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Gold surges Rs 11k per 10 grams on MCX, silver jumps 8% as govt raises import duty | Check city-wise rates

Gold surges Rs 11k per 10 grams on MCX, silver jumps 8% as govt raises import duty | Check city-wise rates

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures surged on Wednesday, May 13, 2026,ย after the government hiked import duties on gold and silver to 15 per cent from 6 per cent amid a rising import bill due to the West Asia crisis. The gold June 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 1,409 or 0.91 per cent at Rs 1,54,851 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,53,442. It continued the upward trend, touching an intraday high of Rs 1,64,497, a jump of Rs 11,055 or 7.20 per cent. Last seen, it…
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Florentino Perez calls for new election in Real Madrid, blasts Spanish media over campaigning against him

Florentino Perez calls for new election in Real Madrid, blasts Spanish media over campaigning against him

Madrid (Spain): Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has rejected speculation surrounding his future at the club after a dreadful season. Last evening, he called for an emergency press conference after a board meeting, where he announced plans to hold fresh elections to prove himself amid immense criticism.ย  "I'm sorry to say that I'm not going to resign. I'm going to call an election. I've asked the electoral committee to begin the process of organising elections for the board of directors, of which this Board of Directors will stand as candidates,โ€ Perez said in the press conference. Notably, Perez was re-elected…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex drops 119 points, Nifty flat amid renewed geopolitical tensions

Market Opening Bell: Sensex drops 119 points, Nifty flat amid renewed geopolitical tensions

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened in red on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, amid mixed global cues as renewed geopolitical tensions and unfavourable global macroeconomic cues continue to weigh on overall risk sentiment. While the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 119.9 points or 0.16 per cent to start the session at 74,559.24, the Nifty shed 17.1 points to open at 23,362.45. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 74,559.24 and the Nifty 50 at 23,379.55. However, BSE and NSE bounced back and hit the intraday high of 74,981.34 and 23,503.80, respectively. Similarly, the broader indices…
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Hardik Pandya injury update: MI skipper trains alone in Mumbai, didn’t travel with squad to Dharamsala

Hardik Pandya injury update: MI skipper trains alone in Mumbai, didn’t travel with squad to Dharamsala

Mumbai: MI skipper Hardik Pandya didnโ€™t travel with the rest of the players to Dharamsala for their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings. He remained in Mumbai, continuing his rehabilitation as the all-rounder shared clips of the same on Instagram. In the video, he was spotted batting against throwdown specialists and net bowlers. Notably, Pandya has been out of action in the last two games as he is currently recovering from a back spasm. Interestingly, he joined the rest of the squad for Mumbaiโ€™s high-voltage clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru over the weekend and was expected to be a last-minute…
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‘How will we survive with just Rs 125?’ – Viral video sparks outrage over conditions in IWL 2 | WATCH

‘How will we survive with just Rs 125?’ – Viral video sparks outrage over conditions in IWL 2 | WATCH

New Delhi: Fresh scrutiny has fallen on conditions within Indian womenโ€™s football after a video allegedly involving players from Suruchi Sangha circulated widely on social media during the ongoing Indian Womenโ€™s League 2 season. The footage, which spread rapidly across X and Instagram, allegedly featured players speaking about financial hardship and difficulties faced while travelling for the competition. According to the claims in the clip, players were left struggling to cover basic expenses during the trip, as the owner and the club manager paid no more than 125 rupees to survive two days. โ€œEach player has been given 125 rupees…
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CSK sign Ramakrishna Ghosh’s replacement with three league games remaining in IPL 2026

CSK sign Ramakrishna Ghosh’s replacement with three league games remaining in IPL 2026

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings are set to complete the deal to bring in Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Hadley Noronha as cover for injured player Ramakrishna Ghosh for the remainder of IPL 2026. The franchise has already informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about the move and is awaiting formal clearance before completing the process. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed to Cricbuzz that the paperwork has been submitted. Meanwhile, Noronha enters the setup after an impressive domestic T20 season with Mangaluru Dragons during their triumphant 2025 Maharaja Trophy campaign. The 24-year-old emerged as one of the competitionโ€™s most…
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With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim ‘control’ over Iran and Strait of Hormuz

With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim ‘control’ over Iran and Strait of Hormuz

Washington: US president Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would have a "long talk" about Iran with Xi but said trade would be a bigger focus. As he left for the summit, Trump again threatened Iran if its leaders don't reach an agreement on its nuclear program. "We have Iran very much under control," Trump said. "We're either going to make a deal or they're going to be decimated. One way or the other, we win." The narrow Strait of Hormuz remains in Iran's chokehold, the US is maintaining a blockade against Iran and negotiations between the two countries appear…
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Gold, silver imports to get costlier as govt hikes customs duty

Gold, silver imports to get costlier as govt hikes customs duty

New Delhi: The Centre has increased the import duty levied on gold, silver, and other precious metals to 10 per cent. According to the notifications issued on Tuesday by the Finance Ministry, the revised rates will come into effect from today (May 13),ย with the higher levy applicable to gold, silver, platinum, jewellery findings, and precious metal-related industrial imports. This comes two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to avoid purchasing gold for one year in an effort, as the country's foreign exchange reserves have come under strain due to the West Asia conflict. The story is being updated.
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Australia announce T20 World Cup 2026 squad; Darcie Brown omitted for young left-arm seamer

Australia announce T20 World Cup 2026 squad; Darcie Brown omitted for young left-arm seamer

New Delhi: Australia have announced their squad for the upcoming Womenโ€™s T20 World Cup in England. Sophie Molineux, who took over the captaincy after Alyssa Healy announced her retirement, will continue to lead the side. It will be her first assignment in a major tournament.ย  Meanwhile, Darcie Brown has been left out of the 15-member squad. The selectors have turned toward variety in their bowling resources, handing a place to teenage left-arm seamer Lucy Hamilton, whose international experience remains limited, but her recent outings have encouraged the team management to back her. Australia will also take four frontline spin options…
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Inside the high-profile romance and break-up

Inside the high-profile romance and break-up

High-profile romances often crash on logistics. Kimโ€™s empire demanded L.A.; Peteโ€™s comedy career thrived in New York. Add four kids, ex-spouse drama, and media glareโ€”sustainability was tough. Their opposites-attract vibe fueled fireworks, not foundations. Both moved on gracefully, preserving mutual respect. Kim refocused on family and business; while Pete kept busy with work.Whatโ€™s your take? Were Kim and Pete doomed by timing, or was it never meant to last? Drop your thoughts belowโ€”Hollywood love stories always spark debate!
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