amitabh, he said, while also praising the flexible working hours of the job. As a freelancer, he worked an average of about 3.5 hours each night after his 1-year-old daughter went to bed. “It didn’t seem like an add-on, but something I could use to further my interests in a limited number of hours a week,” he said. According to CNBC, Amitabh has earned almost $300,000 so far since January – which also includes bonuses. He said that money was never his primary motivation and he only “considered fair pay as a core value.” He went on to add that he found the compensation to be “respectable” for work requiring considerable expertise. AI and job displacement Amitabh further acknowledged that training AI raises broader concerns about job displacement, but he maintains a balanced perspective. Drawing on projections from the World Economic Forum, he emphasized that while AI may eliminate certain roles, it is also expected to generate millions of new jobs worldwide by 2030. He emphasized that human expertise and machine intelligence are likely to develop together through collaboration rather than competition. “It is also possible that this AI fear empowers us collectively to learn better, upgrade ourselves and ask questions about ourselves differently. So I am not worried about the [idea of] AI Doom completely, because I think it does far more good than bad,” he added.

Copyright © HT Digital Streams Limited All rights reserved. Business News/ Videos / Bangladesh unrest: Shashi Tharoor raises alarm over Hindu man’s lynching, condemns violence. The developments come amid increased political tension and renewed fears about the safety of minorities in the country. Reacting to the incident, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor warned against what he described as dangerous “mob rule”, calling the situation very worrying as Bangladesh approaches an important political phase. Look.

Jakarta – The Nurul Musthofa Council and Gubah Al Haddad Mbah Priok held the ‘North Jakarta Dhikr and Salawat’ event at the Mbah Priok Tomb, North Jakarta. The chairman of the committee, Habib Rizal Habsy, praised the performance of the police in securing the event. “Thank you for the service and security provided by the Tanjung Priok Port Police, both before the activity started, during the activity and even until the ‘North Jakarta Dhikr and Prayer was finished’ event. Where the event ran smoothly, orderly and safely,” Rizal said in a written statement, Sunday (12/21/2025). SCROLL TO CONTINUE CONTENT The event took place on Saturday, December 20, from 17.00 WIB until 00.25 this morning. The event was attended by a number of habibs and ulama including Habib Ali Zaenal Alaydrus, Habib Ali Uraidiy bin Sayyidil Walid Al Habib Hasan Assegaf, Habib Abdullah Al Athas, Habib Bagir Alaydrus and an ulama from Gaza, Palestine, Assayid Jaani Sheikh Amar. Tanjung Priok Port Police Chief AKBP Martuasah Hermindo Tobing directly led the security of ‘North Jakarta Dhikr and Salawat’. He mobilized 170 members, who were joined by 30 Kodim 0502/North Jakarta staff, as well as 7 Satpol PP staff. The series of activities started with reading Yasin and Tawasul, asmaul husna, salawat of the Prophet Muhammad SAW and tausiyah. The committee also declared Indonesia Raya as a form of nationalism for the congregation. “We thank the ‘North Jakarta Dhikr and Salawat’ committee for working with us to maintain security so that the event took place solemnly and smoothly,” said Martuasah, who represents the joint forces conducting security. He expressed his belief that the ‘North Jakarta Dhikr and Salawat’ event at Mbah Priok’s grave will bring blessings for the nation’s peace besides strengthening faith. (aud/fca)