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Amitabh Bachchan Reveals Late Night Match-Watching Secrets with Abhishek

Mumbai, August 17: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is currently captivating audiences with his quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18. During the sh

Nxtra Data standalone net profit declines 10.05% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 22.17% to Rs 699.90 crore

Clix Capital Services Pvt standalone net profit rises 82.33% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 7.19% to Rs 263.75 crore

Godrej Finance standalone net profit rises 420.96% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 80.72% to Rs 573.29 crore

IKOMA Technologies standalone net profit declines 97.06% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 91.57% to Rs 0.14 crore

MDR on UPI payments: Six rules govt must settle before charges can start

The Bill opens the door to selective UPI MDR, but leaves the operating details undecided. Here are six questions the final framework will need to

Garlon Polyfab Industries reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.01 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Reported sales nil

India forex reserves jumps $14.14 billion to $707 billion

For the week ended August 7, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased USD 9.946 billion to USD 574.625 billion.

RBI to close FCNR(B) forex swap facility window on 31 August

Under the facility, forex inflows through FCNR(B) deposits stood at $52.30 billion as of 13 August 2026, accounting for the bulk of the total $56

Market braces for cautious start as oil stays elevated

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Stock Alert: Reliance Inds, Voltas, Patanjali Foods, NMDC, Cochin Shipyard

Voltas reported a 52.19% increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 213.76 crore in Q1 FY27 compared with Rs 140.46 crore in Q1 FY26. Net sales ju

UGC NET June 2026 Exam: Provisional Answer Key Released

The National Testing Agency has released the provisional answer key for the UGC NET June 2026 exam, allowing candidates to verify their responses

Trent Rockets Crowned Womens The Hundred Champions After Dominating Sunrise Leeds

New Delhi, August 17: Trent Rockets have clinched their first Womens The Hundred title. In a commanding final match, they defeated Sunrise Leeds

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Tata Group tensions surfaced before Chandrasekaran's exit. What happened?

Tata Group tensions surfaced before Chandrasekarans exit What happened

Is America behind Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Mecca defence pact? Heres what US President Donald Trump said on 'Islamic NATO'

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Defence Pact: US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Tur

Lakshmi Mittal's steel plant hit in Russian strikes on Zelenskyy's hometown, 2 killed

A Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has hit the ArcelorMittal steel plant

Hyderabad Metro to get 60 new coaches

Hyderabad: New coaches are set to arrive on the Hyderabad Metro Rail network in the coming months, as the state government moves to award a manuf

Hayden Panettiere, Heroes and Nashville star, dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere Heroes and Nashville star dies at

Tributes Paid to Revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra on His Martyrdom Day

New Delhi, August 17: On the martyrdom day of the great revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra, who avenged the atrocities of British rule by assassinat

NTA made the error, taxpayers pay? Gen Z Whistleblower Sarthak on UGC NET re-exam

NTA made the error taxpayers pay Gen Z Whistleblower Sarthak on UGC NET reexam

Alibaba to sell gaming arm for $1.5 billion in boost to AI pivot

Alibaba is undergoing a broader corporate reorganisation under CEO Eddie Wu, divesting non-core assets while making AI and cloud computing a top

Trump terms Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence agreement 'big, bold' step

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement holds any armed offensive against any of the three countries an attack against all of them

PM Modi Shares Inspirational Quote on Unity and Collective Resolve

New Delhi, August 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to the social media platform X on Monday to share an inspirational quote. He stated, Only

Infra stock to be in focus today as company secures LOA from National Highways Authority of India

Shares of Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd (HMPL) will be in focus when markets open for trading today, i.e. on August 17, 2026, as the company has stat

Dimagi Naxal jibe wont work: CJPs Saurav Das hits back at PM Modi over I-Day remark

Iran Speaker claims absolute victory over US, Israel: They failed all war goals

Iran Speaker claims absolute victory over US Israel They failed all war goals

Maharashtra govt forms panel to tackle Chakan industrial belt's infra woes

Facing the ire of companies over potholed roads and traffic snarls in Pune's Chakan industrial belt, the Maharashtra government has admitted seri

Powerball jackpot rises to $35 million for August 17 drawing - Here's what Monday night's winner could take home

Powerball jackpot: The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $35 million for Monday's drawing. No ticket matched all six numbers in Satur

UPI vs cards: Why merchants pay MDR on cards but not on UPI payments

UPI payments are free for merchants, while card transactions carry MDR. Here's why the two digital payment systems have different costs and how a

Jane Street took $15 billion loss in July as AI stocks slumped

Jane Street, which invests in Situational Awareness and directly invests in AI ventures, suffered a rare and severe down month in July amid volat

Passengers Bid Emotional Goodbye to Vizag Airport as Operations Shift to Bhogapuram

Satish, who said he had travelled through the old airport for nearly 20 years, described the transition as both emotional and exciting.

