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Concerns Rise Over Trumps Mineral Deals as 54 Democrats Question Agreements

Washington, August 18: More than 50 House Democrats have expressed concerns that the Trump administrations agreements related to critical mineral

Unlock the Benefits of Ustrasana: Enhance Flexibility, Reduce Belly Fat, and Improve Vision

New Delhi, August 18: Yoga is an ancient practice that promotes physical health while connecting the mind and spirit. Among its many postures, Us

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Jerry Pinto on how Nisha da Cunha understood the broken-hearted like no one else

Da Cunha, who passed away in Mumbai on August 11 at the age of 92, was an English professor and short story writer

Celebrating Gulzar: Jackie Shroffs Heartfelt Birthday Wishes

Mumbai, August 18: Renowned for his simplicity, sensitivity, and beautiful poetry, Gulzar is celebrating his birthday today. On this special occa

US-Canada trade talks intensify as Trump readies 50% tariffs

USCanada trade talks intensify as Trump readies tariffs

Crude oil rises on reports of Iran adopting more offensive stance

At 9.41 am on Tuesday, October Brent oil futures were at $91.56, up by 0.76%, and October crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were

After doubling watch-time criteria, YouTube is changing how it counts views on videos

After doubling watchtime criteria YouTube is changing how it counts views on videos

Terrorist Pannun sparks alarm with 'Khalistani Army' rhetoric in Canada

Recently, Pannun released a video calling on diaspora Sikhs to participate in a so-called Khalistan Referendum in Indianapolis, the capital of th

Bihar says trapped cop fired AK-47 during NEET protest

Bihar says trapped cop fired AK during NEET protest

Tragic Death of Property Dealer in Gwalior Sparks Investigation

Gwalior, August 18: A property dealer and former Congress party secretary has tragically died after consuming poison in Gwalior. Reports indicate

Thane woman spots lewd words on books held by girl statues, slams dirty mentality

Thane woman spots lewd words on books held by girl statues slams dirty mentality

China-linked cybercrime racket busted; Assam man behind 1,090 cybercrimes arrested

Chinalinked cybercrime racket busted Assam man behind cybercrimes arrested

Killer parents: Children becoming silent casualties of deadly family feuds?

Killer parents Children becoming silent casualties of deadly family feuds

Amal Malik Discusses His Bond with Arijit Singh and Armaan Malik

Mumbai, August 18: Renowned music composer Amal Malik has composed the title track Ye Awarapan for the film Awarapan-2, starring Emraan Hashmi. I

Indian lenders dollar bond sales hit record near $9 billion

The deals have gathered pace since the RBI in early June announced the concessional foreign-exchange swap facility for banks and state-run firms

Nifty slips for fifth straight session as crude spike, Iran fears rattle Dalal Street

Sensex was trading at 77,465.70, down 262.46 points or 0.34%; Nifty 50 opened at 24,223.85 and was trading at 24,237.75, down 49.90 points or 0.2

Devendra Nath Mahato Ends Fast As Jharkhand Cancels JSSC-CGL Exams

Mahato ends his hunger strike after Jharkhand cancels JSSC-CGL and TDPL exams amid protests.

Vessel hit by unknown projectile in Hormuz, crew casualty reported

No environmental impact has been reported and authorities are investigating, UKMTO said

Narayan Seva Sansthan Begins

Udaipur : A spiritual programme titled Apno Se Apni Baat Bholenath Ke Saath began at the Seva Mahatirth Badi of Narayan Seva Sansthan on the ausp

Taapsee Pannu to Join From Pink to Power Panel at Film Festival

Mumbai, August 18: Actress Taapsee Pannu will participate in a panel titled From Pink to Power: Breaking Stereotypes Through Cinema at an upcomin

Meta faces Oakland trial over claims Facebook and Instagram harmed children

Meta faces Oakland trial over claims Facebook and Instagram harmed children

Bureaucratic shake-up in Rajasthan; 79 officers transferred ahead of panchayat polls

Bureaucratic shakeup in Rajasthan officers transferred ahead of panchayat polls

Google plans to stop making Pixel products in China in 2027, Nikkei reports

Google plans to have all of its Pixel smartphones, watches and wireless earbuds produced outside of China starting next year, Nikkei Asia reporte

Stocks fall, oil gains on West Asia uncertainty: Markets wrap

Equity-index futures pointed to declines in Sydney, Tokyo and Hong Kong on Tuesday, while South Korean markets were set to reopen after a holiday

Falcon Launches New Volvo Sleeper Bus Service on Udaipur-Mumbai-Pune Route

Udaipur: Falcon has launched a new Volvo sleeper bus service on the Udaipur-Mumbai-Pune route, offering passengers several facilities designed to

NMDC Hyderabad Marathon set for August 29-30, over 30K expected

Hyderabad: The 15th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, powered by IDFC FIRST Bank, will be held on August 29 and 30, with organisers expecti

Vande Bharat begins operations via Gandhigram-Botad route

Botad Assembly constituency MLA, Umesh Makwana, flagged off the Vande Bharat Express at Botad railway station and welcomed the train. Bhavnagar M

AUS vs BAN: Australia drop opener after humiliating defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin

AUS vs BAN Australia drop opener after humiliating defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin

Relief from Heat and Humidity in Delhi NCR as Air Quality Improves

New Delhi, August 18: The weather in Delhi and the entire National Capital Region (NCR) is gradually changing. Continuous rainfall and cloud cove

IND vs SL live streaming: Where to watch 1st Test Day 4 action live?

