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Closing Auction Rule Hitting Trade? How To Navigate Sensex, Nifty Divergence

Stock Market Today: Since August 3,the final price is determined through a closing auction that runs until a random point between 3:28 pm and 3:30 pm.

18 Aug 2026 7:51 am
I Understand Him. He Understands Me: Trump On Ties With Kim Jong Un

US President Donald Trump said he was making the situation much safer through his ties to Kim, whom he met three times in his first spell in the White House, but has yet to encounter during his second term.

18 Aug 2026 7:49 am
I Apologise On His Behalf: Vijay As Minister Mentions Karunanidhi Without Title

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay apologises after minister omits honorifics for former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi in Assembly.

18 Aug 2026 7:44 am
IGNOU July 2026 Registration Last Date Extended To August 31

IGNOU has extended the application deadline for July 2026 ODL admissions to August 31, 2026, via its official admission portal.

18 Aug 2026 7:37 am
Reliance Infra Gets Pre-Cognizance Notice From CBI In Rs 3,000-Crore PMLA Case

According to regulatory disclosures, the ED's complaint is linked to the ongoing investigation into Reliance Home Finance Limited and other associated entities.

18 Aug 2026 7:25 am
Siraj Gives Umpire A Scare With Bullet Throw, Jadeja Left Amused - Video Viral

An incident involving Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja during Day 3 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka has gone viral on social media.

18 Aug 2026 7:17 am
Advancing Legacy Of Credible Journalism: Wishes Pour In For NDTV's New Identity

NDTV on Independence Day unveiled a new brand identity anchored in the thought 'When It Really Matters' and unveiled a new logo.

18 Aug 2026 7:16 am
NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Choice Filling Extended Till August 18

NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 choice filling and locking has been extended till August 18. Candidates can submit preferences on the MCC website.

18 Aug 2026 7:12 am
Manjrekar Hits Back At Ex-India Star As On-Air Banter Turns Ugly: 'Can We Cut?'

Former India cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik were involved in an on-air spat during Day 3 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

18 Aug 2026 7:11 am
Trump's Nod To India's Electoral System In Push For Mandatory US Voter ID

Trump noted that not even one per cent of voters in India used postal ballots in the recent general elections, and every voter had a valid photo identity document.

18 Aug 2026 7:05 am
Cannot Be Arbitrarily: Court On Governor's Premature Release Power

A bench of Justices J J Munir and Tarun Saxena made the observation while quashing an order refusing premature release to a convict, who was sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment.

18 Aug 2026 6:37 am
FIRs To Be Filed Over Delhi Yamuna Cleanup Irregularities, Says Parvesh Verma

Detailing the action plan for Yamuna's rejuvenation, Verma clarified that pollution abatement and riverfront beautification will move forward simultaneously.

18 Aug 2026 6:33 am
Would Pay A Price: Moscow Warns UK After British-Made Drones Hit Russia

In a statement, Russia's embassy in London accused Britain of becoming an accomplice and co-perpetrator of the attacks and of deliberately opting for an escalation in the conflict.

18 Aug 2026 4:46 am
Trump Slams CNN Reporter Over Natalie Harp, North Korea Questions

During an event in the Oval Office, reporter Kristen Holmes asked Trump, 80, to respond to comments by a Democratic lawmaker about the president's executive assistant Natalie Harp, 35.

18 Aug 2026 4:29 am
Trump Envoy Says Hamas Disarmament Could Begin Within 30 Days

Hamas had pledged to hand over its weapons to a new Palestinian governing body, an arrangement that brought scepticism from Netanyahu but which Trump hailed as a breakthrough.

18 Aug 2026 2:54 am
Jharkhand Student Leader Devendra Nath Mahto Ends Hunger Strike

Jharkhand's student leader Devendra Nath Mahato called off his hunger strike late this evening.

18 Aug 2026 1:09 am
BJP's New IT Cell Chief Bets Big On Instagram, Reels & Gen Z

New BJP IT Cell chief Deepak Mhaske says Instagram will be a key focus area as the party looks to strengthen its connect with young voters. Emphasising platform-specific content, reels and targeted outreach, Mhaske signals a renewed BJP push to engage Gen Z audiences ahead of future electoral battles.

