India’s gold reserves are increasing at a regular basis and according to experts, bullion is likely to remain supported by safe-haven demand and strong buying among gold exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors.

As per latest data by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), gold reserves increase by $726 million to $63.613 billion, compared to $62.887 billion last week.

Gold is the second largest contributor to India's forex reserve.

India's foreign exchange reserves has scaled a new high $692.296 billion, up by $2.838 billion in the week that ended on September 20. As per global financial firms, the forex reserves are at record all-time high levels and are set to cross $700 billion in FY25 sooner than expected.

According to a latest note by global investment firm Jefferies, RBI's forex reserve is estimated to go up by a massive $53 billion to reach $700 billion in the current fiscal (FY25E).

Naib Subedar Hokato Sema, who created history by winning Bronze in the Men’s Shot Put F57 Category at the Paris Paralympics, was felicitated by Lt Gen Abhijit S Pendharkar, General Officer Commanding (GOC), at the Rangapahar Military Station in Nagaland on Friday.

An official said that a large number of school students were present at the occasion and interacted with Sema to learn more about his inspirational life.

Hokato Hotozhe Sema was born to a family of farmers in Dimapur on December 24, 1983. His ambition in life had been to become a soldier and he joined the Assam Regiment at the age of 17.

In 2001, he was deployed along the Line of Control (LOC) in J&K. Sema’s dreams of joining the Special Forces were shattered a year later after he lost his left leg below the knee in a landmine blast during a counter-infiltration operation.

The School of Hotel Management & Tourism in Desh Bhagat University celebrated ‘World Tourism Week’ as a series of two-day events. On the occasion of ‘World Tourism Day’, Mehndi Art, Slogan Writing, and poster-making competitions were organized. All the students participated with great enthusiasm and zeal. Students prepared mehndi designs and posters depicting the inclusive nature of tourism.

The India U20 men’s national team are on the brink of history, though they are not quite there yet. The last time they played in the AFC U20 Asian Cup final rounds (formerly known as the AFC Youth Championship and the AFC U19 Championship) was back in 2006 when they hosted the tournament.

For successful qualification campaigns, one would have to go even further back – to 2004 when Turkmenistan’s withdrawal from the tournament meant that India, who had finished second in qualification Group H, got the chance to compete, or back to 2002, when they topped their qualifying group to make it to the final rounds.

The flood situation in North Bihar has worsened due to continuous rainfall over the past few days.

Ganga Rivers along with its tributaries are flowing above the danger level at several locations were exacerbated by heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of Nepal, leading to rising water levels in Bihar's rivers.

Since September 26, heavy rains have hit most of the river catchment areas in Bihar and forecasts suggest rains will continue for the coming days.

The government has put all 38 districts in Bihar on alert, with varying intensities of rain expected across the region.

The Indian startup ecosystem continued its growth momentum this week with securing nearly $461 million which included 10 growth-stage deals.

At least 29 startups were part of the funding week, which saw 18 early-stage deals, as one startup kept financial details undisclosed.

Global digital adoption platform (DAP) leader Whatfix secured $125 million in a Series E funding round, led by Warburg Pincus with participation from existing investor SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The investment will enable Whatfix to expand its category leadership and enhance its integrated product suite through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

A huge fire broke out at the Tata Electronics factory in Hosur in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district on Saturday, leaving at least four workers injured, officials said.

No fatality has been reported so far. The four workers, who were affected by the smoke which spread across the skies above the facility, were admitted to a private hospital in Hosur.

Tata Electronics Private Ltd, in a statement, said: "There has been an unfortunate incident of fire at our plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Our emergency protocols at the plant ensured that all our employees are safe. The cause of the fire is under investigation and we will take necessary actions to safeguard the interest of our employees and other stakeholders."

Mumbai batter Musheer Khan's condition is stable and is out of danger after sustaining injuries on his neck and limbs following a major car accident, Medanta Hospital in Lucknow confirmed.

Musheer's SUV car met with an accident on the Purvanchal Expressway while travelling from Azamgarh to Lucknow on Friday. He was brought to the emergency department of Medanta Hospital with neck pain at 8 pm and is receiving treatment under the supervision of Orthopedics Department director Dr Dharmendra Singh.

"On September 27 at 8 pm, cricketer Mushir Khan, injured in a road accident on Purvachal Expressway, was brought to the emergency department of Medanta Hospital with neck pain. He is being treated under the supervision of Dr Dharmendra Singh, Director of Orthopedics Department. His condition is stable at present and he is out of danger," the hospital said in a statement on Saturday.

Exposure to dust mites in children can trigger severe allergic reactions, leading to conditions such as asthma and allergic rhinitis, warned an expert on Saturday.

Dust mites -- microscopic creatures found in household dust -- are a leading cause of allergies worldwide. These are so tiny, slightly bigger than human hair diameter, to be visible to the unassisted eye.

In India, high humidity levels increase their growth and also a rapid surge in clinical manifestations, Dr Neeraj Gupta, Senior Allergy Specialist from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi,

Asthma affects around 35 million people in India, with an estimated 2.4 per cent of adults and 4-20 per cent of children affected. Nearly 22 per cent of adolescents currently suffer from allergic rhinitis in India.

Myanmar's naval authorities have seized 1.478 million stimulant tablets in western Myanmar's Rakhine state, local media reported on Saturday, citing the police sources.

The narcotics were confiscated in Kyaukphyu township of Rakhine state on Monday after local authorities, including Myanmar navy personnel, intercepted a motorboat, reports.

Four suspects on board the boat were arrested and two more suspects in connection with the case were also apprehended in Seikkyi Kanaungto township of Yangon region on Tuesday, the report said.

The narcotics are approximately valued at over 2.2 billion kyats (about US$1.04 million), the report added.

Investigations showed that the drugs were transported from Shan state to the Yangon region and were then enroute to Rakhine state via waterway.