2026

Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Apart from geopolitical developments, investors will monitor the People’s Bank of China’s policy decision on Monday, preliminary manufacturing and services PMI readings from major economies, US housing data, Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation figures and consumer sentiment data. Statements from Federal Reserve officials will also remain under scrutiny as…

‘House of the Dragon’ returned for its third season on Monday, June 22, with the franchise’s opening theme song beating to a new rythm.Fans turning in to watch the first episode on Monday, at 6.30 am IST, watched Season 3 premiere introduce a new version of the title music, beginning with drums beating before blending…

Take the slower lane today, Aquarius. The sky is asking for caution in movement, machinery, and reactions. Mars and the Moon create unnecessary tension, the sort that makes people rush while driving, argue over nonsense, or make clumsy mistakes with tools, files, and daily work.A bit of disappointing news may also lower your spirits. Don’t…

Dharmendra Pradhan assures confidence in NTA as 22 lakh candidates prepare today NEW DELHI: As 22 lakh students across the country get set to appear for the NEET re-exam, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday urged them to appear for it fearlessly, confidently, and free of any anxiety or pressure.Pradhan, who was speaking at…

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho (Image Credit: Instagram/ @paulocoelho) Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian novelist and one of the most widely read authors in the world, best known for his international bestseller The Alchemist. His works are celebrated for their spiritual depth, philosophical reflections and inspirational messages about following one’s dreams. Coelho’s writing…

Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Kevin Pina’s historic free-kick and Hélio Varela’s second-half equaliser earn Cape Verde a famous 2-2 draw against Uruguay…

NEW DELHI: Multiple rib fractures, a major surgery, oxygen support and need for chest drain could not stop Shrishti Dubey from taking the NEET-UG re-examination Sunday. A week after a serious road accident, the West Bengal candidate entered a specially prepared room at her Kolkata centre, determined not to lose the opportunity for which she…

How China is using maritime tactics and propaganda to squeeze Taiwan China is increasingly relying on “hybrid warfare” and other grey-zone tactics to intensify pressure on Taiwan, moving away from direct military confrontation and instead using coast guard deployments, research vessels and legal claims to advance its objectives, a senior Taiwanese security official has said.According…

NEW DELHI: Wiser from the experience of disruptions caused by the war in West Asia, govt departments have started work on a series of measures to increase domestic resilience and reduce vulnerabilities caused by shocks, whose frequency has increased in recent years.From identifying 100-150 items for import substitution, to boosting the production of active pharamceutical…

‘Balan: The Boy’ box office collections day 3: Chidambaram’s thriller jumps 27.7 percent; Sunday collections touch Rs 3 Cr Chidambaram’s thriller film ‘Balan: The Boy’ continued its steady run at the box office on its first Sunday. The film witnessed healthy growth on Day 3 and recorded its best single-day collection since release. According to…