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1. Solar superstorm headed our way can cause 'internet apocalypse', and even raise the price of gas  WION
2. Solar storms are a national security threat: Why NASA warns the next threat could come from the sun  Times of India
3. 'We don't know how bad it could get' — Are we ready for the worst space weather?  Space
4. NASA Warns Of Massive Solar Storm That Could Trigger Blackouts  NDTV
5. Earth braces for major solar storm; NASA warns of GPS outages, blackouts  Business Standard

1. NASA scientists reveal how trees can predict volcanic eruptions from space  Times of India
2. ‘Jungle’s secret’: How trees silently warn of explosive volcanic eruptions from space  Business Today
3. Scientists Discover How Trees Secretly Signal Deadly Volcanic Eruptions from Space  The Daily Galaxy
4. Volcanoes Send Secret Signals Through Trees And NASA Satellites Can See Them  SciTechDaily
5. NASA Satellite Detects Tree Leaf Changes as Early Volcano Eruption Warning Signal  Gadgets 360

1. Gensol Engineering share price hits lower circuit as IREDA moves to debt recovery tribunal for ₹510 crore claim  Mint
2. Ireda moves DRT against Gensol entities  Times of India
3. Gensol loan recovery: PFC may opt for DRT even as IREDA moves NCLT  Moneycontrol
4. Can IREDA pursue remedies against Gensol parallelly under IBC and DRT?  The Hindu
5. IREDA approaches Debt Recovery Tribunal Delhi to recover Rs 729 Cr from Gensol  YourStory.com

Gold June futures contracts at MCX opened higher by Rs 635 or 0.66% at Rs 96,234/10 gms, pushed by a weakness in the dollar index and also boosted by the persisting tensions in the Middle East. The yellow metal has surged for four consecutive sessions, rising by Rs 3,800 during the rally.Additionally, silver July futures contracts also opened higher by Rs 719 or 0.73% at Rs 98,964/kg. The prices of silver have also risen in the last 3 trading sessions.On Thursday, gold and silver settled on a positive note in the domestic and international markets. Gold June futures contract settled at Rs 95,599 per 10 grams with a gain of 0.80%, and silver July futures contract settled at Rs 98,245 per kilogram with a gain of 0.98%.Gold and silver gained for the third straight session in the international markets amid tensions in the Middle East and weakness in the dollar index.“After a media report that Israel is preparing for a strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, safe-haven buying for precious metals emerged once again. This report comes at a very crucial time as the U.S. is negotiating with Iran for a nuclear deal and any military action of Israel could increase tensions and continue to support safe-haven buying for precious metals,” said Manoj Kumar Jain of Prithvifinmart Commodity Research.Gold and silver prices also gained amid weakness in the dollar index due to U.S. rating downgrades. The dollar index slipped below 100 marks once again and also supports prices of gold and silver. Today, the US Dollar Index, DXY, was hovering near the 99.49 mark, falling 0.07 or 0.07%.“Gold prices crossed $3,300 per troy ounce and silver prices are also trading above $33 per troy ounce and could show further strength. We expect gold and silver prices to remain volatile this week amid volatility in the dollar index and Middle East tensions; gold prices could hold their support level of $3,120 per troy ounce and silver prices could also hold $31.40 per troy ounce levels,” Jain added.What analysts say?Manoj Kumar Jain suggested the following ranges for gold and silver on MCX:Gold has support at Rs 95,100-94,650 and resistance at Rs 96,000-96,650 Silver has support at Rs 97,400-96,650 and resistance at Rs 99,100-1,00,000.Jain suggests buying silver around Rs 98,000 with a stop loss of Rs 97,100 for a target of Rs 99,200-1,00,000.Meanwhile, from a long-term perspective, renowned author of the book ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’, Robert Kiyosaki, in his tweet on the social media platform X, posted how he stands firm on his view that gold prices are set to hit $25,000.“The party is over. Hyperinflation is here. Millions, young and old to be wiped out financially. Good news. Gold will go to $25,000. Silver to $70. Bitcoin to $500 k to $ 1 million,” he said.Link: https://x.com/theRealKiyosaki/status/1925141580484346367Gold rates in physical marketsGold Price today in DelhiStandard gold (22 carat) prices in Delhi stand at Rs 58,136/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 62,024/8 grams.Gold Price today in MumbaiStandard gold (22 carat) prices in Mumbai stand at Rs 57,064/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 60,872/8 grams.Gold Price today in ChennaiStandard gold (22 carat) prices in Chennai stand at Rs 56,728/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 60,480/8 grams.Gold Price today in HyderabadStandard gold (22 carat) prices in Hyderabad stand at Rs 57,240/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 61,008/8 grams.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

1. India Test Squad For England Tour 2025, LIVE Updates: Captaincy Race Between Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah In Focus  NDTV Sports
2. BCCI's rejection of Rohit Sharma's unique proposal resulted in retirement: Report  Mint
3. 'Even without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, you can never take Indian team lightly': Ben Stokes  Times of India
4. KL Rahul emerges as dark horse for India captaincy, Shubman Gill not even the vice-captain: MSK Prasad's selection team  Hindustan Times
5. Jasprit Bumrah should lead India in England, KL Rahul can replace Virat Kohli: MSK Prasad  India Today

