New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Gold prices rose by Rs 200 to Rs 1.54 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, tracking a sharp rally in overseas markets as a weaker US dollar and softer crude oil
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Gold rises for fourth day to Rs 1.54 lakh/10g in Delhi; silver remains flat
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Gold prices rose by Rs 200 to Rs 1.54 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, tracking a sharp rally in overseas markets as a weaker US dollar and softer crude oil prices lifted bullion demand. Rising for the fourth consecutive session, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity increased by Rs 200 to Rs 1,54,000 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Thursday’s closing level of Rs 1,53,800 per 10 grams, according to local traders. However, silver remained unchanged at Rs 2,34,800 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) after
ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions have increased globally across all age groups, our review shows
August 7, 2026 (Conversation) Diagnoses for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased in many countries across all age groups, our latest review has found. We have also shown that prescriptions for ADHD treatments have seen similar increases across all age groups. Our latest review, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, drew together the recently published research on ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions across the world. We found that in the UK, increases in recorded ADHD diagnoses and treatment prescriptions occurred across all age groups between 2000 and 2018. The greatest rise in ADHD diagnoses across this period was among children.
Congress issues whip to its MPs in Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha; asks them to be present on Aug 10, 11, 12
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI)The Congress on Friday issued a whip to its MPs in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, asking them to be present in their respective Houses on August 10, 11 and 12 as “very important” issues will be taken up for discussion. The Congress has also conveyed to all INDIA bloc allies to ensure that their MPs remain present on the three days, sources said. The issuance of the whip comes amid reports that the contentious FCRA amendment bill will be taken up for discussion and passage in Parliament next week. There is also talk
A lot of casual friends, or only a few you’re really close with? New research questions that trade‑off
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