Seven dead in stampede in Bihars Ashok Dham temple

The rush occurred at 6.40 a.m. at Ashok Dham temple in Bihars Lakhisarai

Axe hangs over Australian batters after Darwin disaster

In one of the biggest upsets cricket has seen, the visitors pulled off a historic victory to leave top-ranked Australia shell-shocked and facing

Indonesia quake leaves 12,800 displaced as survivors camp outdoors and wait for aid

Thousands displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia await much-needed aid. Many residents slept outside for a second night, fearing

Ben-Gvir calls for nightly Gaza killings, widening Netanyahu rift

BenGvir calls for nightly Gaza killings widening Netanyahu rift

Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez wedding photos revealed by Vogue

Cristiano Ronaldo Georgina Rodriguez wedding photos revealed by Vogue

New jobs map

Report finds tier-2 and tier-3 centres see more job postings growth than tier-1 centres

At least 7 killed in fire at hotel near Tarapith temple in West Bengal's Birbhum district

A fire erupted at a hotel near Tarapith temple, killing seven pilgrims. The blaze started on the ground floor around 5 am while most devotees sle

OpenAI disbands team responsible for checking risk levels of AI models, report says

OpenAI disbands team responsible for checking risk levels of AI models report says

Free for users, costly to run: The economics behind India's UPI system

UPI remains free for consumers and merchants, but the cost of running India's digital payment infrastructure has revived the debate over MDR, sub

Hyderabad-born MIT astronomer Rohan Naidu, who dropped out of engineering at 18 & loves Test cricket, is behind the 'Black Hole Star' discovery

Black Hole Star: A Hyderabad-born astronomer and fellow scientists have identified a possible black hole star using the James Webb Space Telescop

Bihar: 7 Dead in Stampede-Like Incident at Lakhisarai Temple

The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the bodies of those who died were brought to the hospital

Devotees Flock to Mahakaleshwar Temple for Nag Panchami Celebrations

Ujjain, August 17: On the auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami and the third Monday of Sawan, a significant number of devotees gathered at the Mah

Search continues in Indonesia as 53 die in earthquake

Ruteng: A day after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake jolted eastern Indonesia, rescue teams recovered six more bodies Sunday, August 16, raising the de

She lived like a queen: Film body pays tribute to 27-year-old actor Ananya Raj

She lived like a queen Film body pays tribute to yearold actor Ananya Raj

Five charred to death in massive fire at hotel in West Bengal's Birbhum

Five charred to death in massive fire at hotel in West Bengal's Birbhum

Best Monday motivation quote by Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Your love makes me strong, your hate makes me...' - The relentless mindset that defines CR7

With a resolute mindset, Cristiano Ronaldo reveals his thoughts on how to handle support and criticism effectively. Launching his career at Sport

Aditya Infotech's board to mull fund raising on 19 August'26

Aditya Infotech said its board of directors will meet on 19 August 2026 to consider a proposal for raising funds through various permissible mode

Trump blames vandals for National Mall grass damage after July 4 event

Trump blames vandals for National Mall grass damage after July event

DayOne Launches Singapore's First Biological Data Center Prototype with Cortical Labs and NUS Medicine

DayOne Launches Singapore's First Biological Data Center Prototype with Cortical Labs and NUS Medicine

Vijay's 100 days: Tamil Nadu CM to share vision, roadmap at India Today Roundtable

Vijays days Tamil Nadu CM to share vision roadmap at India Today Roundtable

Bengal hotel fire: 7 charred to death in Birbhum, several critically injured

A massive fire erupted at Hotel Bideshinii in Tarapith early Monday morning. Five guests were killed and several others critically injured in the

'May become offensive': IRGC deputy signals shift in Iran's military doctrine

US Iran war: Tehran's military doctrine is shifting towards an offensive posture, preparing for transformative approaches. The armed forces will

6 Killed, Many Injured In Stampede At Temple In Bihar's Lakhisarai

The incident triggered chaos at the temple premises as a large number of devotees had gathered for worship.

