Post-Dhanteras Lull: Gold and Silver Prices Flat on Sunday After Bullish Week

Post-Dhanteras Lull: Gold and Silver Prices Flat on Sunday After Bullish Week

Delhi, 19 October (H.S.): The domestic bullion market saw a quiet trading session on Sunday, the day following the Dhanteras festival, with gold and silver prices holding steady. There was no change in the rates of the precious metals.Across most major markets, 24-carat gold was trading in a tight range of ₹1,30,860 to ₹1,31,010 per…

Indian Markets Post Best Weekly Gain in 4 Months, Extend Winning Streak to Third Week

Indian Markets Post Best Weekly Gain in 4 Months, Extend Winning Streak to Third Week

New Delhi, 19 October (H.S.): The Indian stock market concluded the trading week ending Friday, October 17, with robust gains, marking its third consecutive week of closing in the green. This performance resulted in the market’s most significant weekly advance in the last four months. During the week, the BSE Sensex surged by 1,451.37 points,…

India Post 136/9 in Rain-Hit First ODI Against Australia at Perth

India Post 136/9 in Rain-Hit First ODI Against Australia at Perth

Perth, Oct 19 (HS): India managed to put up a modest 136 for nine against Australia in a rain-marred first One-Day International on Sunday. Persistent showers forced multiple interruptions, reducing the contest to a 26-over-a-side affair. India, invited to bat first, struggled to find momentum and were reeling at 52 for four in 16.4 overs…

RBL Bank Expects Emirates NBD Fund Infusion by June 2026; Targets Multi-Fold Growth with New Capital

Mumbai, Oct 19 (HS): RBL Bank expects the USD 3 billion investment from Emirates NBD Bank the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) in India’s financial services sector to be completed by June 2026, pending regulatory and government approvals, a top executive said on Sunday. As part of the deal, RBL Bank will merge with Emirates…

Netanyahu Declares 2026 Re-election Bid, Eyes Early Polls Amidst Political Tensions

Netanyahu Declares 2026 Re-election Bid, Eyes Early Polls Amidst Political Tensions

Jerusalem, 19 October (H.S.): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Saturday his intention to run for another term in the 2026 general elections, signaling a potential move to bring the polls forward to June of that year.During an appearance on the right-wing Channel 14, when asked if he planned to seek re-election, Netanyahu gave…

Israel Sets Twin Conditions: War Ends with Hamas Disarmed, Rafah Stays Shut Until Hostages Returned

Israel Sets Twin Conditions: War Ends with Hamas Disarmed, Rafah Stays Shut Until Hostages Returned

Jerusalem, 19 October (H.S.): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a hardline stance on Saturday, declaring that the war in Gaza will only conclude after the complete disarmament of Hamas, and that the vital Rafah border crossing will remain closed until the remains of all deceased Israeli hostages are returned. In a direct address, Netanyahu…

Freed After 43 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment, Exonerated Man Now Faces Deportation

Freed After 43 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment, Exonerated Man Now Faces Deportation

PENNSYLVANIA, 19 October (H.S.): After spending 43 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, Subramanyam Subu Vedam was exonerated and released earlier this month, only to be immediately taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and now faces deportation to India. Vedam, 64, has lived in the United States…

Mohun Bagan Ends 22-Year Agony, Clinches IFA Shield in Dramatic Penalty Shootout Over East Bengal

Mohun Bagan Ends 22-Year Agony, Clinches IFA Shield in Dramatic Penalty Shootout Over East Bengal

Kolkata, 19 October (H.S.): Mohun Bagan Super Giant ended a 22-year drought in dramatic fashion on Saturday, defeating arch-rivals East Bengal 5-4 on penalties to lift the prestigious IFA Shield trophy. The Kolkata derby final, held at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, finished 1-1 after 120 minutes of riveting football, culminating in a nerve-wracking shootout…

Israel Receives Two More Hostage Bodies; Ceasefire Tensions Rise Over Delays and Rafah Closure

Israel Receives Two More Hostage Bodies; Ceasefire Tensions Rise Over Delays and Rafah Closure

Jerusalem, 19 October (H.S.): Israel on Saturday received two bodies that Hamas claims are those of deceased hostages, a transfer occurring amidst rising tensions over the slow pace of returns and Israel’s decision to keep the vital Rafah border crossing closed. The Israeli Prime Minister’s office confirmed the remains were transferred via the Red Cross…

Calendar Catastrophe: Rune's Season-Ending Injury Becomes Rallying Cry for Reform

STOCKHOLM, 19 October (H.S.): The world of professional tennis was shaken Saturday as a severe injury to Holger Rune, one of its brightest young stars, amplified urgent calls from top players to reform the sport’s grueling calendar. The Danish 22-year-old’s season came to a devastating end after he suffered a suspected torn Achilles tendon during…