August 24, 2026 7:15 PM

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Iran warns of harsh response amid US sanctions expected tonight

  Iran has warned that new US sanctions expected to be announced tonight will not bring peace to the region, and has threatened a strong response to any escalation. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said, Tehran will respond harshly to expanded US sanctions, including measures tar...

August 24, 2026 9:55 PM

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Gold prices up, Silver down

In the Indian bullion market today, 24 carat gold was one per cent up at 1,62,154 rupees per 10 grams while, Silver dropped half a per cent to 2,45,391 rupees per kilogram.

August 24, 2026 5:00 PM

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Punjab: BJP to contest all assembly seats in upcoming elections

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest all 117 Assembly seats in upcoming Assembly elections in Punjab. BJP General Secretary (Organisation), B.L. Santosh, while addressing the first zonal meeting in Patiala today, said that Punjab is fully ready for change, and the BJP is fully prepared to...

August 24, 2026 4:47 PM

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West Bengal government announces 20% reservation for Agniveers  in Forest, Police, Fire

  The West Bengal government has announced that 20 per cent reservation would be provided for Agniveers in recruitment to the Fire and Emergency Services, Forest Department, Police and Disaster Management Department.    On the other hand, the  government is set to form a new disaster-response force ...

August 24, 2026 4:17 PM

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Three absconding gangsters deported to India from Malaysia

  Indian agencies have brought back three absconding gangsters linked to the Bambiha Gang apprehended in Malaysia. In a social media post, Home Ministry Office informed that the men named Jaspreet Singh, Ajay Singh, and Pawandeep Singh have been brought back to India and sent to police custody. The ...

August 24, 2026 4:30 PM

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Domestic markets end in red

  Benchmark domestic equity indices ended in a negative zone today. The Sensex declined 172 points or 0.22 per cent to close at 77,369. The Nifty also fell 33 points or 0.14 per cent to settle at 24,219.    In the broader market at the National Stock Exchange, the Midcap 100 index added 0.1 per cent...