Platinum prices hit highest level in over 10 years
The price of platinum hit its highest level since August 2014, with spot platinum surging to $1,458.80 per ounce on Friday. In India, the cost of platinum is ₹4,043 per gram, according to Goodreturns. "In precious metals, the carnival has moved on from safe-haven gold to silver, platinum and palladium as pro-growth, industrial alternatives," expert Adrian Ash said.
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The price of platinum hit its highest level since August 2014, with spot platinum surging to $1,458.80 per ounce on Friday. In India, the cost of platinum is ₹4,043 per gram, according to Goodreturns. "In precious metals, the carnival has moved on from safe-haven gold to silver, platinum and palladium as pro-growth, industrial alternatives," expert Adrian Ash said.
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Scientists demonstrate 'magic state' quantum computing for 1st time
Scientists demonstrated logical magic state distillation on a neutral-atom quantum computer for the first time, achieving a breakthrough in quantum computing, according to a study published in Nature. Notably, magic state distillation was first proposed 20 years ago. Dr Sergio Cantu, one of the authors of the study, called this "a key step toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing"
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10:57 pm Friday, 18 July, 2025
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Scientists demonstrated logical magic state distillation on a neutral-atom quantum computer for the first time, achieving a breakthrough in quantum computing, according to a study published in Nature. Notably, magic state distillation was first proposed 20 years ago. Dr Sergio Cantu, one of the authors of the study, called this "a key step toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing"
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India responds to EU sanction on refinery, says 'There must be no double standards'
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said it has noted European Union's (EU) sanction on India's second-biggest oil refinery in Gujarat's Vadinar. Stating that India doesn't subscribe to any unilateral sanctions, MEA added, "There should be no double standards...when it comes to energy trade." The sanction is due to Russian state-owned Rosneft's 49% stake in the refinery.
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10:15 pm Friday, 18 July, 2025
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Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said it has noted European Union's (EU) sanction on India's second-biggest oil refinery in Gujarat's Vadinar. Stating that India doesn't subscribe to any unilateral sanctions, MEA added, "There should be no double standards...when it comes to energy trade." The sanction is due to Russian state-owned Rosneft's 49% stake in the refinery.
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IRS officer Kapil Raj, who arrested 2 CMs, resigns
Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Kapil Raj, who arrested two sitting CMs- then-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren- as part of ED, has resigned after 16 years' service. The 45-year-old also investigated money laundering cases against diamantaire duo Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi. The 2009 batch officer attributed the resignation to "personal reasons".
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09:26 pm Friday, 18 July, 2025
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Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Kapil Raj, who arrested two sitting CMs- then-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren- as part of ED, has resigned after 16 years' service. The 45-year-old also investigated money laundering cases against diamantaire duo Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi. The 2009 batch officer attributed the resignation to "personal reasons".
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Nykaa Hot Pink Sale is here with up to 60% off
Get ready to bag the season's hottest offers on makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrances & more between July 18-27, said Nykaa as it announced its Hot Pink Sale, offering up to 60% off. Customers can now enjoy an extra 20% off on their first purchase, get free gifts on orders, and grab the biggest deals on global beauty bestsellers.
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10:00 am Saturday, 19 July, 2025
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Get ready to bag the season's hottest offers on makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrances & more between July 18-27, said Nykaa as it announced its Hot Pink Sale, offering up to 60% off. Customers can now enjoy an extra 20% off on their first purchase, get free gifts on orders, and grab the biggest deals on global beauty bestsellers.
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Astronomer responds after its CEO & HR head caught cheating at Coldplay concert
Data infrastructure company Astronomer, whose CEO Andy Byron was caught cheating with HR head Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert, has placed Byron on leave. "The board of directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we'll have additional details to share very shortly," Astronomer said. It added that Co-founder Pete DeJoy will serve as interim CEO.
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09:12 am Saturday, 19 July, 2025
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Data infrastructure company Astronomer, whose CEO Andy Byron was caught cheating with HR head Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert, has placed Byron on leave. "The board of directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we'll have additional details to share very shortly," Astronomer said. It added that Co-founder Pete DeJoy will serve as interim CEO.
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2nd-year dental student at Sharda University dies by suicide, 2 faculty members detained
A second-year BDS student at Sharda University in Greater Noida died by alleged suicide on Friday night. The police recovered a suicide note from the scene, in which the student accused two of her teachers of harassment. Based on a complaint filed by the student's family, police have detained two faculty members.
