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Gold and silver prices in India on April 18, 2026 remained largely steady with minor fluctuations across major cities, even as global markets reacted to geopolitical tensions in West Asia and mixed signals from the US dollar. Precious metals, which are traditionally considered safe-haven assets

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Oil prices plunged more than 10% on Friday (April 17, 2026) after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” for the rest of the ceasefire with the United States, and stock markets surged. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X that “passage for all commercial

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Meta will cut about 10 percent of its global staff, around 8000 jobs, starting May 20, with more layoffs likely in 2026 as it shifts spending toward artificial intelligence Meta Layoffs: Meta Platforms is preparing to roll out a major round of job cuts starting May 20

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Gautam Adani has become Asia’s richest individual after the billionaire industrialist’s net worth climbed to $92.6 billion, placing him at the 19th position globally. Adani outperformed Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani to claim the title, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index

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Oil prices have plummeted after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" to commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire in the US-Israel war with Iran. The cost of a barrel of Brent crude fell to $88 (£65) a barrel after the announcement

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Mamata hails Supreme Court order on appellate tribunals and freeze voter lists: ‘Nobody happier than me’The court ordered that people cleared by appellate tribunals for inclusion in electoral rolls at least two days before voting will be entitled to vote. Updated on: Apr 17

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India-EU FTA to boost Ferrari’s accessibility, act as demand catalyst: Regional HeadFerrari expects the India–EU FTA to improve accessibility and spur demand by lowering import duties. Updated on: Apr 17, 2026 9:26 PM IST By Prashant Singh Share via Copy link New Delhi: Italian luxury carmaker

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The White House has said it had a "productive and constructive" meeting with the head of artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, which is suing the US Department of Defense. The meeting comes a week after the firm released its Claude Mythos preview

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Gold rate today: Prices fall amid US war on Iran, 24K at ₹1.53 lakh; check latest rates in your cityOver the past week, 24-carat gold has eased by 0.41%, while it is down 5.74% over the past month. Updated on: Apr 17, 2026 12:29 PM IST By HT News Desk Share via Copy link Gold prices declined on

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The Indian rupee gains against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by easing geopolitical tensions, positive domestic equity markets and fresh foreign fund inflows. The Indian rupee strengthened by 39 paise to 92.75 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday

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India has slipped from the world’s fifth-largest economy to sixth place in 2025, according to the latest International Monetary Fund estimates, even as it continues to remain the fastest-growing major economy globally. The decline in ranking is not because India’s economy shrank in real terms

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Brent crude slipped toward $98 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate hovered near $93, partially reversing previous session’s sharp gains Oil prices eased after US President Donald Trump struck a more optimistic tone on the prospects of a lasting ceasefire with Iran

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis on Saturday chaired a review meeting of the Home Department over the Nashik conversion case, saying that religious conversion cases would not be tolerated under any circumstances. Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday chaired a review

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While addressing the debate on linking the women’s reservation bill with delimitation, Rahul Gandhi joked about him and PM Modi not having wives. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday led the opposition’s debate in Lok Sabha amid a row over linking the Delimitation Bill to the Women’s Quota

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The Odisha Government recently issued guidelines for industrial houses to undertake “compensatory irrigation” in line with “compensatory afforestation”, if irrigation land needs to be acquired for different projects. “While both agriculture and industrialisation are necessary for creating

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Ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections, Rahul Gandhi criticized the AIADMK-BJP alliance, calling the AIADMK a mere mask for the BJP. He stated that the AIADMK, once a defender of Tamil Nadu's people, has become a hollow shell, allegedly 'eaten up' from within by Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister

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In a dramatic legislative stalemate on Friday, the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha after the government failed to secure the mandatory two-thirds majority. Despite a day of high-octane debate, the Bill—which sought to expand the House to 50 seats and implement a

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The wait for women’s quota in Parliament and state assemblies continues as the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill failed to clear the Lok Sabha test on Friday. The Constitutional Amendment Bill aimed to implement reservation for women in the legislature in 2029 and increase the number of seats

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The Calcutta High Court has cancelled the appointment of assistant professors as presiding officers for the West Bengal assembly elections. The court ruled that these appointments violated Election Commission guidelines. The petitioners, from the West Bengal Government College Teachers' Association

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Aaditya Thackeray stated the women's quota bill, tied to delimitation, was a political move to weaken states and secure unfair wins. He claimed the bill, which sought to increase Lok Sabha seats and implement women's reservation, was rejected by opposition MPs

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Recent developments, including significant voter list deletions and the BJP's UCC promise, have seemingly reversed a potential drift in the TMC's minority vote bank. Smaller Muslim outfits' ability to challenge the ruling party has diminished

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A united Opposition on Friday (April 17, 2026) defeated the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which sought to redistribute Lok Sabha seats on the basis of the 2011 Census to expedite the implementation of women’s reservation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Opposition of

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In an interview with News18, Mahua Moitra spoke about the electoral mood, voter roll concerns, welfare politics, and the broader contest in West Bengal. In the middle of a high-stakes electoral battle in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra remains combative and unapologetic

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Sugar-free products with sugar. ‘Real’ juices with artificial ingredients. Misleading food ads are fuelling a public health crisis in India. Help Scroll expose the systemic failure. Support our investigation.Sugar-free products with sugar. ‘Real’ juices with artificial ingredients

