Gold prices continued to climb on Tuesday as investors turned towards safe haven assets amid growing political instability in Venezuela and rising US-Latin America tensions. On the domestic front, February gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) rose by Rs 445, or 0.32%, to Rs 1,38,565 per 10 grams, with 14,949 lots traded. Internationally, Comex February gold futures advanced $24.9, or 0.56%, closing at $4,476.4 per ounce. Jigar Trivedi, senior research analyst at Reliance Securities, the yellow metal “rose above $4,450 per ounce, marking a third consecutive session of gains, driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets amid political turmoil in Venezuela.”Here is how much gold costs in your city today:

Gold price in Ahmedabad today

The price of 24K gold in Ahmedabad is Rs 12,730 and 22K gold costs Rs 13,887.

Gold price in Bangalore today

In Bangalore, 24K gold costs Rs 12,725 while 22K gold price is tagged Rs 13,882.

Gold price in Bhubaneswar today

The 24K gold price in Bhubaneswar today is Rs 12,725, while 22K gold is priced at Rs 13,882.

Gold price in Chennai today

In Chennai 24K gold is sold at Rs 12,830 and price for 22K gold is Rs 13,997.

Gold price in Delhi today

Cost of 24K gold price in Delhi today is Rs 12,740, up Rs 130. The 22K gold price is Rs 13,897.

Gold price in Hyderabad today

The 24K gold price in Hyderabad today is Rs 12,725 while 22K gold stands at Rs 13,882.

Gold price in Jaipur today

In Jaipur, 24K gold costs Rs 12,740 and 22K gold is priced at Rs 13,897.

Gold price in Kolkata today

Kolkata markets price 24K gold price at Rs 12,725 and 22K gold costs 13,882.

Gold price in Mumbai today

Mumbai sees 24K gold priced at Rs 12,725 while 22K gold price stands at Rs 13,882.

Gold price in Kanpur today

The 24K gold price in Kanpur today is Rs 12,740 while 22K gold costs Rs 13,897.

‘Dhurandhar’ has now completed a month in theatres and has been on a record breaking spree. So much so that the second week numbers of the film were more than the first week numbers. The Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal starrer directed by Aditya Dhar remained unaffected even with the newer releases like ‘Avatar Fire And Ash’, ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’ and also ‘Ikkis’ which released in the weeks after.Dhurandhar Movie Review After collecting a whopping Rs 106.5 crore by the end of its fourth week, the film began fifth Friday on a grand note and collected Rs 8.75 crore. On fifth Saturday which is day 30, it made Rs 11.75 crore. And now on Sunday, day 31, the film has made Rs 12.75 crore. On Monday, day 32, the film made Rs 4.75 which is its lowest single day number ever since it released and now the film may begin to slow down more as of course, most people across the country and worldwide may have seen it already. On Tuesday, till afternoon, it has made Rs. 1.13 crore. The total collection of the movie is now Rs. 777.78 crore according to Sacnilk.

This outcome was expected once the holiday window ended and ticket prices returned to regular levels. While the film did witness a decline in collections, it simultaneously achieved a major milestone by emerging as the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, surpassing the Rs 735 crore nett-plus record previously held by ‘Pushpa 2’.In the post-pandemic era, it stands as the second biggest HIT after the Allu Arjun starrer. The key difference, however, is that ‘Pushpa 2’ was a sequel, while ‘Dhurandhar’ is not. Going forward, the clear target for the next instalment of ‘Dhurandhar’ will be to outperform ‘Pushpa 2’ across all circuits, which would firmly establish it as a bigger hit overall. Meanwhile, ‘Tu Meri Main Tera’ is now fizzling out. It made 0.3 Cr on Monday and now on Tuesday which is its day 13, the film has made Rs. 0.1 crore. The total collection is now Rs. 32.4 crore.‘Ikkis’ has made Rs. 0.28 crore on Tuesday. The collection now stands at Rs. 21.78 crore.

Gunfire was heard near Venezuela’s Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas on Monday night, just days after former president Nicolás Maduro was captured and brought to the United States. CNN obtained videos showed what appeared to be lights from drones and anti-aircraft fire across the night sky.

