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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

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

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

India needs guardrails for shadow-bank flexi loans, not blanket bans

The RBI's proposal to restrict flexible repayment loans by nonbanks could curb risks of bad-debt evergreening, but may also hurt self-employed wo

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

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

Shri Ram Finance Corporation Pvt standalone net profit rises 27.55% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 18.95% to Rs 87.99 crore

TMF Holdings reports standalone net profit of Rs 1080.11 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 23.81% to Rs 16.03 crore

Rajasthan Tube Manufacturing Co reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.03 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 99.55% to Rs 0.06 crore

Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 box office: Emraan Hashmi, Sunny Deol's films see huge drop on first Monday

Emraan Hashmi'sAwarapan 2 and Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 clashed at the box office during the Independence Day weekend. Both films were mounted on

Application starts for Maharashtra 12th Board Exam 2027, chance to apply till 31st October

MSBSHSE has started the application process for HSC February-March 2027 board exam. Regular class 12th students can fill the examination form thr

Odisha: 40 Injured as Bus Plunges into Field in Nayagarh

The impact shattered the buss front windshield, through which passengers managed to crawl out and escape

Student shot classmate to death then killed himself at school in Philippines, mayor says

The suspect initially fired at a teacher, but it was not clear if the teacher was hit; he then shot a fellow student, who died, before shooting h

SIT completes probe into Ram Temple donation theft case, submits final report to trust

In the Ram Temple Donation row, the Uttar Pradesh Home Department has submitted the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) final report, along with n

Prime Minister Modi Advocates Living with Dignity and Courage

New Delhi, August 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an insightful quote on the social media platform X on Tuesday. He posted a verse that r

Twisha Sharma's husband, mother-in-law charged with suicide abetment by CBI: 'Left her with no other option'

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has alleged in its chargesheet that sustained mental cruelty by Twisha Sharmas husband, Samarth Singh,

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Weatherald dropped, Renshaw called up for second Test against Bangladesh

The opener has paid the price for Australia's poor display in Darwin and is the only change made to the squad

Lokesh Delighted as 29 AP Teachers Begin Learning Journey in Finland

Nara Lokesh expressed hope that the teachers would take these learnings back to their classrooms and develop approaches suited to Andhra Pradesh

Kazakhstan to hold first Parliamentary elections on August 23 under new Constitution

Kazakhstan is holding a national election on August 23 to form its first Kurultai. This unicameral parliament replaces the former bicameral legis

10-metre-deep crater on Rs 36,000-crore Ganga Expressway after heavy rain

metredeep crater on Rs crore Ganga Expressway after heavy rain

Is the American dream losing its allure for Asia's brightest students?

In July, the White House issued a rule that eliminates the system that allowed foreign pupils to remain in the country, as long as they maintaine

Police Encounter in Ghaziabad and Jhansi Leads to Arrest of Two Suspects

Mumbai, August 18: In a significant police operation, two suspects were apprehended following a shooting incident in the Vijay Nagar area of Ghaz

Sridhar Vembu says it is becoming difficult to do business after memory prices climb 500% in 12 months

Sridhar Vembu says it is becoming difficult to do business after memory prices climb in months

Sunshine Pictures launches IPO todayat 342-360

As much as 50% of the net issue is reserved for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs), while 15% is reserved for non-institutional investors (NII

Jharkhand Cabinet cancels JSSC-CGL exam; CM Hemant Soren orders probe into exams since 2014

Good old days, cuddles: Alia Bhatt shares unseen holiday pics with Ranbir, Raha

Good old days cuddles Alia Bhatt shares unseen holiday pics with Ranbir Raha

Woman introduces her 'AI child', claims it was born from 17 hours of archival work

Woman introduces her AI child claims it was born from hours of archival work

Tamil Nadu govt makes online registration mandatory for first-sale plots, flats

Tamil Nadu govt makes online registration mandatory for firstsale plots flats

PM would have called Bhagat Singh, Ambedkar dimagi Naxals: Kejriwal

I want to tell the Prime Minister that I, Arvind Kejriwal, am a dimaagi naxal according to him because I am a patriot, and I am proud of it, said

