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Gold gains on MCX, silver jumps 1.5% amid weakness in US dollar | Check city-wise rates

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Gold gains on MCX, silver jumps 1.5% amid weakness in US dollar | Check city-wise rates

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures inched higher on Thursday, April 16, 2026, as the US dollar weakened. The gold June 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 703 at Rs 1,54,651 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,53,948. It later touched an intraday high of Rs 1,54,990, a jump of Rs 1,042 or 0.67 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,54,756 with a gain of Rs 808 or 0.52 per cent. On the MCX, the yellow metal futures for August 2026 were up by Rs…

R Vaishali creates history, becomes first Indian to win FIDE Women’s Candidates

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R Vaishali creates history, becomes first Indian to win FIDE Women’s Candidates

New Delhi: R Vaishali experienced a dramatic final day at the FIDE Women's Candidates 2026 on Wednesday. The Indian grandmaster became the first woman from the country to win the said tournament, as she defeated Kateryna Lagno in the final round to create history. She will now battle against Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Championship crown. Vaishali is the second Indian woman to fight for the Women’s World Championship title and the first after 15 years. Koneru Humpy was the first Indian woman to do so, as she had challenged Hou Yifan for the women’s crown at Albania’s Tirana 15 years…

US’ costliest losses in Iran war were not fighter jets, it was a USD 240 million MQ4C triton surveillance drone

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Apr

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US’ costliest losses in Iran war were not fighter jets, it was a USD 240 million MQ4C triton surveillance drone

Washington: The US has reportedly lost multiple fighter jets, including two F-35s worth millions of dollars, during the conflict with Iran in West Asia, but one of the most expensive losses to its military came in the form of an MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone. Belonging to the US Navy, it is one of the most expensive unmanned aircraft in its arsenal. Valued at over USD 200 million per unit, the MQ-4C Triton costs roughly twice as much as two Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, placing it among the most expensive unmanned platforms in the US military inventory. According to the United States Naval Safety…

HDB Financial Services shares surge over 13% as March quarter profit up 41%, check details

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HDB Financial Services shares surge over 13% as March quarter profit up 41%, check details

Mumbai: Shares of HDB Financial Services, a NBFC arm of HDFC Bank, are in action after the company announced its quarterly results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, on Wednesday after market hours. The non-banking financial company has reported a 41.4 per cent growth in profit after tax at Rs 751 crore for the quarter under consideration. Following this, the stock opened gap up with a gain of 12.33 per cent at Rs 723.60 against the previous close of Rs 644.20 on the BSE. Amid a spurt in volume by more than 15.86 times, the scrip surged to hit…

Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal rally to block Paramount-Warner deal

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Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal rally to block Paramount-Warner deal

The star-studded opposition to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger continues to grow, with Hollywood big-wigs Florence Pugh and Pedro Pascal joining over 2,000 industry professionals in signing an open letter against the deal. Newly added signatories like Edward Norton and Atsuko Okatsuka have bolstered the movement, which was released on April 13. They join original high-profile supporters, including Joaquin Phoenix, Ben Stiller, and Kristen Stewart in voicing concerns over the massive media consolidation. “We are deeply concerned by indications of support for this merger that prioritise the interests of a small group of powerful stakeholders over the broader…

IPL 2026: Updated points table after RCB vs LSG match, Orange cap and Purple cap holders

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Apr

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IPL 2026: Updated points table after RCB vs LSG match, Orange cap and Purple cap holders

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru made light work of Lucknow Super Giants in the 23rd match of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday to register their fourth win in five matches this year. It was a brilliant performance from the defending champions as they never let the opposition come back into the game after opting to bowl first. After restricting LSG to 146 runs, RCB chased the target down in just 15.1 overs to jump to the top of the points table with eight points. Rajasthan Royals also have eight points after five matches and are…

US will not extend waiver allowing countries to buy Russian, Iranian crude oil; India among those affected iran war news

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Apr

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US will not extend waiver allowing countries to buy Russian, Iranian crude oil; India among those affected iran war news

Washington: The US is not extending its waiver on sanctions, which allowed nations, including India, to buy Russian and Iranian crude oil, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced at the White House. India was a major beneficiary of the sanctions waivers, a move that drew sharp criticism from US politicians who argued it eased financial pressure on Moscow and Tehran. "We will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil, and we will not be renewing the general license on Iranian oil. That was oil that was on the water prior to March 11. So all that has been used,”…

Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty open higher, Indigo, Trent among top gainers

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Apr

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Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty open higher, Indigo, Trent among top gainers

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, continued their upward momentum on Thursday amid strong global cues, with Brent crude remaining steady at around USD 95. While the 30-share BSE Sensex gained 566.32 points or 0.72 per cent to start the session at 78,677.56, the Nifty gained 153.9 points to open at 24,385.20. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 78,111.24 and the Nifty 50 at 24,231.30. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index added 100.11 points, the BSE Smallcap Select Index was up by 63.89…

CSK complains to BCCI against RCB, says ‘Dosa, Idli’ track in Bengaluru not in good taste

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Apr

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CSK complains to BCCI against RCB, says ‘Dosa, Idli’ track in Bengaluru not in good taste

Bengaluru: The Chennai Super Kings have complained to the BCCI over the DJ's choice of song and comments during their away game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 5 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. CSK have highlighted the issue with the track 'Dosa, idli, sambar, chutney, chutney’ that was played before the start of their innings, specifically. According to the five-time champions, playing the track, which is a popular background score to memes about South Indian stereotypes, before their innings was not in good taste. A top IPL official has also confirmed the development and stated that the governing…

China-Iran nexus under lens: Did Tehran use Beijing’s spy satellite to target US bases?

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Apr

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China-Iran nexus under lens: Did Tehran use Beijing’s spy satellite to target US bases?

Tehran: While the focus shifts to a ceasefire after the talks in Pakistan failed, a new report has claimed that the Iranians used a Chinese spy satellite to target US military bases in the Middle East. The satellite, though, was acquired by the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 2024. According to the report by Financial Times, the satellite was identified as 'TEE-01B' which was developed by China's Earth Eye Co. It offered "in-orbit delivery" which is a part of Chinese model under which spacecrafts are transferred to overseas customers after reaching orbit. Key US bases…