A massive explosion at a chemical factory in Dombivli, Thane, near Mumbai, has left eight people dead and at least 60 injured. The blast occurred on Thursday when a boiler inside the Amudan Chemical Company exploded, causing a fire. Witnesses reported hearing three explosions, and the impact created a large crater, damaging nearby factories and…
Google marked a significant milestone in music history by commemorating the anniversary of the accordion’s patent with a special Doodle. This celebration, which spotlights the instrument’s creation in 1829, is a testament to the accordion’s enduring legacy. The instrument, aptly named after the German word ‘akkord’ (meaning chord), was officially patented in 1829, a momentous…
Who Sets the Price of Gold? The price of gold, a crucial barometer of global economic health, is primarily determined by trading activities in two major markets: the London Over-the-Counter (OTC) spot market and the COMEX futures market in New York. These markets, which prioritize gold trading over its physical supply and demand, set the…
How It All Began During the 1970s and 1980s, many individuals in need of blood transfusions, particularly hemophiliacs, were unknowingly exposed to contaminated blood with hepatitis and HIV. The treatment responsible for this catastrophe was Factor VIII, which was intended to aid blood clotting. The UK’s NHS, believing it to be a revolutionary treatment, began…
ICSI Releases Admit Cards for June 2024 Exams The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has made it convenient for candidates by releasing the June 2024 CS Executive and CS Professional exams admit cards online. Candidates registered for these exams can now easily download their admit cards from the official website, http://icsi.edu. The exams…
A juvenile court in Pune on Wednesday revoked the bail granted to a 17-year-old boy involved in a car crash that killed two IT professionals on May 19. The court remanded him to an Observation Home until June 5, while his father was sent to police custody until May 24. The tragic accident claimed the…
Breaks World Record Deepthi Jeevanji’s star continued to rise at the Para Athletic World Championship 2024 in Kobe, Japan. On May 20, 2024, she etched her name in history by setting a world record in the 400-meter T20 category, clocking an astonishing 55.06 seconds. This remarkable feat surpassed the previous record of 55.12 seconds held…
Gold Prices in India India, a key player in the global gold market, stands as the world’s second-largest consumer of gold, following China. This significant position underscores India’s influence on the international gold trade. At present, the price of 24-carat gold in India is Rs. 76,589 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold is priced at…
Political consultant Prashant Kishor praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its strategic move of aiming for 370 seats in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. In an interview with NDTV, he said he believes the current government will likely stay in power with similar or slightly better numbers. To form a government in India, a…
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) experienced a significant surge in its share price, skyrocketing by more than 15% during intraday trades on Tuesday. This substantial leap propelled the share price to an unprecedented high of ₹345.90 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), marking a remarkable 190% increase over the past year. This surge is not…
