‘Victims are our Tamil brothers and sisters’: CM Stalin condoles Karur deaths; cautions against rumours

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announced a one-member inquiry commission, led by former judge Arunachalam Jagadeesan, into the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives. He disbursed Rs 10 lakh to each bereaved family and urged against social media rumours. Stalin stressed collective responsibility to prevent future tragedies, prioritizing human lives, and plans to frame rules…

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Gold rate today: October futures cross Rs 1.10 lakh per 10 gm; Fed rate-cut hopes and weak dollar fuel demand

Gold futures reached record highs as expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and a weaker dollar fueled safe-haven buying. MCX October contracts hit Rs 1,10,563 per 10 grams, while December contracts climbed to Rs 1,11,655. Market participants await the Fed’s policy meeting and monitor geopolitical tensions, influencing gold’s upward trajectory.

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‘Maalik’ Box Office collection day 6: Rajkummar Rao’s gangster drama slowly inches closer to the Rs 120 crore mark

Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Maalik,’ also starring Manushi Chhillar and Prosenjit Chatterjee, is experiencing a modest box office run after its release last Friday. Despite Rao’s appreciated performance, the film has collected ₹19.70 crore in its first six days. The movie recorded 9.83% Hindi occupancy on Wednesday, depicting a story of violence, ambition, and greed set in…

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US-Middle East relations: Donald Trump hosts Gulf leaders at White House; Bahrain announces $17 billion in deals

Amidst renewed Middle East peace doubts and escalating violence in Syria, President Trump welcomed Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Qatar’s Prime Minister to the White House. Discussions centered on strengthening economic ties, highlighted by Bahrain’s $17 billion investment in the US. Simultaneously, escalating conflict in Syria prompted Israeli strikes, raising regional tensions and underscoring the complexities…

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Thane Metro trial run to begin in September; commercial services by December, says Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the Thane Metro trial run to begin in September, with commercial operations expected by December. He highlighted Maharashtra’s economic potential and various infrastructure projects, including the Thane-Borivali Tunnel and Navi Mumbai International Airport. Shinde also inaugurated the renovated Gadkari Rangayatan, emphasizing the importance of arts and culture in Thane.

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