Gold prices fell ₹200 per 10 grams and silver declined ₹1,000 per kilogram in India, tracking international market weakness as US Treasury yields rose. Analysts said the decline followed investor repositioning ahead of key inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s next policy signal. Domestic jewelers reported subdued retail buying, while global spot gold traded near $2,275 an ounce. Market watchers expect short-term volatility to persist, though seasonal demand and festive jewelry purchases could provide a limited cushion to prices.

Following a coordinated operation led by IIT Kanpur and Delhi authorities, artificial rain was generated through cloud seeding to mitigate pollution and improve air quality in the national capital. The experiment used silver iodide-based condensation methods at targeted humidity levels. Initial results indicated improved particulate dispersion over test zones. Officials said the trial will inform a larger-scale deployment if results remain positive. Scientists emphasized that such interventions must complement long-term emission policies to achieve sustained environmental improvement and urban health gains.