1. 103 railway stations get airport-like makeover: All about Amrit Bharat Station Scheme  Moneycontrol
2. PM Modi Bikaner visit live updates: PM arrives at Nal airbase, visits Karni Mata Temple  India Today
3. A glimpse of 4 Mumbai railway stations with swanky looks that are to be dedicated by PM Modi today  The Indian Express
4. PM Modi to inaugurate 103 redeveloped railway stations from Bikaner today  Times of India
5. PM to inaugurate 103 Amrit Bharat railway stations on May 22  The Hindu

1. IPL Points Table 2025 After MI vs DC: Mumbai Indians take final playoff spot  The Indian Express
2. MI vs DC, IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians hammer Delhi Capitals to reach playoffs - Action in Images  Hindustan Times
3. Faf du Plessis reflects on DC's shock exit from Playoffs race, says 'We've been cold in either batting or bowling…'  Mint
4. Ruthless MI flex their all-round muscle  Cricbuzz.com
5. Suryakumar, Santner steal the show as MI seals final playoff spot in style  The Hindu

1. FUJIFILM X half camera announced - When Analog Heritage and Digital Capabilities Merge Together  CineD
2. You Don’t Need Fujifilm’s Anticipated X-Half. Kodak’s $50 EKTAR H35 is the Real Deal  Y.M.Cinema Magazine
3. FUJIFILM Announces X half Digital Camera; Half Size Camera,  GlobeNewswire
4. Fujifilm X half Review: As Close to Film as Digital Can Get  PetaPixel
5. Fujifilm’s X Half camera is so dedicated to the analog vibes, it can’t shoot RAW  The Verge

राज्य ब्यूरो, पटना। समस्तीपुर जिले के पूसा में अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर का गन्ना शोध संस्थान बनाया जाएगा। सरकार की ओर से शीघ्र ही इसकी सभी औपचारिकताएं पूर्ण कर ली जाएगी। गन्ना उद्योग मंत्री कृष्ण नंदन पासवान ने यह जानकारी दी।

ऑनलाइन लाइसेंसिंग पोर्टल का शुभारंभ

उन्होंने ऑनलाइन लाइसेंसिंग पोर्टल का शुभारंभ किया। गन्ना उद्योग मंत्री पासवान ने बताया कि इस नए एप के जरिए किसानों को गन्ना की खेती से जुड़ी कई महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी दी जाएगी। किसानों को उन्नत खेती के गुर बताए जाएंगे।

गन्ना उत्पान में वृद्धि का लक्ष्य

मंत्री ने कहा कि आने वाले समय में हमारा उद्देश्य रहेगा कि गन्ना किसानों को उच्च गुणवत्ता का बीज और यंत्र मिलें, ताकि उनकी लागत में कम करके उत्पादन में वृद्धि की जाए।

सरकार का गन्ना किसानों को उच्च गुणवत्ता वाले बीज और आधुनिक यंत्र उपलब्ध करा रही है। इससे न केवल उत्पादन में वृद्धि होगी, बल्कि लागत भी कम होगी। आधुनिक तकनीकों और सरकारी सहयोग के बल पर बिहार के गन्ना किसान खेती को उन्नत कर पाएंगे।

विभागीय सचिव बी.कार्तिकेय धनजी ने कहा कि बिहार सरकार गन्ना उत्पादन और इससे संबंधित उद्योगों को बढ़ावा देने के लिए कृतसंकल्पित है। हमारी प्राथमिकता है कि किसानों, निवेशकों को सुगम और पारदर्शी तरीके से लाइसेंस मिले, जिससे वे राज्य के आर्थिक विकास में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दे सकें।

इस मौके पर ईख आयुक्त अनिल झा ने भी गन्ना किसानों के लिए सरकार की ओर से की जा रही पहल के बारे में विस्तार से जानकारी दी। एक प्रश्न के उत्तर में मंत्री ने कहा कि 15 चीनी मिलों में आठ चीनी मिलें ऐसी हैं, जो लंबे समय से बंद रहने के कारण खराब हो रही थी। इनकी जमीन बियाडा को सौंप दिया गया है।

1. Google I/O 2025: As Google pushes AI Mode in Search, will it help ease antitrust pressure?  The Indian Express
2. Introducing Google AI Ultra: The best of Google AI in one subscription  Google Blog
3. Ads pressured to evolve as AI changes Google search  The Economic Times
4. Google expands ads in AI Overviews, AI Mode to desktop  Search Engine Land
5. Google revamps search with AI mode to counter chatbot competition  Moneycontrol

1. Measles scare after Shakira's MetLife concert: Health officials flag possible exposure, issue alert  Times of India
2. Did Shakira's concert in New Jersey last week contribute to the spread of the world's most infectious dise  The Economic Times
3. Health Officials Warn of Measles Exposure at Shakira Concert in New Jersey  Billboard
4. Major outbreak fears as world's most infectious disease hits Shakira concert at Metlife stadium  Daily Mail
5. Measles is very contagious. Here’s how to avoid it  kmit.com

1. Theater strike postponed: Summer movies breathe a sigh of relief  123telugu.com
2. Exhibitors put theatre bandh in Telugu states on hold temporarily for Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Thug Life  Hindustan Times
3. Theatre Bandh announced in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Kamal Haasan’s Thug Life among films affected  Moneycontrol
4. Explainer: Why theatres want to halt screening of movies from June 1 in AP and Telangana  theweek.in
5. Producers Divided Over Exhibitors' Demands Amid Rising Theatre Rentals  Deccan Chronicle