Why is old gold jewellery gaining prominence across India?
Transactions involving swap of old gold jewellery have seen a 60% YoY jump as rising gold prices encouraged consumers to use existing jewellery to fund new purchases, ET reported. Exchange-aided purchases now account for nearly half the sales at leading jewellery chains. This comes after the Centre hiked gold import duty from 6% to 15% to help the falling rupee.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
05:16 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Transactions involving swap of old gold jewellery have seen a 60% YoY jump as rising gold prices encouraged consumers to use existing jewellery to fund new purchases, ET reported. Exchange-aided purchases now account for nearly half the sales at leading jewellery chains. This comes after the Centre hiked gold import duty from 6% to 15% to help the falling rupee.
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B'desh plans to buy Chinese jets used by Pak during conflict with India: Report
Bangladesh plans to buy 24 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets for $2.2 billion, a Moneycontrol report said. The J-10CE can reach speeds close to Mach 1.8 and can carry around 5,600 kilograms of weapons. The proposed package includes aircraft, training, maintenance, logistics and long-term support. The same jets were deployed by Pakistan during the conflict with India in May 2025.
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05:38 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Bangladesh plans to buy 24 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets for $2.2 billion, a Moneycontrol report said. The J-10CE can reach speeds close to Mach 1.8 and can carry around 5,600 kilograms of weapons. The proposed package includes aircraft, training, maintenance, logistics and long-term support. The same jets were deployed by Pakistan during the conflict with India in May 2025.
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Who is Siya Goyal, businessman Ketan's fiancée arrested for his murder?
Siya Goyal, who has been arrested for allegedly murdering her fiancé, Ketan Agarwal, hails from Bibwewadi in Pune. Siya, believed to be 20 years old, got engaged to Ketan and her maternal uncle reportedly arranged the match. However, she was in a relationship with Chetan Chaudhary, whom she knew through mutual contacts. Siya and Chetan conspired together to murder Ketan.
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05:59 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Siya Goyal, who has been arrested for allegedly murdering her fiancé, Ketan Agarwal, hails from Bibwewadi in Pune. Siya, believed to be 20 years old, got engaged to Ketan and her maternal uncle reportedly arranged the match. However, she was in a relationship with Chetan Chaudhary, whom she knew through mutual contacts. Siya and Chetan conspired together to murder Ketan.
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Australian man sets Guinness World Record as world’s loudest person
Joseph McGrail, a resident of Australia’s Canberra, has been recognised as the world’s loudest person by Guinness World Records. McGrail, a town crier, shouted the word “now” at 122.4 dB, a noise level comparable to a chainsaw, an ambulance siren at close range or a jet taking off. His feat surpassed the previous record of 121.7 dB set in 1994.
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05:46 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Joseph McGrail, a resident of Australia’s Canberra, has been recognised as the world’s loudest person by Guinness World Records. McGrail, a town crier, shouted the word “now” at 122.4 dB, a noise level comparable to a chainsaw, an ambulance siren at close range or a jet taking off. His feat surpassed the previous record of 121.7 dB set in 1994.
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Won't withdraw troops from Lebanon even if US demands: Israel
Israeli forces will not withdraw from southern Lebanon even if there is a demand from the US, Defence Minister Israel Katz said. He added that displaced Lebanese residents "will not return" and cited past experiences of attacks against the soldiers, which have shaped the decision to retain troops. US President Donald Trump has criticised Israel's handling of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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06:14 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Israeli forces will not withdraw from southern Lebanon even if there is a demand from the US, Defence Minister Israel Katz said. He added that displaced Lebanese residents "will not return" and cited past experiences of attacks against the soldiers, which have shaped the decision to retain troops. US President Donald Trump has criticised Israel's handling of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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What is Ukraine's 'Army of Witches'?
Ukraine's 'Army of Witches' contains women and men pretending to be women who accumulate small pieces of information from Russian soldiers through chats, including their locations, so as to eliminate them with drone strikes. The army includes women who walk past Russian checkpoints every morning, who work at sites in Russia-occupied territory and catalogue every detail of what they see.
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06:04 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Ukraine's 'Army of Witches' contains women and men pretending to be women who accumulate small pieces of information from Russian soldiers through chats, including their locations, so as to eliminate them with drone strikes. The army includes women who walk past Russian checkpoints every morning, who work at sites in Russia-occupied territory and catalogue every detail of what they see.
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06:04 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won't be allowed in India's dressing room at all times in England: Report
Fifteen-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will not be allowed to use India's dressing room at all times during the England series due to ICC and ECB safeguarding rules, The Guardian reported. The bodies prohibit under-16s from using adult changing rooms. Sooryavanshi will have separate facilities but can enter the dressing room during matches and attend team talks.
