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In Cabinet Meet, Review Of Ministers' Social Media Performance: Inside Track

India is Meta's largest market by users, with hundreds of millions of people using Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

19 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
Amazon's New Order Confirmation Emails Seen Boosting Phishing Risk

Critics say the emails can be so vague, and sometimes so far removed from the actual product, that they become less useful for telling customers what's being shipped, and more useful to scammers looking for a template to launch phishing attacks.

19 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
Nifty 50 Outlook: Abakkus Sees India Outperforming Asian Peers In H2, But Flags IPO Wave As Key Risk

India's stock market could recover after a weak first half, but Abakkus Investment Managers warns that the heavy IPO pipeline and global risks may restrict the rebound.

19 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
Moderna Shares Rocket 110% Pre-Market As Cancer Drug Trial Success

Moderna's shares were up 91.01% to $120.26 on the NadaqGS's pre-market trade at 8:39 a.m. EDT.

19 Aug 2026 6:42 pm
$90 Oil = Hawkish Tilt? RBI MPC Member Sees One Rate Hike In 2026

Poonam Gupta said improving monsoon conditions and resilient domestic activity have strengthened India's growth outlook despite persistent geopolitical tensions.

19 Aug 2026 6:39 pm
Should India Keep UPI Free For Consumers? Ex-Payments Body Chief Explains

Santanu Paul, former NPCI chief, argued that UPI's remarkable success is directly linked to its free-to-use model

19 Aug 2026 6:36 pm
East Bengal vs SC Delhi LIVE Streaming, Durand Cup Semi-Final: How To Watch

East Bengal vs SC Delhi LIVE Streaming, Durand Cup 2026 Semi-Final LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

19 Aug 2026 6:35 pm
Was In Jail When Tender Floated: Satyendar Jain To Court After Arrest In Corruption Case

He said he was in jail at the time and was not in charge of any ministry though he was technically a minister. He was relieved of the portfolio after he was arrested on May 30, 2022, by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case.

19 Aug 2026 6:34 pm
Durand Cup LIVE: East Bengal Face Stern Test vs Free-Scoring SC Delhi In SF

East Bengal vs SC Delhi LIVE Score Updates, Durand Cup 2026 Semi-final: East Bengal FC and SC Delhi will clash in the first semi-final of the 135thDurandCupat the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in...

19 Aug 2026 6:34 pm
India Replaces Indonesia As Asia's Least-Preferred Stock Market In Survey

The lack of a clear AI exposure remains the key concern for Indian equities, with weak growth emerging as the next most important risk, according to a survey.

19 Aug 2026 6:33 pm
We Are Gen Z Is New Jaanta Nahin Mera Baap Kaun Hai: Omar Abdullah

The phrase Gen Z has carried weight in India's public conversation since June, when it became associated with student protests in Delhi.

19 Aug 2026 6:29 pm
Rs 14 Lakh Tuition, Rs 3 Lakh Bus Fee: Dubai Woman Breaks Down Daughter's School Costs

Her detailed breakdown has drawn attention online, with users debating the high cost of international education in Dubai.

19 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
Iran Considers Hitting US Military Targets In Europe If Trump Escalates War: Report

According to the report, a British air base in Cyprus that was targeted by a drone in March is one of the potential targets. The attack, at the time, was the first on the British military facility and marked an escalation in the conflict.

19 Aug 2026 6:27 pm
19 Aug 2026 6:25 pm
Hind Rajab Killing: Israel Military Launches Criminal Probe Amid Global Flak

Israel opens criminal probes into Gaza killings, including the death of six-year-old Hind Rajab, amid mounting scrutiny of its military conduct.

19 Aug 2026 6:24 pm
This New York Techie Had A Rs 3.3-Crore Google Salary. Here's Why He Walked Away

Kevin Naughton Jr left his lucrative Google job after building enough savings to pursue entrepreneurship with a financial safety net.

19 Aug 2026 6:22 pm
AI Premium? Why Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Price Is Expected To Jump By Rs 20,000

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series could become more expensive in India, with leaks pointing to higher prices, rising memory costs and major hardware upgrades.

19 Aug 2026 6:18 pm
Migration, Fertility: Why Akal Takht Is Urging Sikhs To Have More Children

Another reason prompting the Akal Takht heads to encourage Sikhs to have more children and marry at a prime reproductive age is the declining Sikh population.