White House has denied any involvement in Venezuela gunfire.CNN later confirmed that the gunfire was due to a “misunderstanding,” with discussions between paramilitary groups linked to the regime suggesting confusion among different security teams near the palace.On Monday morning, Maduro, handcuffed and flanked by armed federal agents, stepped off a helicopter in New York City. He had spent the night in a federal jail in Brooklyn before being transported to a Manhattan courthouse to face criminal charges. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Maduro was brought to the US to “face justice”.The Trump administration described the operation as “basically a law enforcement function”, rather than a military campaign.“All personnel involved acted professionally, decisively, and in strict accordance with US law and established protocols,” Bondi said.Maduro pleaded not guilty in court on Monday. His lawyers said they would challenge the legality of the US operation.Last week, the United States launched Operation Absolute Resolve, a top secret mission to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife. It was conducted in Caracas by Delta Force and US law enforcement personnel involving over 150 aircraft launched from 20 different locations. The operation aimed to bring Maduro to the US to face criminal charges related to narco-terrorism and cocaine trafficking. Maduro was flown to New York, where he was arraigned at a Manhattan courthouse and pleaded not guilty.After the mission, President Trump said that the US will ‘run’ Venezuela. Secretary of State Marco Rubio later clarified that the US does not intend to govern the Latin American country but will impose blockades on its oil sector.

Travis Head and Steve Smith delivered stellar centuries on Day 3 of the 5th Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, guiding Australia to a dominant position. Their resilience and aggressive approach with the bat put England under severe pressure as the hosts built a healthy lead. With Australia reaching 518/7 at the close of play, they led England by 134 runs, giving them a firm grip on the game. The day saw England struggle to break through as both Head and Smith held their ground with determination, leaving the visitors with limited options for a counterattack. Australia’s surge in the third session, powered by these two centuries, put England in a position where they needed to regroup quickly to avoid being overrun.

Travis Head’s unstoppable 163 and Steve Smith’s calm 129 provides stability as Australia dominates

Head’s blistering knock of 163 (166 balls, 24×4, 1×6) was a masterclass in attacking cricket. His innings featured 24 boundaries and showcased his ability to accelerate the scoring when needed. Head came out with intent and found his rhythm early, dominating the bowlers with flair and composure. His aggressive yet calculated approach meant he was never bogged down, even when the pressure of taking Australia’s innings forward mounted. His partnership with Smith was crucial, and together, they pushed Australia from a solid foundation to a commanding position.

While Head provided the aggression, Smith’s 129 (205 balls, 15×4, 1×6) anchored Australia’s innings, providing the perfect balance. Smith, known for his meticulous technique and unwavering concentration, faced 205 balls and struck 15 boundaries along with one six. His innings was marked by patience and a deep understanding of how to build a long, impactful knock. While others around him lost their wickets, Smith remained resolute and kept the scoreboard ticking. Smith’s calmness, coupled with his ability to rotate the strike and build partnerships, ensured that Australia continued to dictate the flow of the match.

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England’s bowling attack struggles with pressure and inaccuracy

England’s bowlers, despite their best efforts, were largely ineffective in stopping the flow of runs. The day belonged to Australia’s batters, but England’s attack had plenty to answer for. Ben Stokes, despite his reputation as a match-winner, struggled to find a breakthrough, ending the day with figures of 2/87 from 26 overs.

Similarly, Brydon Carse, who had been effective in previous sessions, ended with figures of 3/108 from 23 overs. The standout performer for England in the series so far was Josh Tongue, who took the crucial wicket of Alex Carey but otherwise failed to trouble the batsmen significantly. With the ball frequently drifting into the hitting zone and the seam movement limited, England’s bowlers found it difficult to create consistent pressure. As a result, they were unable to capitalize on any moments of vulnerability, leaving Australia in the driver’s seat. With their bowling attack now under pressure, England will need a monumental effort to try and restrict Australia’s further progress in the match.

Here’s how fans reacted: 

The greatness of Steve Smith in red ball is not his tons or his stats, it’s his ability to adapt anyway possible to score runs his fight with himself to find a method to get runs in any conditions is a delight to watch.🏏

— Shantanu Shrivastava (@DaKingInDaNorff) January 6, 2026

Only Don Bradman has more than Steve Smith’s 13 Ashes centuries, which feels apt. Smith’s status as Australia’s best batter since Bradman is hard to dispute.