India are firmly in control of the first Test after Sri Lanka were dismissed for 284 in their first innings, handing the visitors a massive 178-r

Udaipur MP Dr Mannalal Rawat Appointed BJP ST Morcha National President

Udaipur: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday announced the national executive and appointed Udaipur MP Dr Mannalal Rawat as the national

Shankesh Jewellers IPO opens today: Can it add shine to your portfolio?

Shankesh Jewellers IPO: Analysts hailed its strong customer relations, asset-light business model and reasonable valuations, but flagged the inve

Zinc Smelter Workers Union Celebrates 61st Union Day

Udaipur, August 18, 2026: The Zinc Smelter Mazdoor Sangh celebrated its 61st Union Day with enthusiasm. The programme began with a floral tribute

Two dead as student opens fire at Philippine school, attacker kills self

A high school student carrying two firearms shot to death a fellow student before killing himself Tuesday in a high school in a university campus

18 August, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex down by 300 points, Nifty near 24,200 amid weak global cues

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened lower amid a renewed rise in crude oil as the USIran ceasefire expired, and prospec

Zinc Smelter Mazdoor Sangh Celebrates 61st Union Day

Udaipur: The Zinc Smelter Mazdoor Sangh celebrated its 61st Union Day with enthusiasm and gaiety. The programme began with floral tributes to the

India's CAD may widen in FY27, but capital flows may support Rupee in H2: Report

The private lender noted in its report that India's goods deficit widened sharply to $85.7 billion in Q1 FY27 from $68.9 billion a year ago

Shooting of actor Mohanlal's film can't be allowed in Periyar Tiger Reserve, HC told

Shooting of actor Mohanlals film cant be allowed in Periyar Tiger Reserve HC told

August 19 Panchang: Worship of Lord Shiva and Lord Ram Considered Auspicious

New Delhi, August 18: The Panchang holds significant importance in Hinduism. Before undertaking any auspicious work, travel, investment, or ritua

Woman detained after husband, son found dead; cops say she smothered them

Woman detained after husband son found dead cops say she smothered them

BWF Worlds Day 2 Order of Play: All eyes on Lakshya and Treesa-Gayatri

Lakshya begins his men's singles bid against unseeded Austrian Collins Valentine Filimon, while Jolly and Gopichand face a tougher second-round t

Kamal Haasan to Feature in Asha Bhosle Music Tribute Video, AR Rahman Expresses Gratitude

AR Rahman released the teaser of his tribute song dedicated to the legendary singer Asha Bhosle, offering audiences a moving glimpse into a proje

A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA's Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has reportedly left his position. This departure follows his criticism of President Gianni Infantino'

Rising oil, US yields add to rupee pressure after RBI move

The rupee is expected to open in the 95.68 to 95.72 range, traders said, after settling at 95.6025 to the dollar on Monday

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'Not a single person was harmed': Kiren Rijiju defends law enforcement's handling of Gen Z protest

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the handling of recent student protests across India. He asserted that security forces managed massive crowd

Mahendra Jayawardene: A Tribute to a Sri Lankan Cricket Legend on His Retirement Anniversary

New Delhi, August 18: Mahendra Jayawardene is a name that resonates in the annals of Sri Lankan cricket. Over the years, he showcased remarkable

Kashmera Shah shares cryptic post on love amid Govinda-Ssunita 'infidelity' row

Kashmera Shah shares cryptic post on love amid GovindaSsunita infidelity row

Peddi Sudarshan Reddy Statue Removed in Narsampet

Police were placed on high alert to prevent any untoward incidents and took several key BRS leaders into custody.

'Not a single protester died': Rijiju defends police action at Jantar Mantar

'Hemant hai toh Himmat hai' Student leader Umme Habiba on JSSC-CGL exam cancellation

Officers sitting idle, talent being wasted: Himachal CM plans big bureaucracy cut

Officers sitting idle talent being wasted Himachal CM plans big bureaucracy cut

Major Robbery Plot Foiled at Bank of Maharashtra; Four Arrested in Koderma

Koderma, August 18: In a significant operation, police in Koderma district, Jharkhand, successfully thwarted a major robbery plot at the Bank of

Highway Infrastructure, Manipal Health Enterprises and Lenskart Solutions to see some action today

Mumbai, August 18 (Udaipur Kiran): Highway Infrastructure has received the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) of Rs 80.17 crore for operations at Palayam