17 Aug 2026 11:58 pm
US TV Anchor Caught On Video Calling Colleague A 'Bi**ch' In Heated Newsroom Clash

The footage appears to show a disagreement developing over scripts and the workflow surrounding the recording.

17 Aug 2026 11:44 pm
Reversing Abortion, Calls For Help: CBI Chargesheet Of Twisha Sharma Case

An extraordinary minute-by-minute account forms part of the CBI's 30-page chargesheet in the Twisha Sharma death case, filed on August 14, which accuses her husband and his mother of subjecting Twisha to mental cruelty and abetting her suicide.

17 Aug 2026 11:43 pm
Leopard Skins, Traps, NGO: Curious Poaching Case Emerges In Madhya Pradesh

In a strongly worded statement, the NGO vehemently rejected the allegations, warning that treating legitimate anti-poaching intelligence work as wildlife crime could frighten informants.

17 Aug 2026 11:27 pm
No Backdoor Entry: Chandrababu Naidu Defends Andhra Teacher Recruitment

Chandrababu Naidu said the credibility of the recruitment process was reflected in the response of candidates who did not make the final selection.

17 Aug 2026 11:27 pm
Anti-Terror Agency's Dog Gets Army Award For Red Fort Blast Heroics

Donny, a specialist canine in explosive detection from the elite NSG K9 Unit, emerged as a key asset in the aftermath of the VBIED blast at Delhi's Red Fort in November 2025, in which 12 people were killed and 32 others were critically injured.

17 Aug 2026 11:27 pm
Alia Bhatt Shares Unseen Vacation Pics With Ranbir Kapoor And Raha

Alia did not reveal where the holiday took place or when the pictures were clicked

17 Aug 2026 10:16 pm
Jharkhand Cancels Key Exams: 5 Big Announcements By Hemant Soren

The Jharkhand cabinet has decided to cancel examinations conducted since 2014 by TSR Data Processing Pvt Ltd (TDPL), Chief Minister Soren said.

17 Aug 2026 10:11 pm
'Sab Talvaar Chalayenge': Rishabh Pant's Hilarious 'Ravindra Jadeja' Banter Caught On Stump Mic

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant and substitute fielder Sarfaraz Khan left everyone in splits with their hilarious conversation, which was caught on the stump mic during Day 3 of the first Test match against Sri Lanka.

17 Aug 2026 9:53 pm
Life Convict In Rs 1 Crore Kidnapping Case Arrested After 26 Years

The accused had initially fled to Rishikesh to evade arrest, frequently changing his hideouts there, and later moved to Dehradun in 2001, where he assumed a new identity and began a fresh life.

17 Aug 2026 9:37 pm
India's Hockey World Cup 2026 Dreams In Danger? How Pakistan Clash Can Decide Their Future

India suffered a huge setback in their Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign as they slumped to a 2-4 loss against England in their Pool D clash.

17 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
'College Can Wait, Olympics May Not Come Again': Indian Squash Star Anahat Singh Puts Harvard Plans On Hold

India's rising squash star Anahat Singh has put her plans for Harvard on hold to give herself the best possible chance of making history at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with the 18-year-old acknowledging that the opportunity to compete at squash's Olympic debut may not come around again.

17 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
Who Is Shahzad Bhatti? Pak-Backed Handler's Network Busted, Many Arrested

Shah explained how Indian agencies dismantled a Pakistan-backed ISI module run by the terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, arresting 253 people in 14 states and thwarting a pre-Independence Day terror plot.

17 Aug 2026 9:24 pm
PV Sindhu Eases Into 2nd round, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Also Advance In BWF World Championships

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu began her bid for a historic sixth BWF World Championships medal on a rousing note, outclassing Ireland's Sophia Noble in straight games to cruise into the women's singles second round on Monday.

17 Aug 2026 9:22 pm
Chemistry Classroom To BJP War Room: Meet Amit Malviya's Successor Deepak Mhaskey

According to BJP sources, Deepak Mhaskey belongs to a senior BJP leadership from Chhattisgarh's Raipur.

17 Aug 2026 9:21 pm
Durand Cup 2026: Mohun Bagan Prevail On Penalties Over Jamshedpur FC, Secure Semi-Final Berth

Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Jamshedpur FC 9-8 on penalties to cruise to the semi-finals of the Durand Cup on Monday.

