India responds as UK sanctions Indian refinery over Russian oil trade
India said there "should be no double standards" on energy trade, after UK announced 90 new sanctions against Russian oil companies and Nayara refinery in Gujarat. "We don't subscribe to any unilateral sanctions...India considers...provision of energy security a responsibility of paramount importance," said government. Nayara imported 100 million barrels of Russian crude oil in 2024, UK said.
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India said there "should be no double standards" on energy trade, after UK announced 90 new sanctions against Russian oil companies and Nayara refinery in Gujarat. "We don't subscribe to any unilateral sanctions...India considers...provision of energy security a responsibility of paramount importance," said government. Nayara imported 100 million barrels of Russian crude oil in 2024, UK said.
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IRCTC website, app suffer outage ahead of Diwali
The IRCTC website and app are suffering an outage on Friday ahead of the Diwali festivities, reports said. Several social media users reported facing issues while booking Tatkal tickets, while others shared pictures of the website showing a downtime message. IRCTC officials have confirmed the disruption and added that they are working to restore normal services, Moneycontrol reported.
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12:21 pm Friday, 17 October, 2025
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The IRCTC website and app are suffering an outage on Friday ahead of the Diwali festivities, reports said. Several social media users reported facing issues while booking Tatkal tickets, while others shared pictures of the website showing a downtime message. IRCTC officials have confirmed the disruption and added that they are working to restore normal services, Moneycontrol reported.
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How much does gold cost in major cities a day before Dhanteras?
The price of one gram of 24K gold in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru today is ₹13,309, ₹13,277 and ₹13,292, ₹13,277 and ₹13,277, respectively. Meanwhile, the price of one gram of 22K gold in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru is ₹12,200, ₹12,170, ₹12,185, ₹12,170 and ₹12,170, respectively. Dhanteras would be celebrated on Saturday (October 18).
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02:21 pm Friday, 17 October, 2025
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The price of one gram of 24K gold in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru today is ₹13,309, ₹13,277 and ₹13,292, ₹13,277 and ₹13,277, respectively. Meanwhile, the price of one gram of 22K gold in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru is ₹12,200, ₹12,170, ₹12,185, ₹12,170 and ₹12,170, respectively. Dhanteras would be celebrated on Saturday (October 18).
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Sensex ends near 84,000 after hitting 52-week high, Nifty also closes near record high
Both Sensex and Nifty ended near their 52-week highs on Friday. Sensex closed nearly 500 points higher at 83,952.19 after hitting its 52-week high of 84,172.24, while Nifty ended 125 points higher at 25,709.85 after hitting its 52-week high of 25,781.50. Asian Paints, Mahindra and Mahindra and Bharti Airtel were the top gainers on both Sensex and Nifty.
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Both Sensex and Nifty ended near their 52-week highs on Friday. Sensex closed nearly 500 points higher at 83,952.19 after hitting its 52-week high of 84,172.24, while Nifty ended 125 points higher at 25,709.85 after hitting its 52-week high of 25,781.50. Asian Paints, Mahindra and Mahindra and Bharti Airtel were the top gainers on both Sensex and Nifty.
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India's Kiran Navgire breaks world record, smashes fastest hundred in women's T20 cricket
Maharashtra opener Kiran Navgire on Friday broke the world record for smashing the fastest hundred in women's T20 cricket history. Navgire slammed hundred off 34 deliveries against Punjab in a Senior Women's T20 Trophy match to set the record. The previous record was held by New Zealand's Sophie Devine, who hit a 36-ball ton in a domestic T20 in 2021.
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06:13 pm Friday, 17 October, 2025
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Maharashtra opener Kiran Navgire on Friday broke the world record for smashing the fastest hundred in women's T20 cricket history. Navgire slammed hundred off 34 deliveries against Punjab in a Senior Women's T20 Trophy match to set the record. The previous record was held by New Zealand's Sophie Devine, who hit a 36-ball ton in a domestic T20 in 2021.
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Difficult to say what the situation will be: Agarkar on whether Virat, Rohit will play 2027 WC
On being asked whether Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play 2027 ODI World Cup, chief selector Ajit Agarkar said, "Two years from now...it's difficult to say what the situation will be." He added, "Who knows...there can be younger players who'll take the spot. Both are great players...and once they start playing, we will assess the situation."
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06:44 pm Friday, 17 October, 2025
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On being asked whether Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play 2027 ODI World Cup, chief selector Ajit Agarkar said, "Two years from now...it's difficult to say what the situation will be." He added, "Who knows...there can be younger players who'll take the spot. Both are great players...and once they start playing, we will assess the situation."
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100% tariffs on China not sustainable: Trump
The proposed 100% tariffs on China's goods are not sustainable, US President Donald Trump said. "It's not sustainable, but that's what the number is," he replied when asked what such high tariffs would do to the economy. "I think we're going to be fine with China, but we have to have a fair deal," he said in another interview.
