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Central Banks Boost Gold Reserves by 23 Tonnes in July, With China and Poland Leading Purchases
The world central banks kept on increasing their gold reserves in July, buying 23 tonnes of gold overall according to the data published by the World Gold Council (WGC). In July, China and Poland became major buyers of gold. The central bank of China bought 20 tonnes of gold in July and thereby turned out…
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Central Banks Boost Gold Reserves by 23 Tonnes in July, With China and Poland Leading Purchases
The world central banks kept on increasing their gold reserves in July, buying 23 tonnes of gold overall according to the data published by the World Gold Council (WGC). In July, China and Poland became major buyers of gold. The central bank of China bought 20 tonnes of gold in July and thereby turned out…
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Central Banks Boost Gold Reserves by 23 Tonnes in July, With China and Poland Leading Purchases
The world central banks kept on increasing their gold reserves in July, buying 23 tonnes of gold overall according to the data published by the World Gold Council (WGC). In July, China and Poland became major buyers of gold. The central bank of China bought 20 tonnes of gold in July and thereby turned out…
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RBI Gives LIC Green Light to Acquire Up to 9.99% Stake in ICICI Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has sanctioned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to purchase shares of HDFC Bank in such a way that the total holding in the bank does not exceed 9.99%, thus permitting the largest insurance company in India to substantially increase its share in one of India’s leading private sector…
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Aakriti Chaudhary Gets Relief as Allahabad HC Quashes NSA Detention, Awards ₹5 Lakh
This latest development concerning the workers’ agitation in Noida in April 2026 pertains to the bail order for Aakriti Chaudhary, a 25-year-old Delhi University graduate, who was detained under the National Security Act (NSA). Moreover, apart from granting the bail order, the Allahabad High Court also ordered that she be given compensation in the form…
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Heavy Rain Disrupts Gurgaon Traffic as Key Roads Flood; More Rain Expected Today
There was heavy rainfall in the region that has caused some disruptions in the normal way of life in Gurgaon as there was waterlogging in some major roads that have slowed down the traffic movement in some parts of the city. Water logging has occurred in several major roads and low lying areas because of…
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Devotion and Festivity Fill the Nation as India Marks Lord Krishna’s Birth on Janmashtami
Life in India was full of devotion, music, and celebrations as Indians from all across the country celebrated Janmashtami, which is the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. There were flower decorations, light decorations, and other types of decorations along with people fasting and praying. Janmashtami or Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of…
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‘Godi Media’ Slogans to On-Ground Heckling: What Happened to TV Reporters at CJP Protests?
Television reporters reporting on the CJP protests in Delhi received constant heckling and even violent threats and confrontation from certain sections of the protesters. There have been widespread debates on the erosion of trust in mainstream television news as well as the safety of journalists reporting on public protests. While the protests initially began due…
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Central Banks Boost Gold Reserves by 23 Tonnes in July, With China and Poland Leading Purchases
The world central banks kept on increasing their gold reserves in July, buying 23 tonnes of gold overall according to the data published by the World Gold Council (WGC). In July, China and Poland became major buyers of gold. The central bank of China bought 20 tonnes of gold in July and thereby turned out…
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RBI Gives LIC Green Light to Acquire Up to 9.99% Stake in ICICI Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has sanctioned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to purchase shares of HDFC Bank in such a way that the total holding in the bank does not exceed 9.99%, thus permitting the largest insurance company in India to substantially increase its share in one of India’s leading private sector…
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Aakriti Chaudhary Gets Relief as Allahabad HC Quashes NSA Detention, Awards ₹5 Lakh
This latest development concerning the workers’ agitation in Noida in April 2026 pertains to the bail order for Aakriti Chaudhary, a 25-year-old Delhi University graduate, who was detained under the National Security Act (NSA). Moreover, apart from granting the bail order, the Allahabad High Court also ordered that she be given compensation in the form…
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Heavy Rain Disrupts Gurgaon Traffic as Key Roads Flood; More Rain Expected Today
There was heavy rainfall in the region that has caused some disruptions in the normal way of life in Gurgaon as there was waterlogging in some major roads that have slowed down the traffic movement in some parts of the city. Water logging has occurred in several major roads and low lying areas because of…
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Devotion and Festivity Fill the Nation as India Marks Lord Krishna’s Birth on Janmashtami
Life in India was full of devotion, music, and celebrations as Indians from all across the country celebrated Janmashtami, which is the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. There were flower decorations, light decorations, and other types of decorations along with people fasting and praying. Janmashtami or Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of…
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