Mumbai, Mar 28: Bollywood actor and former Congress Lok Sabha MP Govinda on Thursday joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai.
Govinda had emerged as a "giant killer" in 2004 when, as the Congress candidate, he defeated BJP stalwart Ram Naik in the Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat.
Shinde welcomed the 60-year-old actor into his party, saying he was a popular figure in all sections of society.
Speaking on the occasion, Govinda, who started his acting career in the 1980s, said after his first stint in politics from 2004 to 2009, he never felt he would again come back to the same field.
"I am back (in politics) after a 14-year-long 'vanvas' (exile)," he remarked.
Govinda said he would work in the art and culture field if given a chance.
Mumbai looks more beautiful and developed since Shinde has become CM, he noted.
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New Delhi: Gold prices dropped below ₹1,00,000 in India on Wednesday due to the potential of trilateral peace negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the US, reducing demand for safe haven assets, reported NDTV Profit.
The India Bullion and Jewellers Association said that gold prices were ₹99,530 per 10 grams, down from ₹99,650 on Tuesday. Investors are keeping an eye on US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech for a possible worldwide rate drop.
Gold had touched a high of ₹1,02,090 on August 10, since the last six months. The lowest level was ₹87,100 on April 7. City-wise, gold prices also registered declines. The rate slipped to ₹99,180 per 10 grams (from ₹99,290) in Delhi, while in Mumbai it eased to ₹99,350 (from ₹99,460). Bengaluru quoted gold at ₹99,430 and Kolkata at ₹99,220. The highest price was in Chennai, at ₹99,640 per 10 grams.
On the international market, spot gold was trading at $3,313 an ounce, World Gold Council data showed. Futures for October 3, delivery were 0.70 per cent lower at ₹98,710 on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX).
Silver prices also moved lower, correcting 0.86 per cent to $37.98 an ounce in global trade. On MCX, silver futures closed 0.82 per cent lower at ₹1,13,943 per kilogram. As per the India Bullion Association, silver stood at ₹1,13,920 per kilogram, while September 5 futures were marginally higher at ₹1,11,358.