BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for alleging erosion of trust in the electoral process, calling his remarks a “failed toolkit of despair and desperation.” The comments came as vote counting was underway for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections

Across major cities, 24-carat gold was priced at Rs 1,43,610 per 10 grams in Mumbai and Kolkata, while Chennai recorded a higher rate of Rs 1,44,990. In Delhi, the price stood at Rs 1,43,760 per 10 grams