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Seven explosions rock area near US military base in Iraq’s Irbil, fires erupt, smoke seen rising

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Seven explosions rock area near US military base in Iraq’s Irbil, fires erupt, smoke seen rising

Baghdad: A series of explosions broke out near a military base hosting US forces in northern Iraq, just hours after the US military said it had wrapped up its 13th night of strikes against Iran. As per reports, at least seven blasts occurred around 9:30 am local time in Irbil, capital of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region, and saw at least four plumes of black smoke rising from areas near or inside the base. What did the US Central Command say? US Central Command said the strikes were meant to further weaken Iran's ability to threaten civilian and commercial vessels moving…

Defence stock under Rs 400 in focus on securing trading approvals for 1.42 crore shares, check details

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Defence stock under Rs 400 in focus on securing trading approvals for 1.42 crore shares, check details

Mumbai: Shares of Apollo Micro Systems, which caters primarily to defence and aerospace sectors, are trading in the green even as benchmark indices fell amid weak global trends. The stock is in focus as the company has stated that the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE) have granted trading approvals for the listing of 1,42,94,072 equity shares of Re 1 each. The shares were admitted to dealings on both stock exchanges effective Thursday, July 23, 2026. According to the information shared, shares were allotted to non-promoters on a preferential basis by converting convertible warrants into…

Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep appointed DSPs, CM Samrat Choudhary to present appointment letters

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Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep appointed DSPs, CM Samrat Choudhary to present appointment letters

New Delhi: In a major development, India cricketers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep have been appointed as DSP (Deputy Superintendents of Police) under the sports quota. It is worth noting that the star duo received appointment letters from Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary, who also handed out sports scholarship selection letters and honorariums to athletes. The two cricketers were appointed DSP at the Energy Auditorium, thanks to their contributions to the Indian cricket team. Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh being present at the ceremony as well. Apart from Akash Deep and Mukesh…

Gold, silver continue to drop as Brent crude tops 0 amid Middle East tensions | Check city-wise rates

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Gold, silver continue to drop as Brent crude tops $100 amid Middle East tensions | Check city-wise rates

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures fell further on Friday, July 24, 2026, as investors book profit amid geopolitical tensions that have pushed Brent crude oil above USD 100 per barrel. The gold August 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a drop of Rs 429 or 0.30 per cent at Rs 1,42,392 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,42,821. It later fell to touch an intraday low of Rs 1,41,742, a drop of Rs 1,079 or 0.75 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,42,751, down Rs 70 or 0.05…

Mayank Yadav weighs in on his injury setbacks after sensational comeback for India

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Mayank Yadav weighs in on his injury setbacks after sensational comeback for India

Harare: India pacer Mayank Yadav made his return to international cricket as the Men in Blue took on Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the ongoing three-game series. Following his debut in 2024, the fast bowler has been forced into a long break from cricket due to a lower back stress fracture and surgery and a string of injuries. In the opening game of the three-match T20 series against Zimbabwe, in Harare, Yadav made his comeback with a superb spell and took the Player of the Match award home as well. He led the bowling attack and, with the first ball of…

IT stock below Rs 50 hits upper circuit in weak market, firm recently signed agreement with SpaceX

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Jul

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IT stock below Rs 50 hits upper circuit in weak market, firm recently signed agreement with SpaceX

Mumbai: Shares of Blue Cloud Softech Solutions are in action today even as market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade as crude oil prices crossed the USD 100 per barrel mark amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 681.83 points or 0.89 per cent to 75,709.56, and the 50-share NSE Nifty declined 187.45 points or 0.79 per cent to 23,682.15 at the time of writing the report. Amid this weakness, shares of the company surged 5 per cent to hit an upper circuit of Rs 20.66. The stock began the trading session…

‘I was in my zone’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opens up after quickfire half-century against Zimbabwe

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‘I was in my zone’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opens up after quickfire half-century against Zimbabwe

Harare: The Indian team put forth a brilliant performance against Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the ongoing three-game series. Coming on the back of a losing streak in the shortest format, the Men in Blue had lost two games against Ireland and four straight matches against England before the clash against Zimbabwe. Low on confidence, the side made a compelling comeback and registered a seven-wicket win against Zimbabwe to take the lead in the series. Standing at the forefront of the win was 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The youngster opened the innings for India in the run chase and amassed…

Real estate stock under Rs 50 to be in focus as company declares Q1 results, profit at Rs 143 crore

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Jul

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Real estate stock under Rs 50 to be in focus as company declares Q1 results, profit at Rs 143 crore

Mumbai: Shares of Indiabulls Ltd, which is into real estate and financial services, will be in focus today as the company has announced it financial results for the April-June quarter of FY27. The company has showcased a strong turnaround. According to information shared with exchanges, the company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 142.99 crore, a strong recovery compared with a consolidated net loss of Rs 1.81 crore in the same period a year ago. The company's revenue from operations stood at Rs 359.45 crore in the quarter under review, up from Rs 91.62 crore in the restated quarter…

Can an Ashes Test match be held in India? Cricket Australia open to discussion on the possibility

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Can an Ashes Test match be held in India? Cricket Australia open to discussion on the possibility

New Delhi: There is no doubt that the Ashes is one of the biggest cricket spectacles in the world. Australia and England share one of the most iconic rivalries in world cricket, and with the upcoming edition of the Ashes, CA (Cricket Australia) has opened up on the possibility of hosting an Ashes Test in India. It is worth noting that the upcoming edition of the BBL (Big Bash League) will be hosting its season opener in India, and with that development, the possibility of an Ashes Test happening in India has increased as well. Speaking on the same, Cricket…

24 July, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex tumbles 683 points, Nifty falls below 23,700 as crude oil tops 0

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24 July, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex tumbles 683 points, Nifty falls below 23,700 as crude oil tops $100

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, tumbled on Friday, July 24, 2026, amid weak global cues, persistent selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and a sharp surge in global crude oil prices. While the 30-share BSE Sensex crashed 683.2 points or 0.89 per cent to start the session at 75,708.19, the Nifty fell 203.25 points to open at 23,666.35. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 76,391.39 and the Nifty 50 at 23,869.60. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the red in the early trading session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was down by…