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₹195 to ₹59,700 per 10 grams on Wednesday amid strong global cues. In the previous trade the precious metal at ₹59,505 per 10 grams. Silver increased by ₹200 to ₹72,700 per kilograms.

The June that just ended was the Earth’s hottest recorded—ever. And the first week of July saw the trend continue. Surging summer temperatures made me wonder: Just how much heat can the human body stand? Deaths from heat are common, and as the world heats up, may become more so if we don’t develop a plan for extreme heat days, like the kind of warning system that comes before a major storm.

Bengaluru have more than tripled between 2017 and 2022, and the number of cases this calendar year may beat all previous records going by the trends in the first five months, according to the data placed by the Karnataka government before the Legislative Assembly. The city, which is home to several global technology firms and thousands of startups with an estimated 2.3 million tech workers, reported 9940 cybercrime cases in 2022, recording a big jump from 2742 in 2017. In the five months of this calendar year, the city has already reported 6226 cases, Home Minister G Parameshwara has said in response to a query from S Suresh Kumar (BJP).

Greece’s prime minister says his country is ready to “reset” relations with neighbor Turkey in an effort to bypass decades-old disputes between the two NATO members

Spain is sweltering under an unrelenting heat wave as temperatures start to build toward what is forecast to be a torrid weekend across southern Europe

If the MLB All-Star game remains tied after the regular nine innings, spectators can look forward to one last electrifying event. The tiebreaker involves a Home Run Derby, where each team selects three players to participate. Each batter is granted three swings to hit as many home runs as possible. The team with the highest total of home runs at the end of the Derby will be declared the winner of the game, providing an exhilarating conclusion to the All-Star festivities, as per a report. Meanwhile, the National League snapped a losing streak that lasted more than a decade. Elias Díaz hit a two-run homer off Félix Bautista in the eighth inning, and the NL snapped a nine-game losing streak in the All-Star Game with a 3-2 win over the American League on Tuesday night. The NL won for the first time since an 8-0 victory in 2012 in Kansas City, and Díaz became the first Rockies player to win the All-Star MVP award. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred will consider increasing time on the pitch clock for the postseason but is reluctant to adjust an innovation the sport considers a great success. In the first season of the clock, the average time of a nine-inning game is 2 hours, 38 minutes, on track to be the fastest since 1984. It is down from 3:04 last year and 3:09 in 2021, the last season before PitchCom was introduced. The clock is set at 15 seconds with no runners on base and 20 seconds with runners. There also are restrictions on defensive shifts and limits on pitcher disengagements. MLB has a majority of the 11-member competition committee, which includes four players.

When a top City lawyer picked up Telegram as a new client, they were understandably excited. Interest in the encrypted messaging app was booming as bankers and traders backed away from WhatsApp after regulators slapped top banks with $1.8bn in fines.

Arvind Kejriwal said that the volume of water being released to Haryana from Himachal Pradesh has reduced. It will however take some time for the water level in the river to recede. The Yamuna had swelled well past the danger mark on Wednesday, breaking all previous records.

A top official in Hong Kong says the city will immediately ban the import of aquatic products from 10 prefectures in Japan if it discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea

One person has been killed as some Kenyans angered by the rising cost of living are back on the streets Wednesday in the latest of a series of protests

Phoenix says it’s slowly clearing hundreds of people from a downtown camp of homeless people called “The Zone,” asking a judge to allow more time to clear the area and set up a safer, structured camp site for people living outside

Ticketmaster has abruptly postponed ticket sales for six of Taylor Swift's upcoming shows in France

The SAYA Group, NCR’s leading real estate developer, has introduced ‘Biztop’ Business Suites, featuring fully-furnished studio apartments at its project SAYA South X, Greater Noida West’s prominent commercial destination. Built from 7th to 25th floor with sleek design with modern amenities, the development is set to be carried out with an investment of approximately Rs 100 crore.

Here is your Pro Recap of the biggest analyst cuts you may have missed since yesterday: downgrades at Coinbase Global, Redfin, Alcoa, and JPMorgan.

National Australia Bank chief executive Ross McEwan has told parliament that urgent action is needed to accelerate housing supply otherwise rising migration will put even more upward pressure on house prices and rents.

Battle of Boyne continues to shape the cultural and political landscape of Northern Ireland. It is notably one of the most significant events in the history of Ireland. Across the river Boyne, near the town of Drogheda in Ireland, Catholic King James II and Protestant King William III fought a war which is now remembered as «Battle of Boyne». Even though this battle was fought on July 1, it is commemorated on July12 – the day when the army of Catholic King James II was destroyed. After the Battle of Boyne, King James II became the last Catholic king of England. King James II, who was also the father-in-law of King William III fled to France post defeat. Victory of King William III during Battle of Boyne ensured Protestant Ascendancy in Ireland. Annual commemorations of the Battle of Boyne by the Orange order has often sparked controversies. The Orange order is an International Protestant fraternal Order. These controversies have mainly hit in Northern Ireland and some parts of Scotland. The members of the Orange Order remember this battle through parades in the city. They dress in Orange, carry placards and banner during the parades. Pipes and drums are also played during annual commemoration parades by the Orange Order members. Irish nationalists and British Unionists have reportedly been involved in confrontations during several occasions of Battle of Boyne commemoration parades. As the date of commemoration is noted in calenders today, many users have been wondering and are puzzled. Northern Irish people get an extra bank holiday for this day.

Miami Beach wants to do away with rowdy spring break crowds in favor of ballet and botanical gardens. 

Bangalore roads. The fraudsters, who are on two-wheelers, accuse car drivers that the wheels of their cars have run over their foot and start demanding money. As soon as the tweet was shared, many other users also said they or their relatives had also fallen victim to such fraudsters.

Alastair King has been chosen as Lord Mayor of the City of London for 2024/2025 after a closed-door meeting of City grandees, according to people familiar with the matter.

Renowned author Milan Kundera, best known for his masterpiece 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being,' has passed away at the age of 94, as announced by Czech TV. Milan Kundera garnered praise for his skill in portraying themes and characters that seamlessly oscillated between the ordinary realities of everyday life and the profound realm of ideas. "Unfortunately I can confirm that Mr Milan Kundera passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after a prolonged illness," Anna Mrazova, spokeswoman for the library in his native city of Brno, was quoted as saying.

Buying a piece of property can be a hassle at times especially when you are not aware of all the nuances you must know before striking a deal. Though there are many things to keep in mind while buying any property, one of the key things to check is the property ownership type. It could be freehold or leasehold.