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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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Mirzapur: The Movie Advance Booking Shows Strong Buzz, Eyes ₹20 Crore+ Opening
The much-awaited Mirzapur: The Movie is creating a lot of buzz amongst the audience before its theater release. With Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Divyenndu Sharma playing lead roles in the movie, Mirzapur: The Movie is making its way from the successful web series to the big screen. Advance booking figures for the movie show…
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Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Could Carry a $2,000+ Price Tag Ahead of September Debut
There have been claims that Apple is about to enter the foldable smartphone industry by launching its first ever foldable iPhone which is speculated to be called iPhone Ultra. In anticipation of its launch on September, recent leaks have claimed that the foldable iPhone will be priced more than $2,000 which makes the foldable iPhone…
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ISRO’s GSLV-F17 Successfully Launches EOS-05 Earth Observation Satellite into Geosynchronous Orbit
With the launch of EOS-05 earth observation satellite through GSLV-F17, ISRO has achieved another milestone. The EOS-05 earth observation satellite has been launched by GSLV-F17 successfully at 2:55 AM IST from the Second Launch Pad of Satish Dhawan Space Center, which is located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. It can be confidently stated that this is…
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Delhi-NCR Waterlogging Alert: Check Flooded Areas in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad You Should Avoid
New Delhi: Rainfall in certain parts of Delhi-NCR may cause waterlogging that might affect the flow of traffic and commuting. Since there are many low-lying roads and road junctions in the city that can get waterlogged, it is recommended that people verify the conditions of the roads before going out. In the case of Delhi,…
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