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Meta's up to $18 billion settlement with nearly all US states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global government fight to protect children and curb addiction

In a letter dated August 26 to the European Commission, the minister cited tests conducted by CERT Polska, which identified 122 advertisements classified as fraudulent.

Instagram's temporary removal of a PM Modi video has revived questions over intermediary liability, AI-led content moderation and the limits of safe harbour protection under Section 79 of the IT Act

Maharashtra FDA notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi ad have put the spotlight on indirect promotion of pan masala and liquor brands

Tempsens Instruments' IPO garnered bids for 279.44 crore shares as against 1.51 crore shares on offer, resulting in a subscription of 184.07 times.

Midcap bank stocks - Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank and Bank of India are trading up to 50-94% away from their respective all-time highs even as the Nifty Midcap quotes at new peaks, shows data.

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced the UP TET Result 2026 on Aug 26. Candidates can check their results on the official website

Alibaba's capital expenditure rose 75% to 67.68 billion yuan in the quarter ended June 30, as it continued to invest in AI infrastructure.

Court finds no error in its August 2025 ruling allowing ITC on telecom tower infrastructure

BSE will explore futures and options contracts linked to MSCI indices, subject to regulatory approvals, as it seeks to deepen access to India's capital market

Court seeks details of permanent infrastructure, specialised personnel and technology-led safeguards to strengthen examination security and institutional memory

Fresher hiring in GCCs fell to 15 per cent in 2025 from 28 per cent in 2024, while workers aged 15-29 had a median job tenure of just 13 months, Quess Corp says

So far in 2026, Indian lenders have raised a record of over $10 billion through US dollar bonds, with more issuances expected as the RBI's concessional swap window remains open

Share of fresh businesses entering formal credit system fell to 42 per cent in FY26 from 52 per cent in FY23 even as outstanding commercial credit grew 14 per cent

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19: In 1978, a single outlet in Bandra opened its doors with a simple promise: authentic Mughlai food, made without shortcuts. Fifty years, four outlets and a fifth in the pipeline later, that promise has made Persian Darbar one of Mumbai's most enduring names in Mughlai cuisine - and one that has never once turned to a franchise model to grow.

Food regulator FSSAI on Wednesday said that Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits and three other companies have withdrawn misleading '100 per cent' claims from their product labelling and advertisements, following its enforcement actions against these firms. In a social media post, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed that it has initiated action against food business operators (FBOs) to discontinue the use of the term 100% on labels, packaging & promotional or advertising

The US tech giant, which sells roughly 12 million smartphones globally, continues to bet heavily on Vietnam

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has questioned before the Supreme Court the adequacy of measures enumerated by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to curb examination paper leaks. FAIMA, which filed its response to an affidavit filed by NTA, contended that the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026 must specifically address an eventuality where persons including paper setters, paper vetters and other authorised personnel misuse that access by c

With England already assured of a top-two finish, India need at least a draw to secure their place in the next round, while Pakistan must win to keep their World Cup campaign alive.

Volkswagen expects to sign a deal with a local partner in India this year, the CEO of its Skoda brand, Klaus Zellmer, said, as the German group struggles to build scale in the Indian car market.

Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams on Wednesday suspended their 26-day agitation and gave a 2-month ultimatum to the state government to resolve issues. The announcement comes a day after the JMM-led government issued notifications cancelling 22 recruitment exams and ordering a probe into 23 others conducted by the state public service commission and an outsourced agency since 2014. We are now suspending the stir and giving a two-month ultimatum to

The Suspension order is yet to be effective. The Company has made alternate arrangements to procure Methanol in compliance with the applicable Rules. The issues raised in the suspension order have already been addressed. Accordingly, no material adverse impact is anticipated on financial position, operations, or overall business activities.

Elevated crude prices amid West Asia tensions could boost ONGC and Oil India earnings, with the latter offering greater upside on stronger production growth

Harmanpreet Singh and company will need to secure a win or draw against arch-rivals Pakistan in their final Pool D game to confirm a top-two finish in their pool

Hyundai Motor India has planned to increase the prices of its vehicles by up to 1% across its portfolio, effective September 2026. The quantum of increase will vary depending on the model and variant.

Onida Electronics announced that an understanding has been reached between the Company and one of the permanent workers' unions representing the majority of workers employed at the Company's factory situated at Kudus, Wada, Palghar District, Maharashtra, for mutual settlement.

