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Gold-Silver Price: Gold became costlier by Rs 2000, silver also jumped, check latest rates from here

Gold-Silver Price Today 19 August 2026: Today both gold and silver are on the rise. You can know from here how much their prices have changed. Go

Joint military drill cut short at Washington

SEOUL: Following the decision by US President Donald Trump, the joint military exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) between the United States of A

US President Trump asks negotiating team to hold off Iran talks until Tehran is ready for a deal

US President Donald Trump has asked his negotiating team to hold off talks with Iran until Tehran is ready to make a deal, adding that there was

Sabarmati Express Extended to Katra, Train Timings Revised

The Railway has decided to extend Train Nos. 19223/19224 Sabarmati BGJammu TawiSabarmati BG Express up to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, providing

Awarapan 2 crosses Rs 100 crore in India within five days, matching Kabir Singh and Sooryavanshi's feat

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has achieved a major box-office milestone within just five days of its release. The sequel to the 2007 cult classic Aw

India face Pakistan in FIH Men

The Indian mens team will face arch-rivals Pakistan in a crucial Pool D encounter of the FIH Mens Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen, the Netherlands

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on ICC President and Senior Lawyer Amid Intensifying Campaign

Washington, August 19: The United States has imposed sanctions on the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and a senior trial lawy

National Aluminium Company Ltd Slides 1.68%

National Aluminium Company Ltd has added 11.24% over last one month compared to 2.42% gain in BSE Metal index and 0.63% drop in the SENSEX

Innovana Thinklabs Ltd Spikes 17.16%

Innovana Thinklabs Ltd has added 7.19% over last one month compared to 4.1% gain in BSE Information Technology index and 0.63% drop in the SENSEX

Harish Rao Placed Under House Arrest in Kokapet

A large number of police personnel were deployed outside his residence.

Jharkhand government cancels 44 recruitment exams over alleged irregularities

Jharkhand government last night released a list of 44 recruitment exams that have been cancelled due to irregularities, amid student protests ove

Panel seeks 20% cap on drug, medical device mark-ups

Detergent In Place Of Salt In Mid-Day Meal, 36 Students Fall Ill At Bihar School

The containers of salt and detergent powder were kept at the same place in the kitchen, and the cook allegedly mistook the detergent for salt and

Major Fraud in Bollywood: 1.5 Crore Scam Involving Dhamal Rights

Mumbai, August 19: A shocking case of fraud has emerged from Mumbais film industry. A well-known distribution company has been accused of scammin

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal invites Japanese businesses to deepen investments and partnerships in India

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has highlighted the growing depth and strategic importance of the India-Japan partnership and invited

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Aug 19 (PTI) The rupee rose marginally by 1 paisa to 95.73 on Wednesday, assisted by RBI intervention, as heightened tensions in West Asi

How Lucknow fair ride turned horror as 5 injured after Ferris Wheel buckets crash into each other | VIDEO

Five people, including three siblings, were injured after a bucket attached to a Ferris Wheel amusement ride suddenly broke during a Sawan festiv

ACB arrests AAP leader Satyendra Jain along with five others in STP projects tender case

The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi Government has arrested former Minister and AAP leader Satyendar Kumar Jain, IAS officer and former

Uttarakhand Police Arrests Notorious Criminal After Encounter in Dehradun

Dehradun, August 19: In a significant operation, Dehradun police apprehended a notorious criminal following an encounter in the Basant Vihar area

E. coli in Nampally water, 3 Hyderabad railway stations flagged

Hyderabad: The citys three major railway stations have failed a national audit of passenger amenities, with a water sample from Nampally testing

Food labels, claims under FSSAI scanner; firms revise products after notices

EU 'welcomes' Apple steps to comply with digital rules

Apple has frequently hit out at the DMA antitrust rules, complaining it has no choice but to make the changes under threat of large fines

Finance Minister has called upon PSBs and PFIs to build on their institutional strength

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Market opens lower amid weak global cues

At 09:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 159.90 points or 0.20% to 77,078.56. The Nifty 50 index lost 56 points or 0.23% to

Digital local passes can be made online for 121 toll plazas across the country, proposal to simplify national permit rules

NHAI has started the facility of making digital local pass at home at 121 toll plazas, which will provide relief to the residents within 20 km ra

