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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1796, The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1950, Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistani physicist and academic was born. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1967, Jhumpa Lahiri, Indian American novelist and short story writer was born. In 1971, The nationalization of all large copper mines in Chile is completed. In 1979, America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
India's higher gold import duty could cut demand by up to 60 tonnes in 2026: WGC
India's decision to raise the effective gold import duty from 6 to 15 could reduce the country's gold demand by 50-60 tonnes in 2026, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). While higher prices may weigh on jewellery and investment demand, the industry body believes strong structural factors will continue to support gold over the long term.
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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NDTV
· Jun 23, 2026
Gold, Silver Prices Today: Check 24K, 22K Rates In Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata
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· Jul 9, 2026
HAU Index: Is Asia Beginning to Break London's Grip on Global Gold Pricing?
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