17 Aug 2026 9:18 pm
India Suffer 1st Defeat Of Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, Lose 2-4 To England

India conceded three second-half goals to suffer a 2-4 defeat to the higher-ranked England in their second pool match of the men's Hockey World Cup on Monday.

17 Aug 2026 9:11 pm
Trump's Appeal In Sexual Assault Case Rejected Again By US Supreme Court

The Supreme Court did not give any reason for its decision not to hear the president's challenge. The court in late June also refused to hear Trump's appeal against the original May 2023 verdict.

17 Aug 2026 9:11 pm
'Don't Beg': Pakistan's Strict Warning To Hajj Pilgrims In Saudi Arabia

The Pakistani Embassy in Saudi Arabia, in a message aimed at incoming Umrah pilgrims and workers, urged Pakistani nationals to comply fully with Saudi laws and the conditions attached to their visas.

17 Aug 2026 8:53 pm
Vijay's Jana Nayagan To Make OTT Debut On August 21, Here's Where To Watch

The announcement comes weeks after Jana Nayagan finally reached theatres on July 23 following multiple delays

17 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
To Handle Gen Z, The BJP Finds A Young Replacement For Tejasvi Surya

BJP Appoints Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi as National BJYM President, Replacing Tejasvi Surya

17 Aug 2026 8:41 pm
Man Dies After 'Manjha' Slits Throat On Delhi-Meerut Expressway

The incident was reported to police by passersby through the Dial-112 emergency service.

17 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
School Assembly News Headlines (August 18): Top National, International News

Today's News Bulletin: Trump's envoy Jared Kushner met Netanyahu on Monday after holding talks with Hamas leaders.

17 Aug 2026 8:05 pm
Himanta Sarma's 'Anarchy' Jibe At Sonia, Rahul Gandhi Over Vande Mataram Row

Sarma said the conduct of the Congress leadership during the rendition of the national song raised questions about how the party would govern if it returned to power.

17 Aug 2026 8:01 pm
Woman Calls Herself 'Mother' Of An AI Child Named Lumen, Video Baffles Internet

Mizra begins by introducing herself as the mother of an AI child before asking her laptop to introduce Lumen.

17 Aug 2026 7:59 pm
Congress Chief Present, Vande Mataram Not Sung In Full At Goa Event Amid Row

The Vande Mataram recitation by Kharge and other leaders took place before the start of a Goa Congress convention.

17 Aug 2026 7:57 pm
Vizag Airport Ends Scheduled Flights As Bhogapuram Airport Takes Over

According to the notification, commercial operations at the Civil Enclave at Visakhapatnam Airport, located at INS Dega, will cease once Bhogapuram airport becomes operational.

17 Aug 2026 7:47 pm
Delhi University 2026 Election Rules: Paperless Campaign, Video Speeches, No Printed Posters

DUSU Elections 2026: As per the official guidelines, the use of loudspeaker, vehicle, and animals for the purpose of canvassing is prohibited.

17 Aug 2026 7:16 pm
'Does True Love Exist?' Kashmera Shah Shares Cryptic Post Amid Govinda-Sunita Ahuja Spat

Kashmera's remarks came as Govinda and Sunita Ahuja's personal life remained in the spotlight, with the couple making public comments about their marriage

17 Aug 2026 7:14 pm
The Return Of Ram Madhav: What It Means For RSS-BJP Relations

Ram Madhav has been appointed a national vice president, marking his return to the BJP's core organisation after six years.

17 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
With 8 Leaders, UP Gets The Lion's Share In BJP's Big Revamp Under Nitin Nabin

The appointments come months after Nitin Nabin, who is the youngest to helm the party, took over as the BJP chief in December.

17 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
Gen Z Intern Refuses 9 am Court Duty Due To Gym Schedule, Lawyer's Post Sparks Debate

According to the lawyer, the intern said he would not be able to make it because he had to go to the gym but agreed to do it as a one-time exception.

17 Aug 2026 7:10 pm
All About Khalil Al-Hayya, Top Hamas Top Leader Who Met Trump's Son-In-Law

The Cairo meeting marked Hayya's second with Kushner: in October 2025, he led a Hamas delegation in negotiations with Kushner and US envoy Steve Witkoff.

17 Aug 2026 7:09 pm