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The proposed 100% tariffs on China's goods are not sustainable, US President Donald Trump said. "It's not sustainable, but that's what the number is," he replied when asked what such high tariffs would do to the economy. "I think we're going to be fine with China, but we have to have a fair deal," he said in another interview.
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Gold hits fresh all-time high ahead of Dhanteras
Gold prices surged by ₹3,200 to touch a new lifetime high of ₹1,34,800 per 10 grams in Delhi on Friday, a day ahead of Dhanteras, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9% purity had ended at ₹1,31,600 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver prices tumbled by ₹7,000 to trade at ₹1,77,000 per kilogram.
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Gold prices surged by ₹3,200 to touch a new lifetime high of ₹1,34,800 per 10 grams in Delhi on Friday, a day ahead of Dhanteras, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9% purity had ended at ₹1,31,600 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver prices tumbled by ₹7,000 to trade at ₹1,77,000 per kilogram.
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Mehul Choksi's extradition to India cleared by Belgium court: Reports
A court in Belgium cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi as it accepted a request by Belgian prosecutors, reports said. The court held that the request to extradite him was valid. While he can still appeal this decision in a higher court, a senior official said, "He may not come immediately but a very important stage is cleared."
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A court in Belgium cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi as it accepted a request by Belgian prosecutors, reports said. The court held that the request to extradite him was valid. While he can still appeal this decision in a higher court, a senior official said, "He may not come immediately but a very important stage is cleared."
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What is the auspicious time to buy gold on Dhanteras?
According to the website DrikPanchang, the auspicious time period to buy gold during Dhanteras is between 12:18 PM on October 18 and 06:24 AM on October 19. Dhanteras Puja Muhurat falls between 07:16 PM and 08:20 PM on October 19, the website says. On Dhanteras, people traditionally buy gold, silver, brass utensils and idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
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09:22 pm Friday, 17 October, 2025
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According to the website DrikPanchang, the auspicious time period to buy gold during Dhanteras is between 12:18 PM on October 18 and 06:24 AM on October 19. Dhanteras Puja Muhurat falls between 07:16 PM and 08:20 PM on October 19, the website says. On Dhanteras, people traditionally buy gold, silver, brass utensils and idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
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Pakistan attacks Afghanistan, violates ceasefire
Hours after Pakistan and Afghanistan extended their 48-hour-long ceasefire, Pakistan launched airstrikes in Afghanistan on Friday, reports said. "Pakistan has broken the ceasefire and bombed three locations in Paktika," an unnamed official told AFP. Pakistan reportedly attacked residential homes. They agreed on the ceasefire until the conclusion of scheduled talks in Doha.
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Hours after Pakistan and Afghanistan extended their 48-hour-long ceasefire, Pakistan launched airstrikes in Afghanistan on Friday, reports said. "Pakistan has broken the ceasefire and bombed three locations in Paktika," an unnamed official told AFP. Pakistan reportedly attacked residential homes. They agreed on the ceasefire until the conclusion of scheduled talks in Doha.
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3 Afghan cricketers killed in Pak strike, cricket board pulls out of series with Pak
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed the death of three cricketers, Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, in a Pakistani airstrike in the border Paktika province. Calling Pakistan's airstrike "cowardly", ACB also announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I series involving Pakistan. At least 10 people, including two children, were killed in the strike, AFP reported.
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08:46 am Saturday, 18 October, 2025
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The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed the death of three cricketers, Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, in a Pakistani airstrike in the border Paktika province. Calling Pakistan's airstrike "cowardly", ACB also announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I series involving Pakistan. At least 10 people, including two children, were killed in the strike, AFP reported.
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We will retaliate: Taliban as Pakistani airstrike on Afghanistan kills 10
A senior Taliban official on Friday (October 17) said Afghanistan's truce with Pakistan has been broken, as a Pakistani airstrike killed at least 10 people in Afghanistan's Paktika Province. "Afghanistan will retaliate," the official told AFP, adding that Pakistan bombed three locations. The strike came after Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to extend truce until conclusion of talks in Doha.
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10:36 am Saturday, 18 October, 2025
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A senior Taliban official on Friday (October 17) said Afghanistan's truce with Pakistan has been broken, as a Pakistani airstrike killed at least 10 people in Afghanistan's Paktika Province. "Afghanistan will retaliate," the official told AFP, adding that Pakistan bombed three locations. The strike came after Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to extend truce until conclusion of talks in Doha.
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Meet the innovators powering India’s sustainable future: BASF
From reducing waste to creating energy-efficient materials, engineers, chemists, and researchers at BASF are driving solutions that make industries more sustainable. Their work supports India's path to a low-carbon economy, proving that innovation and responsibility can move forward together when people are empowered to make a real difference.
