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On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 618, Li Yuan becomes Emperor Gaozu of Tang, initiating three centuries of Tang dynasty rule over China. In 1391, Tokhtamysh-Timur war: Battle of the Kondurcha River: Timur defeats Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde in present-day southeast Russia. In 1887, Tancrède Labbé, Canadian businessman and politician (died 1956) was born. In 1916, Julio César Turbay Ayala, Colombian lawyer and politician, 25th President of Colombia (died 2005) was born. In 1921, Abdul Awwal Jaunpuri, Indian Islamic scholar and author (born 1867) passed away. In 1947, Shigematsu Sakaibara, Japanese admiral (born 1898) passed away. In 1961, Andrés Galarraga, Venezuelan baseball player was born. In 1978, Wang Liqin, Chinese table tennis player was born. In 2005, Mushtaq Ali, Indian cricketer (born 1914) passed away. In 2016, Jeppiaar, Indian educationist, founder and chancellor of Sathyabama University (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

India's Gold Market Slows as Weak Demand and Higher Import Duties Curb Imports

Sada Elbalad

June 18, 2026

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India’s gold market has witnessed a notable shift in price trends and investment activity in recent weeks, as global gold prices retreated from their early-2026 highs while domestic prices continued to post strong gains, supported by higher import duties and a weaker Indian rupee, according to the latest report by the World Gold Council (WGC).

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