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Gold prices likely to stay firm amid weak INR, global uptrend: Report
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Gold prices in India are expected to maintain an upside bias for the rest of 2025, driven by a projected uptrend in global gold prices and a weakening Indian rupee, according to a report by ICICI Bank Global Markets.
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Delhi air quality in "poor" category ahead of Diwali, AQI hits 284
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi's air quality remains poor as recorded this morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) around ITO was recorded at 284 in the "poor" category.
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People throng West Bengal's Champahati firecracker market ahead of Diwali,
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Located in the South 24 Parganas district, Champahati has been a traditional hub for firecracker production for many years. Around the festival of lights, it transforms into a bustling trading centre offering a wide range of locally made and imported firecrackers. Prices range from ₹10 to
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UP: Bus catches fire on NH34 in Bulandshahr’s Khurja Dehat area; no casual
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Pramod Kumar Sharma said, "We received information about a bus catching fire around 9.15 PM. The bus was travelling from Delhi to Hathras. The fire has been extinguished. No casualties have been reported."
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Delhi: Fire erupts at Brahmaputra MPs' flats caused by firecrackers; no ca
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
At approximately 1:15 PM, the fire reportedly originated from the ignition of firecrackers by children in the vicinity. The fire was noticed at 1:18 PM. Before the arrival of fire tenders, CPWD officials promptly cut off the power supply and the IGL gas connection to the building, ensurin
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UK ship catches fire in Gulf of Aden after projectile strike, investigatio
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The incident occurred as Yemen's Houthi rebels continue their campaign of targeting commercial vessels passing through the Red Sea corridor in what they describe as solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, as per Al Jazeera.
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Afghanistan Cricket Board seeks implementation of firm measures against th
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) extended its gratitude to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for standing in solidarity over the killing of three domestic players in an airstrike in Afghanistan's southeastern Paktika province. The ACB urged the ICC to take "decisive" actions against tho
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Bangladesh airport fire under control, flight operations resume
Updated : 7 months ago IST
According to an official statement, "A fire broke out at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 2:15 pm (local time) today. The fire was brought under control through the quick and coordinated action of the fire service and airport authorities. No casualties were repo
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Mathura: Banke Bihari temple's treasury opened after 54 years under strict
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The reopening followed a Supreme Court order, permitting access only to members of a High-Powered Committee constituted for this purpose. Mathura Circle Officer Sandeep Singh explained the comprehensive security measures, including the deployment of fire and forest department teams and th
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Delhi Minister Sood praises SC's green firecracker ruling, blames previous
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Saturday hailed the Supreme Court's decision to allow the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, calling it a significant step towards enabling the majority community to celebrate their festivals freely.
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Himachal Pradesh fire services issues advisory ahead of Diwali
Updated : 7 months ago IST
In view of the Diwali Celebrations in the State, the Himachal Pradesh Fire Services has issued Do's and Don'ts for Fire Safety during Diwali. As per the advisory, People are advised to purchase Firecrackers from Licensed Vendors and to ensure that they purchase quality firecrackers that a
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Delhi BJP President criticises AAP over Sanatan festivals, welcomes SC dec
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Addressing the media, Sachdeva said Diwali is not just a festival but a significant cultural celebration linked to the legacy of Lord Ram. He asserted that the festival has historically brought joy and unity among people, but alleged that earlier governments in Delhi attempted to diminish
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