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10:58 am Saturday, 18 October, 2025
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From reducing waste to creating energy-efficient materials, engineers, chemists, and researchers at BASF are driving solutions that make industries more sustainable. Their work supports India's path to a low-carbon economy, proving that innovation and responsibility can move forward together when people are empowered to make a real difference.
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What is the city-wise best time to buy gold on Dhanteras?
The auspicious time to buy gold on Dhanteras varies city-wise. In Delhi, it's from 7:16 pm to 8:20 pm today, while in Pune, it's between 7:46 pm and 8:38 pm. Chennai's best time is 7:28 pm to 8:15 pm. In Mumbai, it's 7:49 pm to 8:41 pm, Bengaluru 7:39 pm to 8:25 pm and Kolkata 6:41 pm to 7:38 pm.
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11:38 am Saturday, 18 October, 2025
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The auspicious time to buy gold on Dhanteras varies city-wise. In Delhi, it's from 7:16 pm to 8:20 pm today, while in Pune, it's between 7:46 pm and 8:38 pm. Chennai's best time is 7:28 pm to 8:15 pm. In Mumbai, it's 7:49 pm to 8:41 pm, Bengaluru 7:39 pm to 8:25 pm and Kolkata 6:41 pm to 7:38 pm.
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Massive fire at Dhaka airport, all flights suspended
A massive fire broke out at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday. The blaze, which began around 2:30 pm, engulfed an area used to store imported goods. All the flights have been suspended at the airport following the blaze. The reason behind the fire is not known yet.
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A massive fire broke out at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday. The blaze, which began around 2:30 pm, engulfed an area used to store imported goods. All the flights have been suspended at the airport following the blaze. The reason behind the fire is not known yet.
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What is Virat Kohli's record in ODIs in Australia?
Former Team India captain Virat Kohli has played 29 ODIs in Australia. He has scored 1,327 runs at an average of 51.03, including five hundreds and six fifties. His highest ODI score in Australia is 133*(86) which came against Sri Lanka on February 28, 2012 in Hobart. Kohli's ODI strike-rate in Australia is 89.06.
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Former Team India captain Virat Kohli has played 29 ODIs in Australia. He has scored 1,327 runs at an average of 51.03, including five hundreds and six fifties. His highest ODI score in Australia is 133*(86) which came against Sri Lanka on February 28, 2012 in Hobart. Kohli's ODI strike-rate in Australia is 89.06.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 5G now at ₹38,999 in Flipkart Big Bang Diwali Sale
The Samsung Galaxy S24 5G is now available at an effective price of ₹38,999 during Flipkart's Big Bang Diwali Sale, offering buyers a limited-time festive deal. The Qualcomm-powered edition has an advanced AI-driven camera system with a vibrant Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, ensuring flagship-level performance. With bank offers and 12-month no-cost EMI, be ready to upgrade your phone, Flipkart said.
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08:08 pm Saturday, 18 October, 2025
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 5G is now available at an effective price of ₹38,999 during Flipkart's Big Bang Diwali Sale, offering buyers a limited-time festive deal. The Qualcomm-powered edition has an advanced AI-driven camera system with a vibrant Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, ensuring flagship-level performance. With bank offers and 12-month no-cost EMI, be ready to upgrade your phone, Flipkart said.
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Gold prices drop on Dhanteras
Gold prices retreated from record levels and dropped by ₹2,400 to ₹1,32,400/10 grams in Delhi on the occasion of Dhanteras on Saturday, according to All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9% purity had surged by ₹3,200 to touch an all-time high of ₹1,34,800/10 grams on Friday. Meanwhile, silver prices tumbled by ₹7,000 to ₹1,70,000/kg on Saturday.
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08:19 pm Saturday, 18 October, 2025
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Gold prices retreated from record levels and dropped by ₹2,400 to ₹1,32,400/10 grams in Delhi on the occasion of Dhanteras on Saturday, according to All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9% purity had surged by ₹3,200 to touch an all-time high of ₹1,34,800/10 grams on Friday. Meanwhile, silver prices tumbled by ₹7,000 to ₹1,70,000/kg on Saturday.
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What is India's record against Australia in ODI cricket history?
India and Australia have played 152 ODIs against each other, with India emerging victorious in 58, Australia winning 84 and 10 matches producing no result. India have won 14 and lost 38 matches against Australia on Australian soil. India's highest ODI total against Australia is 399/5 recorded in Indore in 2023.
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India and Australia have played 152 ODIs against each other, with India emerging victorious in 58, Australia winning 84 and 10 matches producing no result. India have won 14 and lost 38 matches against Australia on Australian soil. India's highest ODI total against Australia is 399/5 recorded in Indore in 2023.
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