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Gold and Silver Lose Shine as Bullion Market Slips
New Delhi, August 26 (HS): The domestic bullion market witnessed a declining trend today, with both gold and silver prices slipping across major cities. Amid weak trade sentiment, 24-carat gold is being sold in the range of ₹1,00,800 to ₹1,00,900 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold is trading between ₹93,600 and ₹93,700 per 10 grams….
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South Korea: Special counsel summons ex-first lady to appear for questioning Thursday
Seoul, Aug 26 (IANS) A special counsel team in South Korea summoned Kim Keon Hee to appear for questioning on Thursday, a day later than planned, after the jailed former first lady requested a change over health reasons. In a notice to the press on Tuesday, special counsel Min Joong-ki’s team said it summoned Kim…
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Men’s Asia Cup Hockey: Free Entry for Fans as Rajgir Stadium Gears Up for Historic Tournament
New Delhi, August 26 (HS): In a big boost for hockey fans, Hockey India on Tuesday announced that entry to all matches of the Hero Men’s Asia Cup Rajgir 2025 will be absolutely free. The much-anticipated tournament will be held from August 29 to September 7 at the newly built Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar,…
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Tehran Behind Antisemitic Attacks, Says ASIO; Australia Expels Iranian Envoy
Canberra,August 26(HS): In an unprecedented diplomatic move, Australia has expelled Iranian Ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi along with three other embassy officials after its intelligence agency found Tehran directly linked to antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) chief Mike Burgess announced Tuesday that “credible intelligence” pointed to…
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Vikram Solar Makes Muted Market Debut; Gains Momentum After Listing on Buying Support
New Delhi, Aug 26 (HS): Shares of solar photovoltaic module maker Vikram Solar listed with a modest uptick on the stock exchanges today, before gathering steam on the back of sustained buying interest. The company had priced its IPO shares at ₹332 apiece. On debut, the stock opened at ₹340 on the BSE and ₹338…
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How to Calculate Custom Duty for Online Purchases
Custom duty payment is one thing most people ignore until they get a surprise call from the courier company asking for extra money. Imagine you finally order that dream jacket or phone from an international store. You wait for days, and when it arrives, you hear that you have to make a custom duty payment…
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Petra Kvitova Retires After First-Round US Open Exit
New York, August 26 (HS): Two-time Wimbledon champion and former World No.2 Petra Kvitova has announced her retirement from professional tennis following a first-round defeat at the US Open 2025. On Monday at Flushing Meadows, the Czech star suffered a one-sided 6-1, 6-0 loss to France’s Diane Parry. Moments later, an emotional Kvitova confirmed at…
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Bangladeshi-American Shariful M. Khan Becomes Brigadier General in U.S. Air Force
Dhaka, August 26 (HS): In a historic announcement, the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka on Tuesday revealed through a Facebook post that Shariful M. Khan has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force. He is the first Bangladeshi-American to attain this position in the U.S. military. “Congratulations to Brigadier…
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Equities Open Lower: Sensex Down 580 pts, Nifty Sheds 185 in Early Trade
New Delhi, August 26 (HS): Indian equities opened lower on Tuesday, weighed down by heavy selling after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a notification imposing an additional 25 percent tariff on imports from India. The move rattled investor sentiment, dragging both the Sensex and Nifty into early losses. The markets started on a weak note…