Axis Bank allots 1.23 lakh equity shares under ESOP

The paid-up share capital of the Bank has accordingly increased from Rs. 6,225,564,486 (3,112,782,243 equity shares of Rs. 2/- each) to Rs. 6,225

ICICI Bank receives ratings for its USD 750M Senior Notes issuance

From Moody's Ratings and S&P Global Ratings

Magellanic Cloud and its subsidiaries secure orders worth Rs 111 cr

Rain Expected in Delhi-NCR Today, Relief from Humidity Anticipated

New Delhi, August 19: The monsoon is once again becoming active in the Delhi-NCR region. Rain is expected on Wednesday in Delhi, as well as in No

Indian-Origin Man, 40, Arrested For Groping Young Woman In Canada Park

The British Columbia Prosecution Service subsequently approved two Criminal Code charges against Kurana, one count each of sexual assault and sex

Asian shares slide, South Korea's Kospi down 5.2% as AI stocks fall

Shares slipped Wednesday in Asia after Wall Street pulled further from its all-time high as artificial-intelligence stocks resumed their decline.

Crude oil futures gain as standoff over Hormuz reopening continues

At 9.38 am on Wednesday, October Brent oil futures were at $91.65, up 0.69%, and October crude oil futures on WTI were at $84.77, up 0.84%

OpenAI makes AI safety changes in wake of Hugging Face breach

The latest disclosures serve as fresh evidence that AI agents are capable of acting autonomously in ways that even researchers trained to root ou

Satyendar Jain among 6 held in STP projects tender case: All about the case

The Anti-Corruption Branch has arrested Satyendar Jain and 5 others over alleged irregularities, tender manipulation and a money trail linked to

Who is Natalie Harp who wrote you're all that matters to me for Trump: US Presidents human printer at the centre of a new sexism and relationship row

Natalie Harp, an executive assistant, faces political controversy over her close access to Donald Trump. Senator Jon Ossoff's remarks ignited a d

Gaja Capital IPO opens: Analysts rate it a long-term play; GMP at 18%

Gaja Alternative Asset Management's 550-crore IPO is a mix of a fresh share sale of 450 crore and an offer for sale of 100.00 crore.

Maharashtra Cabinet Clears Rs 6,477 Crore for Jayakwadi Irrigation Project Phase-II

The project is expected to provide irrigation to around 1.31 lakh hectares across Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Ahilyanagar, Beed, Parbhani and Nand

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee rose marginally by 1 paisa to 95.73 on Wednesday, assisted by RBI intervention, as heightened tensions in West Asia kept global markets

Bayerns Musiala diagnosed with neurological disorder after two on-field collapses

I know these can seem scary at first glance but for me, they're currently part of my everyday life; I'm receiving the best medical care for this

Senegal football hires Patrick Vieira as coach to replace fired Pape Thiaw

Senegal hired Patrick Vieira as its new coach on Tuesday to replace Pape Thiaw, who was fired after the team was eliminated from the World Cup in

Watch: Colombia earthquake: More than 300 dead, 1,86,000 people affected, says UN

The United Nations and its humanitarian partners have provided aid to 3,000 people affected by a deadly earthquake in Colombia.

Police Encounter with Criminals in Ghaziabad: Two Suspects Injured

Ghaziabad, August 19: Two incidents of police encounters with criminals were reported in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday. A joint team of

NHRC seeks report from Punjab govt on non-observance of Independence Day in border area schools

The National Human Rights Commission has taken cognisance of a complaint regarding Independence Day non-observance. It seeks a detailed report fr

SEMICON India 2026 To Bring 500 Exhibitors, 150 Global Speakers To New Delhi As India Expands Semiconductor Manufacturing Ecosystem

KKR signs definitive agreement to acquire minority stake in BookMyShow

KKR's investment will support BookMyShow's next phase of growth as the entertainment platform scales its live events business and deepens its off

IND vs SL live streaming: Where to watch 1st Test Day 5 action live?

Sri Lanka will resume Day 5 at 84 for four after 34 overs, chasing a big target of 372 set by the Shubman Gill-led Team India

Bigg Boss: Navdeeps Responds To Uppal Balu's Allegations

Actors Navdeep, Bindu, and Abhijeet are serving on the judging panel to evaluate the candidates.