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06:28 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Fifteen-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will not be allowed to use India's dressing room at all times during the England series due to ICC and ECB safeguarding rules, The Guardian reported. The bodies prohibit under-16s from using adult changing rooms. Sooryavanshi will have separate facilities but can enter the dressing room during matches and attend team talks.
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Heavy rainfall, thundersquall and heatwave warning issued for several states, list released
The IMD has issued heavy rainfall warning for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Goa, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim and Telangana for Thursday. Thundersquall with 50-60-kmph wind speed is likely over parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, MP and Rajasthan. Heatwave is likely over parts of Bihar, MP and Uttar Pradesh.
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06:28 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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The IMD has issued heavy rainfall warning for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Goa, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim and Telangana for Thursday. Thundersquall with 50-60-kmph wind speed is likely over parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, MP and Rajasthan. Heatwave is likely over parts of Bihar, MP and Uttar Pradesh.
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Iran told US its not taking any toll at Strait of Hormuz: Trump
US President Donald Trump criticised fake news, stating that Iran has informed US that "no tolls, no insurance costs and no other charges" are being taken by it at Strait of Hormuz. "If this is false information, negotiations would end, immediately!" he said. He added that some Iranian funds under US control will be used to buy food for them.
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06:19 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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US President Donald Trump criticised fake news, stating that Iran has informed US that "no tolls, no insurance costs and no other charges" are being taken by it at Strait of Hormuz. "If this is false information, negotiations would end, immediately!" he said. He added that some Iranian funds under US control will be used to buy food for them.
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06:19 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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'Shaktimaan' actor Arvind Vekaria, father of 'TMKOC' actor Tanmay, passes away
Veteran Gujarati film and theatre actor Arvind Vekaria has passed away after battling health issues. Vekaria is known for starring in 'Shaktimaan', 'Yashoda', 'Chhanu Chamaklo' and 'Rupiyo Nach Nachave'. He is the father of actor Tanmay Vekaria, who's known for playing the role of 'Bagha' in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'. Vekaria's demise comes eight months after his wife's death.
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06:15 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Veteran Gujarati film and theatre actor Arvind Vekaria has passed away after battling health issues. Vekaria is known for starring in 'Shaktimaan', 'Yashoda', 'Chhanu Chamaklo' and 'Rupiyo Nach Nachave'. He is the father of actor Tanmay Vekaria, who's known for playing the role of 'Bagha' in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'. Vekaria's demise comes eight months after his wife's death.
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What are some records held by Lionel Messi as he turns 39?
Lionel Messi, Argentina's most capped player, is the leading goal-scorer at FIFA World Cup. An eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, Messi holds the Guinness World Record for most football goals scored in a calendar year, with 91 goals for Barcelona in 2012. He is the all-time top-scorer in La Liga (474 goals). He's scored most goals for both Argentina and Barcelona.
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06:39 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Lionel Messi, Argentina's most capped player, is the leading goal-scorer at FIFA World Cup. An eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, Messi holds the Guinness World Record for most football goals scored in a calendar year, with 91 goals for Barcelona in 2012. He is the all-time top-scorer in La Liga (474 goals). He's scored most goals for both Argentina and Barcelona.
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Air India plane briefly enters Pak airspace
An Air India plane from Delhi to Amritsar marginally infringed on Pakistani airspace on June 22, the airline said. The incident happened while manoeuvring a go-around at Amritsar airport, it added. This comes as Pakistani airspace remains shut for Indian aircraft after India launched Operation Sindoor last year, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
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06:33 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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An Air India plane from Delhi to Amritsar marginally infringed on Pakistani airspace on June 22, the airline said. The incident happened while manoeuvring a go-around at Amritsar airport, it added. This comes as Pakistani airspace remains shut for Indian aircraft after India launched Operation Sindoor last year, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
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3 killed, 18 injured in warehouse collapse; CM Suvendu offers condolences
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday expressed condolences after an under-construction warehouse building collapsed in Kolkata, trapping several workers under the debris. So far, 21 people have been rescued, of whom 18 were injured and three lost their lives. "I am personally reaching the spot right now to take stock of the situation on the ground," he said.
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06:32 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday expressed condolences after an under-construction warehouse building collapsed in Kolkata, trapping several workers under the debris. So far, 21 people have been rescued, of whom 18 were injured and three lost their lives. "I am personally reaching the spot right now to take stock of the situation on the ground," he said.
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Private college fee can't be same as govt, get scholarship if you can't pay: SC on MBBS fees
The Supreme Court has dismissed an EWS category student's plea against high MBBS fees at private colleges. The bench noted that the country required doctors and "those who have will pay". "An individual cannot say that the fees in the private college should be at par with government college...If you're unable to pay, get a scholarship or...subvention scheme," it added.