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10:55 am Saturday, 19 July, 2025
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A second-year BDS student at Sharda University in Greater Noida died by alleged suicide on Friday night. The police recovered a suicide note from the scene, in which the student accused two of her teachers of harassment. Based on a complaint filed by the student's family, police have detained two faculty members.
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Pilots' body sends notice to WSJ, Reuters for blaming pilots for Air India crash
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has issued notice to Western media outlets Wall Street Journal and Reuters, after their reports blamed pilot error for the Air India plane crash. The federation has demanded an apology too. "The publication of speculative content...has caused irreparable harm to the reputation of the deceased pilots, who are unable to defend themselves," FIP said.
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01:31 pm Saturday, 19 July, 2025
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The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has issued notice to Western media outlets Wall Street Journal and Reuters, after their reports blamed pilot error for the Air India plane crash. The federation has demanded an apology too. "The publication of speculative content...has caused irreparable harm to the reputation of the deceased pilots, who are unable to defend themselves," FIP said.
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Air India Express flight from Hyderabad to Thailand returns 16 mins after take-off
An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad to Phuket in Thailand returned to the base merely 16 minutes after take-off on Saturday. The flight took off at 6:40 am but remained in the air for only a few minutes, FlightRadar24 data showed. "Still no update—we're waiting inside the plane...Frustrating," a passenger who was on the plane reportedly said.
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02:32 pm Saturday, 19 July, 2025
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An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad to Phuket in Thailand returned to the base merely 16 minutes after take-off on Saturday. The flight took off at 6:40 am but remained in the air for only a few minutes, FlightRadar24 data showed. "Still no update—we're waiting inside the plane...Frustrating," a passenger who was on the plane reportedly said.
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Hardik Pandya, Jasmin Walia spark breakup rumours
Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya and British actress-singer Jasmin Walia have sparked breakup rumours after unfollowing each other on Instagram, as per reports. The two were said to be dating following Pandya’s separation from Natasa Stankovic. Jasmin was often seen supporting Hardik during matches and was even spotted on the Mumbai Indians’ team bus during IPL 2025.
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03:32 pm Saturday, 19 July, 2025
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Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya and British actress-singer Jasmin Walia have sparked breakup rumours after unfollowing each other on Instagram, as per reports. The two were said to be dating following Pandya’s separation from Natasa Stankovic. Jasmin was often seen supporting Hardik during matches and was even spotted on the Mumbai Indians’ team bus during IPL 2025.
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Yuvraj Singh-led India Champions face backlash, urged to boycott match against Pakistan
Yuvraj Singh-led India Champions have been criticised over their upcoming match against Pakistan Champions in World Championship of Legends 2025. Fans have urged them to boycott the match. A fan commented, "Is their patriotism on vacation for money and if controversy arises later...will a simple 'Sorry' to the public be enough again?" Another wrote, "My head is down with shame."
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Yuvraj Singh-led India Champions have been criticised over their upcoming match against Pakistan Champions in World Championship of Legends 2025. Fans have urged them to boycott the match. A fan commented, "Is their patriotism on vacation for money and if controversy arises later...will a simple 'Sorry' to the public be enough again?" Another wrote, "My head is down with shame."
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Which countries have no income tax?
Several countries, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman, do not impose personal income tax. Their governments rely on revenue from their oil and gas reserves, tourism sector and indirect taxes like Value Added Tax (VAT). Further, Brunei, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Monaco, Vatican City, Antigua and Barbuda, and Vanuatu also do not impose any personal income tax.
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Several countries, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman, do not impose personal income tax. Their governments rely on revenue from their oil and gas reserves, tourism sector and indirect taxes like Value Added Tax (VAT). Further, Brunei, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Monaco, Vatican City, Antigua and Barbuda, and Vanuatu also do not impose any personal income tax.
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Vehicle drives into crowd in US, over 20 injured
More than 20 people were injured after an unknown vehicle drove into a crowd in Los Angeles' East Hollywood, authorities said on Saturday. Around five people were said to be critically injured in the incident, while 8-10 others are in serious condition, LA Fire Department said. Further details about the incident are awaited.
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More than 20 people were injured after an unknown vehicle drove into a crowd in Los Angeles' East Hollywood, authorities said on Saturday. Around five people were said to be critically injured in the incident, while 8-10 others are in serious condition, LA Fire Department said. Further details about the incident are awaited.