— Tim Wigmore (@timwig) January 6, 2026

Best batter of this generation.#Smudge https://t.co/pnerz3Zqyj

— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog) January 6, 2026

Series-defining ton in the 1st Test, series-sealing ton in the 3rd Test & a series-championing ton in the fifth. All of them in a position where he’d not batted before at home. Best Test batter in the world or not, Travis Head is the most impactful Test batter in the world #Ashes pic.twitter.com/9ZSkqjLywJ

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) January 5, 2026

Travis Head in middle order 🗿
Travis Head as opener 🗿
Travis Head in Tests, in ODIs, in T20s 🗿

Head carried Australia in BGT last year, in The Ashes this year. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/4j4tonpNJW

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) January 6, 2026

Travis Head the only bloke to successfully play BazBall this series. He’s everything we hoped Ben Duckett would be opening this series. Worst of all he seems like quite a nice bloke

— TheCricketMen (@thecricketmen) January 5, 2026

England have no full time bowling or fielding coach

This isn’t a serious management, as an opposition side you’d hope Key, Mccullum and Stokes continue as a combo #Ashes

— Chatil Panditasekara (@ChatilPandi) January 6, 2026

The top 10 run scorers & wicket takers in this Ashes have all been from England and Australia. This is called dominance 🔥

— Udit (@udit_buch) January 6, 2026

England waste a review on the nightwatchman, and have only one left, with the whole of day three stretching out before them.

— Lawrence Booth (@BoothCricket) January 5, 2026

Also READ: Ricky Ponting selects Australia’s 16-man squad for Ashes 2027; picks two uncapped players

Wipro will continue to allow for temporary remote working, but the allowable number of such days has been reduced to 12 from 15 in a calendar year.

IT services giant Wipro has tweaked its work from office policy, putting in more stringent checks for employees. The new rules require employees to stay in the office at least six hours. Wipro is currently following a hybrid work model under which employees are mandated to work from the office at least three days in a week. The Bengaluru-based company, which employs around 234,000 people, rolled out the updated policy with effect from January 1, 2026.Although the requirement to attend office three days a week has been in effect for some time, the stipulation of a six-hour minimum stay, measured between entry and exit punches, is a new element of the company’s hybrid work framework in India.

Wipro’s New Work From Office Rules Effective January 2026

Employees who do not meet the weekly attendance requirement will see their leaves being deducted accordingly. Additionally, those who spend fewer than six hours in the office on a mandated day will see a half-day leave deduction, according to an ET report.Wipro will continue to allow for temporary remote working, but the allowable number of such days has been reduced to 12 from 15 in a calendar year. These days can be used for personal health needs, illness, or caregiving responsibilities.Communicating the changes through a recent internal email, the company said hybrid work remains central to its future workplace strategy. “We trust all associates will follow the policy in both letter and spirit as it supports collaboration across teams while providing flexibility,” the email reportedly said.The communication also clarified that the six-hour requirement refers only to the minimum duration of office presence and not the total daily working time, which continues to be 9.5 hours. Employees are expected to complete the remaining working hours from home on the same day and ensure delivery of assigned tasks.The changes to work from office rules come as the $283 billion information technology industry faces sluggish topline growth, with the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence beginning to erode its traditional people-led delivery model.According to industry experts, increasingly tight project schedules and the need for closer coordination have pushed technology companies to scale back remote work and emphasise in-person collaboration.“Earlier, applications used to be rolled out every two or three years. Now, the way software is designed and coded is different, with applications being rolled out in as little as eight weeks. So, with upgrades getting faster, people have to collaborate and work much quicker, which makes remote working inefficient,” said Guruprasad Srinivasan, executive director at staffing firm Quess Corp.He added that while routine, process-driven activities such as accounting, data handling and legal services can still be carried out independently, product development and project execution, often referred to as transformational work, require teams to be physically present to improve turnaround time and output quality.

Indian IT Sector’s Work From Office Rules

India’s largest IT services provider, Tata Consultancy Services, introduced a five-day-a-week office attendance policy last year. The framework allows employees to work from home for two days a month in case of health-related issues. It has also tied variable compensation to office attendance, with full payouts applicable for attendance above 85%, reduced payouts for lower levels, and no variable pay for attendance below 60%.Although TCS mandates a nine-hour workday at the office, its monitoring system sends alerts only when an employee’s office presence falls short of four hours. Infosys, the country’s second-largest IT firm with a staff strength exceeding 300,000, announced its return-to-office policy on November 20, 2023. Under the policy, employees at job level 5 and below are required to work from office for at least 10 days each month.