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06:50 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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The Supreme Court has dismissed an EWS category student's plea against high MBBS fees at private colleges. The bench noted that the country required doctors and "those who have will pay". "An individual cannot say that the fees in the private college should be at par with government college...If you're unable to pay, get a scholarship or...subvention scheme," it added.
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Women go through so much: Sambhavna Seth on 7 failed IVF cycles
Actress Sambhavna Seth revealed going through multiple failed IVF cycles before welcoming twins with husband Avinash Dwidevi via surrogacy in June. "We went through seven failed IVF cycles. A woman goes through so much; they're so powerful," she said, adding, "My husband was very supportive and said, 'I don't need a child, what do you want? I'm happy with you'."
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06:48 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Actress Sambhavna Seth revealed going through multiple failed IVF cycles before welcoming twins with husband Avinash Dwidevi via surrogacy in June. "We went through seven failed IVF cycles. A woman goes through so much; they're so powerful," she said, adding, "My husband was very supportive and said, 'I don't need a child, what do you want? I'm happy with you'."
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Clash erupts between DMK-AIADMK councillors during meeting in TN
A heated confrontation broke out between DMK and AIADMK councillors during Greater Chennai Corporation Council meeting on Wednesday in the presence of Mayor Priya. The clash began during the zero hour session after AIADMK councillor KPK Sathish questioned why some members praised party leaders instead of raising public issues. His comments drew objections from the DMK members present.
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07:14 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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A heated confrontation broke out between DMK and AIADMK councillors during Greater Chennai Corporation Council meeting on Wednesday in the presence of Mayor Priya. The clash began during the zero hour session after AIADMK councillor KPK Sathish questioned why some members praised party leaders instead of raising public issues. His comments drew objections from the DMK members present.
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What is sensorineural hearing loss, which Alka Yagnik has been battling since 2024?
Singer Alka Yagnik has been battling sensorineural hearing loss since 2024 after a viral attack. This most common type of permanent hearing loss occurs when tiny hair cells, which convert sound waves into signals that brain interprets as sound, inside the inner ear become damaged. It can happen at birth or due to illness, injury or exposure to loud noise.
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07:10 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Singer Alka Yagnik has been battling sensorineural hearing loss since 2024 after a viral attack. This most common type of permanent hearing loss occurs when tiny hair cells, which convert sound waves into signals that brain interprets as sound, inside the inner ear become damaged. It can happen at birth or due to illness, injury or exposure to loud noise.
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07:10 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Trump lashed out at Netanyahu, told him 'Everybody's sick of you'
During a phone call in September 2025, US President Donald Trump lashed out at Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, telling him, "Everybody's sick of you, Bibi. All the Jews are sick of you." Trump said this while demanding that Netanyahu must accept a US-backed Gaza ceasefire, according to a new book by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan.
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07:08 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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During a phone call in September 2025, US President Donald Trump lashed out at Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, telling him, "Everybody's sick of you, Bibi. All the Jews are sick of you." Trump said this while demanding that Netanyahu must accept a US-backed Gaza ceasefire, according to a new book by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan.
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Swiggy Instamart's COO Ankit Jain, CBO Hari Kumar resign
Swiggy Instamart's COO Ankit Jain and CBO Hari Kumar have stepped down from their roles citing personal reasons, Moneycontrol reported. Kumar had joined Swiggy in November 2024 while Jain had joined in May 2025, after several years at Flipkart. Jain will likely join Nykaa as head of operations, report added. Swiggy has reportedly identified a replacement for Kumar.
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07:21 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Swiggy Instamart's COO Ankit Jain and CBO Hari Kumar have stepped down from their roles citing personal reasons, Moneycontrol reported. Kumar had joined Swiggy in November 2024 while Jain had joined in May 2025, after several years at Flipkart. Jain will likely join Nykaa as head of operations, report added. Swiggy has reportedly identified a replacement for Kumar.
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Fencing, AI cameras installed at Reflecting Pool after Trump's vandalism claims
US President Donald Trump's administration has installed fencing and set up AI cameras around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after Trump claimed vandalism at the newly renovated pool following the resurfacing of algae. The National Guard and US Marshals are also patrolling the area. "Pool [looked] fantastic...but somebody went in and cut it with a knife...real horrible stuff," Trump said.
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07:16 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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US President Donald Trump's administration has installed fencing and set up AI cameras around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after Trump claimed vandalism at the newly renovated pool following the resurfacing of algae. The National Guard and US Marshals are also patrolling the area. "Pool [looked] fantastic...but somebody went in and cut it with a knife...real horrible stuff," Trump said.
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