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Iran Crisis Intensifies as Protest Death Toll Tops 2,500; Trump Warns Tehran, Says ‘Help Is on the Way’
Tehran / Washington DC | January 14, 2026 Iran is witnessing one of its deadliest phases of unrest in recent years, with human rights activists claiming that the death toll from nationwide protests has crossed 2,500. While Iranian state media has acknowledged a large number of casualties, authorities have blamed armed and extremist groups for the violence. In a limited relaxation of restrictions, the government has allowed citizens to make outgoing international phone calls after days of isolation,...
PSLV-C62 Suffers Third-Stage Glitch, Casting Uncertainty Over ISRO’s First Mission of 2026
Sriharikota | January 12, 2026 India’s space programme faced an early setback in 2026 after ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C62, encountered a critical anomaly during the third stage of its flight, leaving the fate of all 16 satellites onboard unclear. The rocket lifted off at 10:18 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, carrying the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-N1 (Anvesha) along with 15 co-passenger satellites from India and abroad. According to ISRO Chairman...
Swami Vivekananda’s Legacy Celebrated on National Youth Day 2026: Lessons for India’s Next Generation
India | 12 January 2026 India commemorates National Youth Day on 12th January 2026, celebrating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of the nation’s greatest spiritual leaders, philosophers, and social reformers. Born Narendranath Datta on 12 January 1863 in Kolkata, West Bengal, Vivekananda emerged as a beacon of youth empowerment, education, and national pride. His father, Vishwanath Datta, was a scholar and lawyer, while his mother, Bhuvaneshwari Devi, instilled in him strong moral...
Rupee Slips to 90.23 Against U.S. Dollar; Markets Feel Pressure Amid Crude Rise and Fund Outflows
Mumbai, India | 12 January 2026 The Indian rupee weakened by 5 paise to 90.23 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday as rising crude oil prices and sustained foreign fund outflows weighed on the currency. The depreciation came as traders reacted to broader market uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions and concerns over potential U.S. tariffs on Indian exports. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.23 and remained weaker compared with its previous close,...
Gold and Silver Futures Soar to Record Highs as Global Uncertainty Drives Safe-Haven Rush
New Delhi, January 12, 2026: Gold and silver futures surged to fresh record levels in domestic and international markets on Monday as investors moved decisively towards safe-haven assets amid mounting geopolitical tensions and growing unease over developments involving the U.S. Federal Reserve. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery jumped ₹2,431, or 1.8%, to touch an all-time high of ₹1,41,250 per 10 grams. The yellow metal has gained over 2.25% in the...
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