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How India’s silver import restrictions have created shortages; white metal trading at significant premium to global prices

How India’s silver import restrictions have created shortages; white metal trading at significant premium to global prices

In India, silver is used across a wide range of segments, including jewellery, coins, bars and industrial applications. (AI image) India’s curbs on silver imports have triggered supply shortages in the country’s domestic market, driving premiums to their highest level in six months even as demand remains weaker than usual.As India relies on imports to…

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'It’s harder to build rallies': India's star shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa criticises badminton's new 15x3 scoring system | Badminton News

‘It’s harder to build rallies’: India’s star shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa criticises badminton’s new 15×3 scoring system | Badminton News

KOCHI: Star shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa, who won the women’s doubles gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, says she is not a fan of badminton’s new 15×3 scoring system, arguing that the diet version strips the sport of the drama and intensity that have made it so riveting. The All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament,…

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Connor Murphy cause of death: New details emerge after influencer's tragic death in Thailand

Connor Murphy cause of death: New details emerge after influencer’s tragic death in Thailand

Fitness influencer Connor Murphy, 32, died in Thailand as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. Police said witnesses reported erratic behaviour before the incident, while investigators later recovered unused syringes and unidentified pills during a search. Murphy’s girlfriend denied seeing him use drugs. An autopsy and toxicology tests are underway to determine the official…

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History at Wimbledon: Arnav Paparkar becomes first Indian in 36 years to reach boys’ singles quarter-finals since Leander Paes | Tennis News

Arnav Vijay Paparkar plays a backhand against Joshua Craze of Great Britain during their Boys’ Singles first round match on day six of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 on July 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo/Getty) Arnav Paparkar took the quieter route. He climbed the ladder one step at a time, starting with lower-level international tournaments…

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‘Suhagrat Express’ goes viral after 1st AC train coupe is transformed into a wedding suite; internet asks, ‘Who allowed this?’

A video showing a 1st AC railway coupe transformed into what looks like a wedding suite is going viral across social media. Decorated with flowers, balloons, rose petals, and fairy lights, the compartment has earned the nickname “Suhagrat Express,” with the unusual setup drawing both praise and questions over whether it had official permission. Video…

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‘India-US trade deal will unleash animal spirits’: Economist Surjit Bhalla sees China benefitting if doesn’t happen

‘India-US trade deal will unleash animal spirits’: Economist Surjit Bhalla sees China benefitting if doesn’t happen

According to Surjit Bhalla, the significance of an India-US trade agreement extends well beyond the issue of trade balances. (AI image) The comprehensive India-US trade deal can reshape India’s economic growth path, economist and author Surjit Bhalla has said. According to him, the significance of an India-US trade agreement extends well beyond the issue of…

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When Shilpa Shirodkar almost drowned in water while shooting for 'Hum', Govinda pulled her up: 'I was in leather pant, no life jacket' |

When Shilpa Shirodkar almost drowned in water while shooting for ‘Hum’, Govinda pulled her up: ‘I was in leather pant, no life jacket’ |

Bollywood actor Shilpa Shirodkar recently looked back on a frightening incident from the early 1990s when she nearly drowned while shooting the song ‘Sanam Mere Sanam’ with Govinda for the film ‘Hum’. She revealed that film sets at the time lacked even basic safety measures, with no life jackets or rescue arrangements in place.During the…

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Towering trees more than 200 feet tall may not be as vulnerable to drought as scientists thought, new study reveals how Southeast Asia’s dipterocarps efficiently move water

Towering trees more than 200 feet tall may not be as vulnerable to drought as scientists thought, new study reveals how Southeast Asia’s dipterocarps efficiently move water

A 187-foot-tall dipterocarp tree For decades, scientists believed that the tallest trees faced one of nature’s toughest challenges: Getting water from their roots to leaves hundreds of feet above the ground. Now, a study of towering trees in Southeast Asia suggests some of the world’s tallest flowering plants have evolved specialised systems to overcome that…

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