19 Aug 2026 6:18 pm
Education Minister Joshi Reviews Implementation Of Prime Minister's Free Online Coaching Initiative

The prime minister had announced free online coaching for aspirants preparing for competitive exams to ease the financial burden on their families.

19 Aug 2026 6:14 pm
What Is India's National Bird? Uttarakhand University Answer Key Says Crow, Row Follows

The error quickly drew criticism from candidates who raised questions over the university's examination process.

19 Aug 2026 6:10 pm
Minors Sexually Abused At Private Military School In Nagpur, Director Arrested

The action followed a police complaint by a teenage survivor alleging sexual and mental harassment at the private facility.

19 Aug 2026 6:10 pm
How 2021 Meetings Shaped Delhi Sewage Treatment Plant Tender Irregularities

The IFAS proposal, an in-principle approval, key meetings and a Rs 1,546.32-crore estimate were all from 2021, months before Satyendar Jain's arrest, sources said.

19 Aug 2026 6:07 pm
The Odyssey Box Office Collection Day 33: Christopher Nolan Film Keeps Posting Steady Earnings

The Odyssey continues its fifth-week theatrical run and its total India net collection has reached Rs 181.06 crore.

19 Aug 2026 6:06 pm
Rate Policy Tweak On Cards? RBI MPC Minutes Puts Blame On Food, Fuel For Higher Inflation

The Governor also noted that the developments could suggest a recalibration of the policy rate.

19 Aug 2026 6:03 pm
Badminton WC Live: Huge Upset As Lakshya Sen Crashes Out In Round Of 32

Badminton World Championships 2026 LIVE Updates: India's Lakshya Sen has bowed out of the BWF World Championships 2026 on home soil, losing to USA's Garret Tan in the men's singles Round of 32.

19 Aug 2026 6:02 pm
'Inhumane': German Chancellor Slams Israel's Ben-Gvir For 'Killing 30-40 Palestinians Daily' Remark

Germany condemns Israeli minister's remarks as Gaza diplomacy continues

19 Aug 2026 5:58 pm
Video: Tiger Drags Horse Away In Front Of Tourists Near Jim Corbett Park

A dramatic tiger attack was caught on camera in Uttarakhand's Garjiya area near Ramnagar, with a fully grown Bengal tiger seen dragging away a horse in front of stunned tourists.

19 Aug 2026 5:57 pm
'May Review Travel Advisory For Americans Visiting J&K': US Envoy Sergio Gor

New Delhi, the chief minister here, the government here, we believe have made some incredible steps to keeping this area safer and making it more safe, Sergio Gor said.

19 Aug 2026 5:48 pm
Turkey Next? US Envoy Says Israel's Latest Offensive On Syria Risked Direct Confrontation

US diplomats caution that the lack of direct communication puts the region at risk of unintentional escalation, despite Turkey's condemnation of the strikes and Israel's declaration that it does not seek conflict with Ankara.

19 Aug 2026 5:47 pm
Turkey Next? US Envoy Says Israel's Latest Offensive On Syria Risked

US diplomats caution that the lack of direct communication puts the region at risk of unintentional escalation, despite Turkey's condemnation of the strikes and Israel's declaration that it does not...

19 Aug 2026 5:47 pm
Gaja Alternative Asset Management IPO Closes Day 2 With 0.9x Subscription; GMP Signals 13% Listing Gain

Gaja Alternative Asset Management's IPO opened on August 19, 2026, with a price band of Rs 152-Rs 160 per share, and will close on August 21, 2026.

19 Aug 2026 5:37 pm
Racetrack To Road: How Formula E Is Shaping Valvoline's India Playbook

Valvoline's Formula E partnership with Mahindra Racing is feeding track data into road-ready lubricants, as the company eyes double-digit market share in India.

19 Aug 2026 5:35 pm
Sunshine Pictures vs Shankesh Jewellers IPO: GMP Points To Bigger Listing Gains

Sunshine Pictures IPO has a stronger GMP-implied listing gain of 21.67%, far ahead of Shankesh Jewellers' 3.76%, making it the clear leader.