Customs Seizes Gold Worth Rs.3 cr from Myanmar Couple at Chennai Airport

Their claims of having arrived for medical treatment in Chennai, however, raised suspicion when they were unable to produce proper documents or e

Ministers Participate in I-Day Special Prayers, Temple Feasts

A host of Cabinet Ministers led the events across prominent shrines in the city.

Maruti Suzuki best placed to gain from alternative-fuel shift: Analysts

Analysts said that Maruti Suzuki is structurally best placed to benefit from the alternative-fuel shift, given it has a much larger market share

Zimbabwe ferry tragedy: More bodies recovered, death toll at 84

Estimates had put the number of passengers as high as 153 on a ferry authorised to carry 90 people, but the latest official figures now suggest t

TMC paid Rs 160 crore to aviation firm, related entities for jet and helicopter: ED

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating Rs 160 crore transferred from TMC accounts to an aviation firm. This probe includes Rs 82.96 crore r

6-Year-Old Pug Jinny Lu Wins 2026 World's Ugliest Dog Contest

The event featured a parade of strange-yet-sweet-looking dogs competing for the unusual title.

1st Test LIVE: Rain Threat Looms Large, 9-Down India Eye Smart Move vs SL

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score Updates, 1st Test Day 3: India will resume from 460/9, but rain is expected to play spoilsport once again on Day 3.

Jharkhand exam stir: Students burn effigies of CM, Rahul

Ranchi: The agitation by students over alleged irregularities in Jharkhands recruitment examinations intensified on Sunday, August 16, as protest

Delhi auto, taxi drivers to protest at Jantar Mantar over welfare board, fitness fees

Trump Directs Pentagon to Scale Back Military Exercises with South Korea

Washington, August 17: President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has instructed Pentagon officials to significantly reduce the joint mil

Russia Hits Indian Billionaire's Factory In Ukraine As War Spills In Europe

Ukraine earlier launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks of the war.

Pregnant Deepika Heads to Bengaluru Ahead of Second Baby's Arrival

Deepika and Ranveer first met on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. T

US backs 'Islamic Nato': Trump calls Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact 'big, bold and important step'

India vs Sri Lanka: Rain threatens Galle Test and India's WTC charge

India vs Sri Lanka Rain threatens Galle Test and Indias WTC charge

At least seven killed, several injured in stampede-like incident at Bihars Ashokdham Temple

Seven people died and others were injured in a stampede at Ashokdham Temple. An electric pole may have fallen, electrocuting people and causing t

6 killed, several injured in stampede-like incident at Bihars Lakhisarai temple

Stocks to watch today: RIL, Amber Ent, ONGC, Ather Energy, NMDC, Voltas

Stocks to watch today: RIL, Amber Enterprises, ONGC, Ather Energy, NMDC, Voltas, Patanjali Foods, EaseMyTrip, Cochin Shipyard, Jindal Stainless,

6 dead, several injured in stampede-like incident at Ashokdham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai

6 dead, several injured in stampede-like incident at Ashokdham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai

Bangladesh Comes of Age in Tests; India Discovers One Drop Gem

Test cricket is not dying; it has merely become a tier of cricket that is preparation ground for learning the basics

Small merchants built UPI's reach. Here's what government data shows

Small merchants have driven UPI's mass adoption. Here's why defining who qualifies as a small merchant matters as the government creates a framew

Trump terms Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence agreement

Washington: US President Donald Trump has termed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence agreement a big, bold and important first step towards

Alibaba to sell its gaming arm for $1.5 billion in boost to AI pivot

Alibaba is undergoing a broader corporate reorganization, divesting non-core assets while making AI and cloud computing a top strategic priority

IPS officer's 95-year-old mother found dead in UP, jewellery missing; probe on

The 95-year-old mother of IPS officer Ashutosh Mishra was found dead at her home in Rudha Dhamrua village in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar on Su

7 dead after power line snaps, triggers stampede at temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai

dead after power line snaps triggers stampede at temple in Bihars Lakhisarai

Gen Z is seen as living in the moment. Is it thinking further ahead with money?

Gen Z is seen as living in the moment Is it thinking further ahead with money

DMK Gears up for Organisation Overhaul

The DMK is facing charges of following a soft approach to the BJP after the defeat and the resolutions passed at the executive meeting on various

Trump orders South Korea military drill cuts, cites Seoul's stance on US-Israeli conflict with Iran

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