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A 37-year-old guest worker from Maharashtra, Siraj, tragically passed away during a political meeting in Salem. He had been living in the city for two decades with his family and was known for making silver rings and working in construction.

This general licence permits the acquisition, export, and sale of oil sourced from Venezuela that has already been produced, as well as its refining. Reliance had submitted its licence application in early January.

Zimbabwe secured a significant upset in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, defeating Australia by 23 runs. A composed batting effort led by Brian Bennett's unbeaten 64, followed by a dominant bowling display spearheaded by Blessing Muzarabani's 4/17, proved decisive. This victory, their second against Australia in the format, has dramatically opened up Group B.

Gold futures surged by Rs 1,044 to Rs 1,53,880 per 10 grams on Friday. This rise was fueled by traders establishing fresh positions in response to strong spot market demand. International gold futures also saw an increase, trading at USD 4,962 per ounce.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed a series of files from his new office complex, Seva Teerth. He approved a series of decisions focusing on women, youth, farmers and vulnerable citizens. According to the government, the first decisions from Seva Teerth reflect a spirit of “Seva” and aim to touch every section of society.

The Trump administration has accused Apple's News app of bias, alleging it sidelines conservative media. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson warned Apple CEO Tim Cook that such curation could violate federal law by misleading users. A report cited by the FTC found no right-leaning outlets among top stories.

A small act of wisdom, opting for 45 paise travel insurance, brought justice to Ravi Kumar Sharma. Despite initial delays, the Bhopal Consumer Commission awarded his wife ₹10 lakh, plus interest and compensation, recognizing the incident as a valid travel accident. Read to know how a 45 paise ticket helped change the family's fortune.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan stated that Jawaharlal Nehru recognized Tibet as part of China to foster a strong relationship, recalling the Panchsheel agreement. He emphasized that India must reconsider its perspective on Himalayan boundaries, particularly in Uttarakhand's middle sector, where the Himalayas have historically served as interaction zones.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated 'Seva Teerth', a new building complex housing the PMO, National Security Council Secretariat, and Cabinet Secretariat, alongside Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2. This significant administrative overhaul consolidates key government functions into modern, efficient, and citizen-centric facilities, replacing colonial-era nomenclature with names reflecting public service and duty.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay declared his party a "100 per cent pure force" at a high-security rally, vowing to form the government and fulfill people's aspirations. He criticized the ruling DMK for alleged misgovernance and law and order issues, promising clean administration. The event saw stringent security measures following a past tragedy.

OpenAI has accused Chinese AI model DeepSeek of "free-riding" on its capabilities, alleging it uses distillation tactics to replicate US frontier models. The company detailed these accusations in a letter to US lawmakers, highlighting concerns about DeepSeek's methods to circumvent access restrictions and mask its source. OpenAI also pointed to DeepSeek's censorship and pro-CCP bias in its responses.

Indian Railways is constructing a new 35.76 km underground railway line through the Siliguri Corridor, known as the "Chicken's Neck," to enhance secure and reliable connectivity to the Northeast. This strategically vital project, utilizing modern technology, aims to improve defense logistics and disaster response in the region.

IT sector stocks crash: The correction has been severe, with roughly Rs 5.7 lakh crore in market value wiped out within eight trading sessions and the Nifty IT index declining about 19% over a short period.

A speeding car driven by a 21-year-old student ran over six pedestrians near Hanuman Temple in Lucknow's Banthra area, killing a six-year-old boy. The accused, Gaurav Singh, was arrested within hours based on CCTV footage after he attempted to flee the scene. The vehicle, registered in Kanpur, has been seized.

A key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has issued a fresh audio threat, this time targeting actor Ranveer Singh and filmmaker Rohit Shetty. The gangster warned of severe consequences for Singh, even mentioning his support staff, and urged Bollywood to "fall in line." Security agencies are analyzing the clip amid ongoing industry alerts.

Ravichandran Ashwin has devised a clever strategy for India's batters facing Pakistan's mystery spinner Usman Tariq. Ashwin suggests batters can leverage the rules by stepping away if Tariq pauses during his run-up, potentially unsettling the bowler and shifting pressure. He also highlighted the difficulty umpires face in judging Tariq's action in real-time, advocating for better technology.

India's dominant win over Namibia bolsters their Group A standing and sets a confident tone for the Pakistan clash. Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, showcasing improved variations and belief in India's spin attack, feels the team holds a psychological edge. Explosive batting and effective spin bowling were key to the victory, preparing India for their high-stakes encounter.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are struggling to retain higher levels and a sell on rise intra-day strategy is recommended by Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.