19 Aug 2026 5:33 pm
Netanyahu's Likud Trails Behind Rival Yashar In Pre-Election Surveys, Israeli Media Says

The primaries came after the Likud Central Committee approved changes giving Netanyahu the authority to select eight of the first 30 positions on the party list.

19 Aug 2026 5:31 pm
Shankesh Jewellers IPO Closes Day 2 With 0.9x Subscription; GMP Signals 4% Listing Gain

Latest GMP for Shankesh Jewellers IPO suggests a potential listing gain of around 4% as subscription closes on day 2.

19 Aug 2026 5:31 pm
iPhone 18 Pro Leak: 18% Speed Upgrade Expected Via A20 Pro, With A Potential Price Hike

The iPhone 18 Pro's A20 Pro chip could deliver 18% higher performance and use 30% less power, according to a new leak on Apple's next flagship.

19 Aug 2026 5:30 pm
India's Newly Added Ports For E-Visa Holders

All foreigners, except Pakistanis, will be allowed to avail themselves of the benefit of the new move, as India does not grant e-visas to travellers with Pakistani passports or Pakistani origin.

19 Aug 2026 5:30 pm
NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1 Result Not Today, Medical Body Announces New Schedule

NEET Counselling 2026: The revised counselling schedule is available on the committee's official website, mcc.nic.in.

19 Aug 2026 5:24 pm
Drug Overdose, Assault? Assam Woman Dies After Party At Friend's Home

Anwesha Saikia, from Pokamura Na-pamua village in Jorhat, had left home with a friend on Saturday. She later fell ill and was taken to Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, where she died.

19 Aug 2026 5:20 pm
Betting On India's AI Future: Nikhil Kamath Backs CtrlS With Rs 200-Crore Investment

CtrlS plans to deploy the funds towards expanding its data centre infrastructure and building capacity to meet this demand.

19 Aug 2026 5:18 pm
Happens: Congress MP Downplays Heated Exchange With Samajwadi Party MLA

The heated exchange reportedly erupted after Imran Masood, who was chairing the meeting in Saharanpur, objected to interruptions and insisted that speakers follow the proceedings of the meeting.

19 Aug 2026 5:16 pm
DC Box Office Collection Day 12: Lokesh Kanagaraj Film Earnings Drop On Second Tuesday

The film's India net collection stands at Rs 58.57 crore, while its India gross collection is Rs 67.43 crore.

19 Aug 2026 5:14 pm
Tourists, Including 8-Year-Old Girl, Thrashed Over Wearing Shorts At Pune Fort

Pune's Haveli Police have registered a case against nine individuals for assaulting tourists over their clothes at the Sinhagad Fort and intimidating people for two hours on August 16 - a day after India celebrated its 80th Independence Day.

19 Aug 2026 5:14 pm
Hyundai India To Hike Car Prices By 1% With Effect From September

This revision in retail price points by Hyundai is due to a rise in input and commodity costs as well as geopolitical uncertainties.

19 Aug 2026 5:14 pm
Wall Street Set For Red Start? Tech Slump, Oil Jitters Among Three Reasons Behind Pre-Market Pressure

Tech shares weaken as oil climbs above $90; investors await Fed minutes amid surging global bond yields

19 Aug 2026 5:11 pm
1 Killed, 6 Injured As CNG Cylinder Explodes At Fuel Pump In Delhi

The explosion occured when a truck was filling gas in its CNG cylinder. According to the DCP, the person who was filling the gas in the CNG cylinder of the truck got killed in the accident. He died on the spot.

19 Aug 2026 5:10 pm
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Postponed; Check Revised Dates

MCC has officially postponed NEET Round 1 seat allotment result. The result will now be declared on August 21, 2026, instead of August 19.

19 Aug 2026 5:07 pm
Ticked Most Boxes: KL Rahul On Why Galle Win Is Ultimate Positive For India

India vice-captain KL Rahul was delighted to see the team ticking several oxes during its 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test, and said the match has enhanced their confidence of playing...

19 Aug 2026 5:06 pm
Ticked Most Boxes: KL Rahul Reveals Why Galle Test Win Is The Ultimate Positive For Team India

India vice-captain KL Rahul was delighted to see the team ticking several oxes during its 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test, and said the match has enhanced their confidence of playing in spin-dominated conditions ahead of some stern assignments.

19 Aug 2026 5:06 pm