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Think heart disease starts at 50? Heart surgeon reveals shocking truth: ‘Begins as early as age 3…’Heart disease risk is built in at an early age. It does not develop abruptly in middle age, suggesting the importance of early prevention and healthy habits. Published on: Apr 18

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Bipasha Basu in red bikini on 1998 magazine cover wows internet: 'Not just hot but also ahead of time'Bipasha Basu was delivering 'brown baddie' energy before it was even a hashtag – a 1998 cover featuring a 19-year-old 'Bips' has the internet obsessed. Published on: Apr 18

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There is a painting near the entrance of Staged Realities that stopped visitors cold on opening night. A man on a bicycle loaded with a miscellany of wares — a monkey, a lantern, a parrot, a bunch of bananas — looks out of the canvas with the frank

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How to Make Panchamrit at Home for Akshay Tritiya Puja and Temple-Style PrasadPanchamrit is a sacred drink made with five ingredients: milk, curd, honey, sugar, and ghee. It is commonly prepared as prasad during Hindu rituals and poojas. Updated on: Apr 18

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Akshay Tritiya Special Chana Dal Halwa Recipe: A Healthy Offering Choice Made with Jaggery and Dry FruitsChana dal halwa is a sweet made with soaked chana dal, ghee, jaggery, and dry fruits. It is often prepared as bhog during Akshay Tritiya. Published on: Apr 18

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If you’ve ever looked at house plans in India or spoken to a builder, you’ve probably heard this before — the kitchen should be in the south-east corner. It sounds oddly specific, but there’s a reason this idea is so common. A lot of it comes from Vastu Shastra

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Heavy menstrual bleeding, now commonly referred to as menorrhagia, is a common symptom in the reproductive population. It interferes with daily activity, work life, and life in general. From a clinical point of view, menorrhagia is defined as heavy bleeding from the vagina which needs changing

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Zimbabwe's flag, banknotes and coat of arms all feature a stately looking eagle, sitting majestically on a plinth. Known as the Zimbabwe Bird, it has long been a symbol of national identity, but behind it lies a complex tale of displacement, colonial plunder and restitution.Zimbabwe's flag

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Bengaluru recently witnessed a chilling incident that sheds light on a disturbing trend in caregiving. A 42-year-old man allegedly pushed his 75-year-old paralytic mother off the terrace of their four-storey building, leading to her immediate death

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It was a crisp morning in Oxfordshire late last year when I got to listen to Max Vadukul at BoF Voices, the annual gathering of designers, creatives and cultural thinkers convened by The Business of Fashion. Vadukul’s presence felt particularly grounding. In an era defined by speed and spectacle

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For anyone who has experienced the chaos of a British festival campsite, videos coming from Coachella could certainly raise eyebrows. Some of those attending the much talked about festival, which takes place over two weekends each year in Palm Springs, California

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South Africa is facing an alarming increase in non-communicable diseases and related mortality. According to Statistics South Africa, deaths due to non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension increased by over 58% between 1997 and 2018

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More than 300 humanoid robots participating in China's second robot half-marathon on Sunday will be facing tougher terrain designed to test their technical advancements, as Beijing ​seeks to develop the industry into a major pillar of its ​economy.Over 70 teams

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Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.Why everyone is switching to BLDC fans with remote: Top picks from Orient, Havells, Crompton, more insideThese fans consume significantly less energy and are relatively quieter compared

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, chief technology officer of business-to-business (B2B) applications at American AI company OpenAI, announced on Saturday that he will be leaving the company at the end of next week, marking the close of a three-year stint during a period of high-profile product launches

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, a senior engineering leader at , announced at the end of next week. This marks a key leadership exit as the company rapidly expands its enterprise AI business.In a post on X on Saturday, Narayanan said the decision came after “three incredible years

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The European Union said Friday that it was updating an age verification app unveiled this week after independent developers pointed to vulnerabilities. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that the app, which aims to better protect children from online harm, was "technically ready"

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Apple builds on green commitments with recycled materials rising to 30% across productsApple’s goal to achieve 100% carbon neutrality by 2030 appears to be on track, with its latest data pointing to big progress in its sustainability efforts. Updated on: Apr 17

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Samsung bets on AI and 3D displays to change customer experience for businessesSamsung India introduces a glasses-free 3D spatial signage in Gurugram, aiming to change how stores and banks connect with customers in real time. Updated on: Apr 17

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BSNL has recently introduced an impressive family postpaid plan aimed at consumers looking for comprehensive telecom services for their entire family. This plan, priced at ₹999, offers four SIM cards, each equipped with 75GB of data and unlimited calling. Additionally

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WASHINGTON (AP) — White House chief of staff Susie Wiles plans to sound out Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei about the artificial intelligence company's new Mythos model, which has attracted attention from the federal government for how it could transform national security and the economy

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New Delhi, Apr 17 (PTI) Key features like backup calling and direct voicemail in Samsung smartphones originated in India and have been adopted across devices globally, according to a top official from the Samsung Research Institute in Noida. Samsung R&D Institute (SRI) Noida Managing Director

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India's smartphone shipments fell 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, marking their weakest quarterly performance in six years as cost pressures, price hikes and soft ‌demand ⁠weighed on ⁠sales, said on Friday.Over 80 smartphone models saw average price hikes of 15%

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As India’s AI ecosystem moves from experimentation to execution, the need to recognise real, measurable innovation has become critical. The ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 is designed to evaluate AI products based on architecture, deployment, and business impact across startups, SMEs

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