June 22, 2026 5:46 PM

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Gold and silver prices rise in domestic bullion market

In the Indian bullion market, 24 carat Gold was trading 1.2 per cent up at 1 lakh 49 thousand 360 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver was trading 2.3 per cent higher at 2 lakh 39 thousand 260 rupees per kilogram, a short while ago.  At the Multi Commodity Exchange, Gold for August contract was trading...

June 22, 2026 5:43 PM

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Most Asian markets close higher, reflecting positive investor sentiment

Most Asian stock market indices ended higher today, reflecting positive investor sentiment across the region. Taiwan's Taiex emerged as the top performer, soaring 2.7 per cent after touching a record intraday high of 47,871. China's Shanghai Composite gained 1.8 per cent, while Japan's Nikkei 225 cl...

June 22, 2026 5:03 PM

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Sensex, Nifty gain nearly 0.4% on optimism over US-Iran talks

Benchmark domestic equity indices ended nearly 0.4 per cent up today, buoyed by growing optimism over progress in US-Iran talks aimed at ending the months-long conflict in West Asia. The Sensex rose 291 points to close at 77 thousand and 94, while the Nifty jumped 90 points to settle at 24 thousand ...

June 22, 2026 4:58 PM

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Israel MoD DG Amir Baram in New Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today met Director General of Israel Ministry of Defence, Retired Major General Amir Baram in New Delhi. In a social media post, the defence ministry said that Mr Baram briefed Mr Singh about Israel’s commitment to expand India-Israel defence cooperation under the over...

June 22, 2026 4:45 PM

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, ending his tenure at Downing Street amid growing internal pressure from his own party.   Starmer stepped out of 10 Downing Street with his wife, receiving cheers and applause, b...

June 22, 2026 4:40 PM

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Aadhaar App crosses 31 million downloads since launch

The Aadhaar App has crossed over 31 million downloads since it was launched in January this year. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that the growing adoption reflects people's confidence in the App for bringing services at their fingertips.   Almost four million people have...

June 22, 2026 4:38 PM

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Monsoon Session of Maharashtra Legislature begins in Mumbai

Monsoon Session of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly commenced in Mumbai today, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presenting supplementary demands worth over 97 thousand 706 crore rupees for the financial year 2026-27. Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar administered the oath of office to newly elect...

June 22, 2026 4:28 PM

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EAM S. Jaishankar meets Mongolian counterpart in Ulaanbaatar

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar today met his Mongolian counterpart, Battsetseg Batmunkh in Ulaanbaatar. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that the discussions reflected the warmth, strength and promise of the India-Mongolia Strategic Partnership.   The two leaders reviewed the p...