Employees are using personal AI accounts alongside enterprise tools, creating security and compliance gaps, said cybersecurity experts

India, which started its campaign with an emphatic 3-1 win over Wales, hit a roadblock against England on Monday, losing 2-4 as the English side confirmed its top-two finish from Pool D

According to MOFSL, ICICI AMC continues to strengthen its leadership position across active MFs while steadily expanding its presence in high-growth segments such as passives, SIFs, and alternatives.

MakeMyTrip's Abu Dhabi tie-up covers the AED 285 UAE entry visa fee for eligible Indian travellers booking stays of three nights or more until October 31

The provision comes three years after the Bombay HC ruled that then CM Eknath Shinde lacked independent power under the existing law to review or modify a decision taken by the minister in charge

India and Pakistan have faced each other five times at the Men's Hockey World Cup, with their first encounter coming in the inaugural 1971 edition in Barcelona.

The exceptionally gifted Manav Suthar gave India temporary deliverance from their red-ball turmoil, leading the 165-run dismantling of Sri Lanka in the first Test with a match haul of 10-wicket on the fifth and final day here on Wednesday. The visitors now lead the two-match series 1-0 and it became all the more special as it was India's 600th Test match. Once Suthar got his 10th scalp of Test, Shubman Gill must have heaved a sigh of relief as there was a heavy downpour within five minutes after

India's first blue bonds are nearing the market, with Sagarmala Finance and Vadodara seeking funds for maritime and water infrastructure, while testing investor appetite for a new asset class

Bangladesh will seek a guarantee clause in the renewed Ganges Water Treaty with India and is ready to approach international forums to protect its water rights, according to media reports. Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee made the remarks on Tuesday at a seminar titled Ganges Water Treaty: Issues for Renegotiation organised by the Bangladesh Institute of Law and International Affairs in Dhaka, the state-owned BSS news agency reported. The remarks came as the India-Bangladesh G

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he was very pleased with the FDA's action against food safety violations, adulteration and hygiene lapses across the state.

The government told the Supreme Court that Neet question papers are kept secure at every stage, with GPS tracking of vehicles and CCTV monitoring at printing presses to prevent leaks

Analysts said, brent crude and palm oil respectively remained elevated by 47% and 13% on year-to-date (YTD) basis, which might keep margins under pressure for FMCG sector.

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Wednesday defended the state government's decision to establish data centres in Visakhapatnam, and said deliberate misinformation was being spread over their environmental and water requirements. Addressing the Assembly, the IT Minister said Google's decision to invest in Visakhapatnam had triggered wider interest from other IT companies in the city. Deliberate misinformation was being spread over their (data centres) environmental and water requirements

Pakistan eye a first win over India in over a decade as the arch-rivals clash in a crucial Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D match on Wednesday. IND vs PAK hockey match to start at 6:30 pm IST.

A Nomura report estimates India's corrosion bill at 14.1 trillion a year, raising questions over whether infrastructure standards and maintenance practices are keeping pace with rapid asset creation

Euro jumped to a two-month high against the dollar on Wednesday on expectation of rate hike by the European central bank, at a time when the Fed is seen holding rates steady. Elevated energy prices remain a concern for the Euro Area, particularly as tensions in the Middle East show little sign of easing. On Tuesday, ECB chief economist Philip Lane said the regions 3% inflation rate remains too high when considering potential adjustments to policy rates. Data on Tuesday showed that the German ZEW

Ceigall India added 1.60% to Rs 313.60 after the company, jointly with Rajinder Infrastructure, announced the receipt of letter of acceptance (LoA) from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) for road construction project.

Mysore Petro Chemicals Ltd, TECIL Chemical & Hydro Power Ltd, Kohinoor Foods Ltd and Karma Energy Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 19 August 2026.

China has allowed small batches of Nvidia's H200 AI chips into the country, easing restrictions as its leading AI firms seek more computing power to compete with US rivals

Pakistan on Wednesday extended the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft until September 24, according to the country's airports authority. Pakistan and India imposed matching airspace restrictions on each other's airlines after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025. Pakistan airspace not available for Indian-registered aircraft and aircraft operated or leased by Indian airlines/operators, including military flights, said a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Auth

Batwara 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, has been struggling at the box office since its release. After a major drop on Monday, the film showed marginal growth on Tuesday

Aster DM Quality Care was formed by the merger of Aster DM Healthcare and Quality Care India Limited (QCIL). The merger brought together four healthcare brands.

The successful recovery marks a major step in China's push to develop lower-cost, reusable rockets, with LandSpace becoming only the fourth entity globally to recover a launch vehicle