Adani Enterprises targets Nifty crown after years of turmoil and scrutiny

The shares have surged 34% so far in 2026, putting the company on track to end the year as the top gainer on the NSE Nifty 50 Index

Philippine High School student kills classmate, then shoots self

Philippine High School student kills classmate then shoots self

Trump Advocates for Voter ID Laws in the U.S. Using India as a Model

Washington, August 18: U.S. President Donald Trump presented Indias electoral system as a model for America on Monday. He reiterated his demand f

Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran Wedding: Venue, Date Details Out

Anirudh has a strong lineup of upcoming projects, including Jailer 2, The Paradise, Arasan, King, and AA23 x A6, among others.

IND vs SL, 1st Test Day 4: Will rain spoil India's victory push in Galle?

IND vs SL st Test Day Will rain spoil Indias victory push in Galle

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No AC, Ryanair passengers strip, vomit, collapse as aircraft turns air fryer

No AC Ryanair passengers strip vomit collapse as aircraft turns air fryer

Iran war: Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data shows

Ship crossings via the Strait of Hormuz were low on Monday. Six commodity ships transited the strait, a slight increase from the weekend. No larg

'I apologise on his behalf': Vijay after minister's Karunanidhi reference

'Sab talvaar chalayenge': Pant's hilarious Jadeja banter caught on stump mic

India had reduced Sri Lanka to 99/5 by lunch, with Manav Suthar leading the attack. However, Ravindra Jadeja was yet to take a wicket at that sta

Chandrasekaran's exit splits Tata Sons board over succession next steps

Chandrasekarans exit splits Tata Sons board over succession next steps

Russian oppn leader Lev Shlosberg jailed for 11 years for anti-war remarks

CPI(M) slams BJP for lodging police complaints against ex-CM Manik Sarkar

Manik Sarkar has been booked for calling a Jangi-type protests to oust the BJP government to prevent its atrocious, anti-people and divisive poli

Sonalika Joshi shares proud moment as Dilip Joshi

Mumbai , August 18 (IANS) Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actress Sonalika Joshi, who plays Madhavi Bhide, shared glimpses of a special Independe

Trump says Iran won't make deal he thinks is needed, threatens to bomb Oman

US rules out extending 60-day interim agreement as Hormuz shipping talks continue

US lawmakers slam Meta

Washington, Aug 18 (IANS) A group of 19 US lawmakers has slammed Metas election safeguards as inadequate, warning that its rollback of fact-check

Trump honours teen who saved Nathaniel Rai

Washington, Aug 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has honoured a 16-year-old California lifeguard at the White House for rescuing Nathaniel Rai

Trump says Iran unwilling to agree to deal he considers necessary

Washington, Aug 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Tehran wants to reach an agreement with Washington but is unwilling to accept the k

How BJP's Partition day event in Gurgaon exposed its Haryana fault lines

How BJPs Partition day event in Gurgaon exposed its Haryana fault lines

FIFA confirm Kevin Lamour exit weeks after Infantino criticism: Was he sacked?

FIFA confirm Kevin Lamour exit weeks after Infantino criticism Was he sacked

GMR Airports arm begins commercial operations at Bhogapuram's new international airport

GMR Airports announced that its subsidary, GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport (GVIAL) has commenced commercial operations at Alluri Sitarama

Pakistan Dance Video: Indian patriotic song played in Pakistan on 14th August, child performed on stage

Actually, a video is becoming increasingly viral on social media in which the famous song O Meri Zameen from Akshay Kumars famous film Kesari is

upGrad Crosses 2,000 Cr Gross Revenue in FY26; Grows EBITDA 8X to 123 Cr

upGrad Crosses 2,000 Cr Gross Revenue in FY26; Grows EBITDA 8X to 123 Cr

US Envoy Backs Trumps SAVE America Act, Cites Indias Voter ID System

Citing India's 2024 general election as a global benchmark for voter authentication, Gor backed Trump's stance that robust, universal photo ident