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India bag 3 gold medals at International Mathematical Olympiad 2025
A six-member Indian team bagged three gold medals, two silver medals and one bronze medal at International Mathematical Olympiad 2025 in Australia. India secured seventh rank among 110 countries. As per Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), India recorded their best-ever cumulative score of 193/252. It's also the second time India won three golds, the first being in 1998.
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05:23 pm Saturday, 19 July, 2025
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A six-member Indian team bagged three gold medals, two silver medals and one bronze medal at International Mathematical Olympiad 2025 in Australia. India secured seventh rank among 110 countries. As per Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), India recorded their best-ever cumulative score of 193/252. It's also the second time India won three golds, the first being in 1998.
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27 killed, many missing as tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam
At least 27 people, including 8 children, were killed after a tourist boat capsized due to stormy weather in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay on Saturday, Reuters reported, citing state media. The boat was carrying at least 53 people and it tipped over at around 2 pm local time, reports said. At least 23 people are reportedly missing.
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09:06 pm Saturday, 19 July, 2025
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At least 27 people, including 8 children, were killed after a tourist boat capsized due to stormy weather in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay on Saturday, Reuters reported, citing state media. The boat was carrying at least 53 people and it tipped over at around 2 pm local time, reports said. At least 23 people are reportedly missing.
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Harbhajan Singh withdraws from India Champions' match against Pakistan
India Champions off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has withdrawn from their World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 match against Pakistan. This comes after the Yuvraj Singh-led team faced criticism over their participation in the match against Pakistan tomorrow in the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam. As per reports, more India Champions players are expected to pull out of the game.
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09:53 pm Saturday, 19 July, 2025
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India Champions off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has withdrawn from their World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 match against Pakistan. This comes after the Yuvraj Singh-led team faced criticism over their participation in the match against Pakistan tomorrow in the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam. As per reports, more India Champions players are expected to pull out of the game.
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China begins construction of world's largest dam over Brahmaputra river near India
China has officially started the construction of a massive hydropower dam over the Brahmaputra river near the border of Arunachal Pradesh, PTI reported, citing Chinese state media. The dam, regarded as the world's largest hydropower project, has raised concerns for downstream countries like India and Bangladesh. The project is estimated to be worth around $167.8 billion (₹14.46 lakh crore).
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09:39 pm Saturday, 19 July, 2025
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China has officially started the construction of a massive hydropower dam over the Brahmaputra river near the border of Arunachal Pradesh, PTI reported, citing Chinese state media. The dam, regarded as the world's largest hydropower project, has raised concerns for downstream countries like India and Bangladesh. The project is estimated to be worth around $167.8 billion (₹14.46 lakh crore).
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Astronomer CEO resigns after being caught cheating with HR head at Coldplay concert
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned, the company announced in a statement, following the 'Coldplay kiss cam' controversy involving the company's head of HR, Kristin Cabot. "Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability...and recently...that standard was not met," it stated. "The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive," the statement read.
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07:00 am Sunday, 20 July, 2025
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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned, the company announced in a statement, following the 'Coldplay kiss cam' controversy involving the company's head of HR, Kristin Cabot. "Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability...and recently...that standard was not met," it stated. "The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive," the statement read.
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Shikhar Dhawan reveals he decided in May that he won't play vs Pak in WCL, shares letter
Shikhar Dhawan took to social media to reveal he took the decision to not play against Pakistan in World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 in May itself. Sharing a letter confirming his non-participation, Dhawan wrote, "My nation is everything to me, and nothing comes above the country." Notably, India Champions faced criticism over potential participation in the match against Pakistan.
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Shikhar Dhawan took to social media to reveal he took the decision to not play against Pakistan in World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 in May itself. Sharing a letter confirming his non-participation, Dhawan wrote, "My nation is everything to me, and nothing comes above the country." Notably, India Champions faced criticism over potential participation in the match against Pakistan.
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Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 plane's engine catches fire just after take-off in US
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 plane from Los Angeles to Atlanta was forced to make an emergency landing after its left engine caught fire just after take-off. The aircraft climbed to a maximum altitude of 3,000 feet before making the emergency landing. A video showing flames on the engine surfaced on social media.
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08:21 am Sunday, 20 July, 2025
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A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 plane from Los Angeles to Atlanta was forced to make an emergency landing after its left engine caught fire just after take-off. The aircraft climbed to a maximum altitude of 3,000 feet before making the emergency landing. A video showing flames on the engine surfaced on social media.
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