June 19, 2026

Markets reforms: Govt to table Securities Markets Code Bill in Winter session; unified law to merge Sebi, Depositories & trading Acts

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The government has listed the Securities Markets Code Bill 2025 for introduction in the Winter session of Parliament starting December 1, according to a Lok Sabha bulletin. The unified legislation is aimed at boosting ease of doing business and reducing regulatory friction across India’s financial markets. The Bill proposes merging key securities laws, including the…

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Serena Williams’s tennis comeback: 44-year-old legend pairs with 19-year-old for Queen’s Club tournament | Tennis News

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Serena Williams (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams is set to return to the court. The 44-year-old tennis legend will compete in doubles at the Queen’s Club tournament in London next week, partnering with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko, who is 19 years old, 25 years younger than…

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Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold cost in Delhi, Hyderabad & other cities – Check rates

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Gold prices slipped on Wednesday as investors booked profits after strong gains in recent sessions, while focus shifted to upcoming US economic data. On the domestic front, February gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) declined by Rs 633, or 0.46%, to Rs 1,38,450 per 10 grams, reflecting mild profit-booking.In the international market, Comex…

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Car sales robust in November: Maruti Suzuki hits record high; see top performers

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Indian automobile industry showed robust growth in November 2025 as major automakers reported strong sales, driven by steady domestic demand, rising exports, and growing electric vehicle adoption. As the calendar year neared its end, these figures indicated an industry regaining momentum amid improved supply conditions and government-friendly policies, including GST reforms that positively impacted sales.Maruti…

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India needs 86 million higher education enrolments by 2035 to meet NEP goals, says new report

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India’s higher education sector faces a defining decade, with a new report warning that the NEP 2020 target of a 50 percent GER demands 86.11 million enrolments by 2035. This steep expansion, requiring a 5.3 percent annual capacity growth, pushes institutions toward digital ecosystems, flexible learning, and employability-focused reforms as traditional campuses struggle to keep…

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Over 40 Indians feared dead in Saudi Arabia: Medina-bound bus collides with diesel tanker; majority pilgrims from Hyderabad | India News

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NEW DELHI: More than 40 Indian Umrah pilgrims are feared dead after a passenger bus collided with a diesel tanker in Saudi Arabia early Monday, according to initial reports from local sources. Many of the victims are believed to be from Hyderabad.Meanwhile, Telangana Haj Committee said that, “42 pilgrims, lost their lives.”24×7 helpline number: 8002440003…

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IPL 2026: Why is MS Dhoni missing from CSK dugout? Hussey reveals selfless call | Cricket News

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MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The absence of MS Dhoni from the Chennai Super Kings dugout in IPL 2026 has sparked widespread curiosity, but batting coach Michael Hussey has now revealed the selfless reason behind the veteran’s decision to stay away.Speaking ahead of CSK’s marquee clash against Mumbai Indians at Chepauk, Hussey explained…

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After the Brown University shooting, the US pauses a little-known diversity visa program

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When the identity of the suspect in the shootings linked to Brown University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology became public, attention quickly shifted from the crime itself to the pathway that brought him to the United States.The suspect, a Portuguese national, entered the US through the diversity immigrant visa program — a congressionally created…

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Record shattered! Shimron Hetmyer breaks Chris Gayle’s long-standing 17-year-old T20 World Cup milestone | Cricket News

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Shimron Hetmyer (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai witnessed a power-hitting masterclass as Shimron Hetmyer tore into the opposition attack with breathtaking ease. The left-hander unleashed a barrage of towering sixes, racing to a blistering half-century off just 19 balls and leaving the crowd stunned by his audacity and timing.With that knock,…

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