Oil rises as Iran signals offensive stance, US rules out ceasefire extension

Brent at $91.14; Hormuz tanker traffic remains a trickle amid supply-risk concerns

Utility & reliability of caste data to be assessed post-census

Hemant Soren Caves To Protesters' Demands: JSSC-CGL Exam Scrapped, Investigation Ordered Into Decade Of Irregularities

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Awarapan 2 star Emraan Hashmi's Rs 16 crore Mumbai home is understated, spacious and stylish

Emraan Hashmi is one of Bollywood's well-known actors, having built his career with films such as Murderand Jannat,and a reputation for taking on

U.S. Lawmakers Question Metas Election Security Measures Amid Rising AI Threats

Washington, August 18: A group of 19 U.S. lawmakers has raised concerns about Metas election security measures ahead of the 2026 elections. They

NUCLEAR STRIKE ON IRAN? Trump Team Is Discussing Ultimate Escalation - Report

Reports suggest the Trump administration is discussing whether nuclear weapons could be used against Iran as negotiations collapse and the Strait

KBR Park One Way: Check Road Diversions on Google Maps

For the convenience of commuters and to guide motorists, proper signage boards have been installed, along with the necessary traffic equipment.

Student shot a classmate to death then killed himself at school in southern Philippines, mayor says

Two students died in a shooting at a Philippines high school Tuesday. The incident occurred at a school attached to Ateneo de Zamboanga Universit

'What you did was incredible': Trump meets California lifeguard and boy he rescued

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SBI Securities remains Neutral while Anand Rathi gives Subscribe; Anchor investors pick up 110.15 crore; listing scheduled for August 25

US to announce steps to help refiners produce more fuel, energy chief Wright says

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced steps to increase refinery fuel output soon. High gasoline prices are a concern for President Donald T

Hardik Pandya makes Kranti Gaud's birthday extra special with signed jersey

Hardik Pandya makes Kranti Gauds birthday extra special with signed jersey

Boosting connectivity with Russia: India plans to send first cargo ship along Northern Sea Route in 2027

India plans its first cargo ship voyage along the Northern Sea Route next year. Russia's Arkhangelsk region is discussing economic potential and

Facing quagmire in Iran, Trump turns to familiar face Kim Jong-un

Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?

Hawaii tropical storms leave 1.17 lakh without power, one dead

Honolulu: Thousands were without power Monday, August 17, after Tropical Storm Lala uprooted trees from downtown Honolulu to the Big Island, wher

Kushner meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in effort to break logjam over Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country's military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administrati

Dinakar questions Chidambaram on Dimagi Naxalite

Let Mr. Chidambaram dare to discuss the current situation in comparison with that of the previous UPA Government, particularly with regard to the

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'Will implicate you in Pulwama attack case': Elderly couple duped of Rs 42 lakh

Will implicate you in Pulwama attack case Elderly couple duped of Rs lakh

Iran fishermen venture back to Hormuz despite fears of new fighting

Nearly a dozen fishermen were killed off Bandar Abbas and nearby southern islands, and 17 others from the neighbouring Sistan-Baluchistan provinc

A Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp to save it from development; 15 years later, 275 wood storks were nesting there in a thriving wildlife haven

A Florida couple purchased a cypress swamp to protect its wildlife habitat. They actively managed the land, creating a thriving sanctuary for man

NYC Mayor Mamdani speaks in Bangla, Mandarin and Spanish to promote Broadway

Zohran Mamdanis multilingual command is garnering rave reviews from users on social media

In this year of phone price hikes, Google Pixel 11 Series is rather well-priced

In this year of phone price hikes Google Pixel Series is rather wellpriced

Trump Claims Iran Unwilling to Accept Necessary Deal Amidst Tensions

Washington, August 18: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Tehran is interested in negotiating with Washington, but is not willing to accept