Sensex opens 250 points lower, Nifty below 24,300; IT stocks lead decline

Sensex opens points lower Nifty below IT stocks lead decline

Political row erupts over exclusion of BJD MLAs from Odisha CM Majhi's flood tour

BJD legislators in Jajpur allege they were sidelined during Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's flood visit. Local MLA Sujata Sahu filed a police

Apple AirPods with cameras spotted in new leak, may launch with iPhone 18 Pro

Apple AirPods with cameras spotted in new leak may launch with iPhone Pro

Noel Tata to lead Tata Sons' push to remain unlisted with RBI

Noel Tata to lead Tata Sons push to remain unlisted with RBI

US-Iran peace prospects dimwith Trump in no hurry for deal

In a phone interview with Fox News, Trump said a US naval blockade on Iranian ports is putting pressure on the country and that he has no timelin

Alia Bhatt Shares Scenic Family Pics with Ranbir, Raha

The film also reunites Bhansali with Ranbir Kapoor after 'Saawariya' and follows Alia Bhatt's collaboration with the director in 'Gangubai Kathia

Jharkhand Student Movement: Devendra Nath Mahato Ends Hunger Strike Amid Government Promises

Mumbai, August 18: In a significant development, student leader Devendra Nath Mahato ended his 16-day hunger strike after a meeting with Jharkhan

Quote of the day by Victoria Beckham: I have always been a great believer that women should Iconic former Spice Girl on family, motherhood, sacrifice and love

Victoria Beckham shares her heartfelt insights on the multifaceted journey of motherhood, recognizing both the hurdles and joys it brings. She un

Exclusive: UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 under CAT scrutiny over 8 questions, Mains at stake

Exclusive UPSC CSE Prelims under CAT scrutiny over questions Mains at stake

Maharashtra FDA to pay 5 lakh after Bombay HC order on licence suspension

The order came after Tukaram Mundhe-led FDA continued to keep the food licence of a sweet shop suspended despite the shop achieving 98 per cent c

MP: 8 Workers Killed, 32 Injured in Bhind Road Accident

The labourers were returning to their village in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, after completing paddy transplantation work in Gwalior

BJP chief Nitin Nabin to engage with youth, party workers in Andhra Pradesh

On Tuesday morning, the BJP National President is scheduled to offer prayers and seek 'darshan' at the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

8 labourers killed, over 30 injured as pick-up vehicle collides with truck in MP's Bhind

Eight laborers died and thirty-two others were injured in a tragic road accident. Their pick-up vehicle collided head-on with a truck near Chhimk

Trump tells CNN reporter Kristen Welker to be quiet during heated Oval Office exchange

Trump tells CNN reporter Kristen Welker to be quiet during heated Oval Office exchange

Strict Action Against Illegal Constructions Along Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway

Palghar, August 18: The district administration has taken a firm stance against unauthorized constructions and encroachments along the Mumbai-Ahm

Celebrations erupt in Ranchi as students score major win after CM Soren cancels CGL &other exams

Celebrations erupt in Ranchi as students score major win after CM Soren cancels CGL &other exams

Colgate plans to step up ad spend as premium toothpaste business grows 6X market

Colgate-Palmolive India is doubling down on premium toothpaste, signalling higher advertising investments even at the cost of near-term margins a

This 16-year-old Canadian student built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that can detect tiny microplastics in water

This 16-year-old built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that detects microplastics in water. The Canadian student created the turtle-inspire

IT Ministry Approves 31 Electronics Component Projects Worth Rs 7,877 Crore Across 10 States Under ECMS

US-Iran talks stall as 60-day deadline expires

Both sides have dug in, hoping the other will blink first. Rising prices of fuel and other goods are expected to climb further the longer this co

JEE Didn't Work Out For Him. YouTube Did. Indore Man Now Makes Rs 2 Lakh A Month

His comments have resonated strongly with young professionals, raising fresh questions about rigid hiring practices and the real value of expensi

Student Leader Devendra Nath Mahato breaks hunger strike after Jharkhand cancels JSSC Exam

Student Leader Devendra Nath Mahato breaks hunger strike after Jharkhand cancels JSSC Exam

GIFT Nifty signals muted opening as US-Iran tensions lift crude prices

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Stock Alert: Netweb Tech, DCX Systems, Manipal Health Enterprise

One97 Communication (Paytm)s promoter entity, Resilient Asset Management B.V, proposes to sell up to 4.98% equity in fintech firm through a block

Indo-MIM consolidated net profit rises 31.64% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 9.39% to Rs 1218.74 crore

Shree Ram Proteins reports standalone net loss of Rs 6.36 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Reported sales nil

Starbeam Ventures reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.51 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales reported at Rs 9.22 crore

Uravi Defence & Technology consolidated net profit rises 62.79% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 23.56% to Rs 10.33 crore

Godrej Housing Finance standalone net profit rises 63.93% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 21.18% to Rs 227.80 crore

A.K Capital Finance standalone net profit rises 45.86% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 16.95% to Rs 103.82 crore