Gold and silver prices fell sharply on January 31, 2026, with silver dropping 19 percent and gold down two percent after a global sell-off driven by a stronger US dollar. Despite the correction, both metals posted strong gains for January, while analysts expect continued volatility ahead of the Union Budget 2026. PICS/PTI/AFP

The youth wings of Congress and BJP in Kerala on Thursday protested in the Thiruvananthapuram and Thrissur over the Sabarimala gold loss, prompting police to use barricades, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse demonstrators during the hour-long agitation (Pics/PTI)