The IDF announced the killing of Behnam Shahriyari, commander of the Quds Force's Weapons Transfer Unit, responsible for funneling weapons and funds to Iranian proxies. Saeed Izadi, a senior IRGC commander and key liaison with Hamas, was also eliminated in a separate strike.
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Gold rate today: Gold prices surged to a record high of Rs 1,01,078 per 10 grams, driven by global equity pressures and rising crude oil prices. Silver futures also remained stable near peak levels. Analysts suggest that geopolitical tensions and a weakening dollar index are influencing precious metal prices, advising caution and adherence to specified trading levels.
Narendra Modi and Mark Carney met to improve India-Canada relations. They agreed to bring back high commissioners soon. Trade talks that stopped will start again. Both leaders want to fix things and build trust. They talked about security and economic growth. Discussions also covered climate change and technology.
Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil has firmly stated that India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is in the nation's best interest, dismissing warnings from Pakistan. Patil emphasised that any decision regarding the treaty will prioritize India's benefit, brushing aside remarks made by former Pakistani foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari as empty threats.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Thursday following global cues. While Nifty50 was near 24,800, BSE Sensex was below 81,450.
England executed a brilliant run chase, securing a five-wicket victory against India in the Headingley Test and taking a 1-0 series lead. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley's commanding opening stand laid the foundation for the chase of 371. Joe Root and Jamie Smith then calmly guided England home, showcasing a measured approach to secure the win.
Bikram Singh Majithia, a senior SAD leader and former minister, was arrested by the Vigilance Bureau in Amritsar on Wednesday following the registration of a disproportionate assets case against him. The arrest followed investigations into a drug case, with allegations of laundering over Rs 540 crore of drug money.
Axiom Mission 4, featuring ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on Wednesday, with SpaceX reporting favorable weather conditions. The mission, utilizing a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket, will lift off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' had a promising opening weekend at the Indian box office, earning an estimated Rs 59.90 crore. Driven by positive reviews and family appeal, the film showed strong growth over the weekend. It has become Aamir Khan's 9th highest-grossing film, while also marking a career milestone for Genelia Deshmukh as her highest-grossing film to date.
Tom Brady publicly acknowledged Gisele Bündchen on Mother's Day, praising her dedication to their children. However, Bündchen's silence on Father's Day sparked speculation, contrasting with Brady's tribute to his own father. This disparity fueled discussions about their post-divorce relationship, especially as Bündchen embraces her new life with Joaquim Valente, while Brady continues to emphasize family values.
Amazon is forcing thousands of corporate employees to relocate to major hubs like Seattle, Arlington, and Washington DC. Employees receive 30 days to decide and 60 days to relocate or resign without severance. The mandate coincides with CEO Andy Jassy's warning that AI will shrink Amazon's workforce, potentially prompting voluntary departures as a cost-cutting measure.