Gold price prediction today: Will gold rise in the near-term? Check August 19, 2026 outlook

Gold price prediction today: Will gold rise in the near-term? Check August 19, 2026 outlook

ETF inflows, central-bank buying and softer US data are keeping the medium-term setup constructive. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing positive momentum, and while volatile, the near-term outlook remains optimistic, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.Gold gained around 0.7% last week and extended the…

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'Both vessels carried 30 Indian seafarers': MEA strongly condemns attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz that killed sailor

‘Both vessels carried 30 Indian seafarers’: MEA strongly condemns attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz that killed sailor | India News

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Tuesday registered a strong protest against the continued attacks on vessels carrying Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.According to a statement, the ministry said that India is deeply concerned by the attacks on two vessels, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, during their transit…

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Watch: Malik Tillman scripts rare World Cup history, becomes first USA player in 60 years with free-kick feat | Football News

Watch: Malik Tillman scripts rare World Cup history, becomes first USA player in 60 years with free-kick feat | Football News

United States’ Malik Tillman (17) celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal against Belgium. (AP Photo) Malik Tillman produced a moment of history with another superb direct free-kick at the FIFA World Cup 2026, but it proved to be little consolation as the United States crashed out of the tournament following a comprehensive 4-1 defeat…

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Cape Verde make World Cup history, joining only three nations ever to pull off rare qualification milestone | Football News

Cape Verde make World Cup history, joining only three nations ever to pull off rare qualification milestone | Football News

Cape Verde players celebrate their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia after the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Cape Verde’s remarkable FIFA World Cup 2026 debut reached another historic milestone on Friday as the Blue Sharks secured qualification for the Round of 32 despite drawing…

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Dubai brings back 4-day work week for govt staff this summer; Fridays off for many employees

Dubai brings back 4-day work week for govt staff this summer; Fridays off for many employees

Dubai brings back 4-day work week Thousands of Dubai government employees will enjoy more flexibility at work this summer, with some eligible for a three-day weekend under the emirate’s renewed “Our Flexible Summer” initiative starting June 29.The programme, launched by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR), will run until September 10 and introduces reduced…

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Rest, viral and not in India's XI for Colombo Test: The mysterious case of Kuldeep Yadav

Rest, viral and not in India’s XI for Colombo Test: The mysterious case of Kuldeep Yadav | Cricket News

TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: “I don’t think this is a relevant question…” was India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak’s response, after a pause, when he was asked whether Kuldeep Yadav would have played had he been fit. Kotak further explained the timeline of events and asserted that the chinaman was unavailable due to a “viral” illness and…

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NEET-UG 2026 result row: Kanpur aspirant claims score changed from 609 to 167 after OMR correction, seeks NTA response

NEET-UG 2026 result row: Kanpur aspirant claims score changed from 609 to 167 after OMR correction, seeks NTA response

NEET-UG 2026 aspirant alleges score changed after OMR correction, seeks NTA response. (Photo: X post) For Arya Singh, a NEET-UG 2026 aspirant from Kanpur, the days leading up to the declaration of results were marked by hope. According to her, that hope quickly turned into confusion and disbelief after she noticed multiple changes in her…

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Who is Deepti Gaur Mukerjee? The IAS officer named India's new Higher Education Secretary

Who is Deepti Gaur Mukerjee? The IAS officer named India’s new Higher Education Secretary

Mukerjee will now succeed Vineet Joshi, who was last month appointed as secretary, Panchayati Raj (File photo) In a late-night order issued Monday, the Union government appointed Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, a 1993-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, as the new Higher Education Secretary. The order came from the Department of…

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US: Gladwin residents asked not to use toilet, shower after lightning damages wastewater plant

US: Gladwin residents asked not to use toilet, shower after lightning damages wastewater plant | World News

Gladwin residents asked not to use toilet/Image: AI Representative Image Residents of Gladwin, a city in the US state of Michigan, have been asked to avoid flushing toilets, using sinks, taking showers and running other plumbing fixtures after a lightning strike damaged the city’s wastewater treatment plant.City officials said the treatment facility was struck during…

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He was told what people with disabilities could not do: How Prof Hemachandran Karah reached Cambridge and IIT Madras

How Prof Hemachandran Karah reached Cambridge and IIT Madras

From a blind school in Chennai to Cambridge and IIT Madras: Prof Hemachandran Karah’s inspiring journey. (Photo: LinkedIn) For many students, the journey from school to higher education is filled with familiar challenges — examinations, competition, financial pressures and the uncertainty of choosing a career. For Prof Hemachandran Karah, the path involved an additional barrier:…

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Half of England declared in drought as July records near-zero rainfall

Half of England declared in drought as July records near-zero rainfall | World News

7 regions officially declared in drought across England/Image: Getty Images Drought has been declared in half of England after months of unusually dry conditions, as officials warn that sustained low rainfall is straining water supplies, rivers and the wider environment.The Environment Agency announced that seven areas are now officially in drought: East Anglia, Hertfordshire and…

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