June 22, 2026 8:22 PM

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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Tamil Nadu ammonia leak incident

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the media report regarding the death of two women and several others falling sick after an ammonia leak at a shrimp processing factory in the Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. The Commission has issued a notice to the Tamil Na...

June 22, 2026 8:11 PM

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India becomes world’s top ship recycling nation in 2025

India has become the World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation in the year 2025. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said that as per the latest report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, India's share of global ship recycling increased to 35.4 per cent in 2025 from 30.1 per...

June 22, 2026 7:14 PM

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CBSE frames new policy for students affected by Gulf exam cancellations

The Centre today informed the Supreme Court that the CBSE has come up with a new policy for the evaluation of private students, who were affected by the cancellation of Class XII board examination in Gulf countries due to the recent Iran-US war.   A bench of Justices SVN Bhatti and Vipul M Pancholi ...

June 22, 2026 6:31 PM

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Global crude oil prices decline after US-Iran talks

Global crude oil prices declined today after US and Iranian officials wrapped up their first round of talks in Switzerland. Brent crude slipped by 1.7 per cent to 79 US dollars and 17 cents per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped half a per cent to 75 US dollars and 32 cents pe...

June 22, 2026 6:24 PM

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Indian Embassy in Doha expresses concern over Ras Laffan incident

The Indian Embassy in Doha today expressed deep concern at the unfortunate incident that occurred at the Ras Laffan Industrial City yesterday, in which several people were injured, and some are missing, according to authorities. In a social media post, the Embassy said that it stands in solidarity w...

June 22, 2026 6:07 PM

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Jammu and Kashmir : Army develops park in Poonch village to boost tourism

In Jammu and Kashmir the Army has developed a beautiful park in Banat Dokri village of Poonch district, providing a recreational space for children and a scenic destination for visitors. This park situated at an altitude of approximately 2 thousand 500 metres in Poonch district, and it offers breath...

June 22, 2026 5:48 PM

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Rupee closes at 94.68 against US dollar

In the forex market today, the rupee depreciated by 35 paise to close at 94 rupees and 68 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 100.90 in intra-day trade.

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...