Kolkata Hotel Fire: 9 Dead, Including Child; Several Injured In Midnight Blaze

Nine people died and six were injured after a midnight hotel fire engulfed central Kolkata.

FM Sitharaman urges PSBs to be 'cool' for young customers; asks to launch month-long youth campaign

FM Sitharaman urges PSBs to be 'cool' for young customers; asks to launch month-long youth campaign

Need To Pay Rent: Shehzad Poonawalla's First Interview After Quitting BJP

Shehzad Poonawalla also repeatedly insisted that his resignation was not a sudden move, but that he had been thinking about it since 2024

Bus takes different route, passenger misses flight; commission orders Rs 73K payout

A consumer commission ordered Greenline Travels to pay compensation for a significant delay. The bus company's route deviation caused a passenger

Nifty slips for seventh day as crude surge, bond yield spike rattle markets

The Nifty 50 opened at 24,152.05, against its previous close of 24,154.90; the Sensex opened at 77,218.05 against its previous close of 77,235.46

Antonio Guterres Calls for Support for Humanitarian Workers Amid Rising Dangers

New Delhi, August 19: The world is observing World Humanitarian Day today. On this occasion, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ha

How Maharashtra charity law led to Tata Sons' first-ever AGM adjournment

A 2025 amendment capped perpetual trustees at public trusts, triggering a freeze on SRTT that blocked Tata Sons' quorum and stalled key sharehold

Puyol hails Rodri as one of the best midfielders after Barcelona signing

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Jubilant Ingrevia board OKs acquisition of 40% stake in deep-tech company Zettaone

Jubilant Ingrevia said that its board has approved the company's entry into a binding term sheet with Zettaone Technologies India for the acquisi

Mourinho officially unveiled as Real Madrid coach in closed-door ceremony

In an unusual ceremony closed to the media and fans, Real Madrid officially presented coach Jose Mourinho on Tuesday. The event took place at the

NHRC Seeks Report on No Independence Day Celebrations in Punjab Border Schools

The Punjab Government has been asked to provide state-wise, district-wise and school-wise details regarding the observance of Independence Day

ACES India Signs 25-Year Agreement with Reliance Jio to Enable 4G and 5G Connectivity across Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3

ACES India Signs 25-Year Agreement with Reliance Jio to Enable 4G and 5G Connectivity across Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex, Nifty Trade Flat As Oil Rises For 4th Day Amid US-Iran Deadlock

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Brent crude closed above $91 a barrel while US WTI moved past the mark of $85 a barrel.

Chennai Airport Under Security Blanket Over Amit Shah Visit Today

The Home Minister will arrive at 7.40 pm on Wednesday where he will be received by the officials

Lindsay Clancy Trial: TikTok Videos Of Mothers Holding Babies And Crying Spark Backlash

TikTok videos showing mothers crying while holding their babies have triggered backlash amid Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, with critics accusing

Independence Day celebrations not held in Punjab border schools, NHRC seeks report

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MEA reacts to UNSC AQIS report on Bangladesh, cites Red Fort terror attack link

MEA reacts to UNSC AQIS report on Bangladesh, cites Red Fort terror attack link

Piyush Goyal praises UP-Japan Investment meet, major focus on semiconductor, green energy

Piyush Goyal praises UP-Japan Investment meet, major focus on semiconductor, green energy

Babar Azam injury blow: Pakistan captain ruled out of first England Test

Pakistan captain Babar Azam was ruled out of the first test against England starting on Wednesday because of a hand injury. Babar was struck on t

19 August, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty open flat, IT stocks rally amid weak global cues

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened almost flat on Wednesday amid weak global cues as renewed strength in crude oil pri

Sextortion, cyberbullying: How Meta targeted the young as trial begins in US, billions sought in penalty

Meta is once again facing trial over risks its platforms may pose to children. The trial kicked off in a California federal court Tuesday with fo

UAE says Iran fired 2 missiles at country as war drags on

The last time the UAE Defense Ministry confirmed being attacked by Iran was in May, when Tehran carried out several strikes on the country

Air New Zealand appoints former Air India CEO Campbell Wilson as director

The appointments come as the airline, New Zealand's national carrier, navigates delayed aircraft deliveries, persistent engine problems and eleva

'Important work still to be done': Carney after Trump halts 50% tariffs

Canada and the United States have made substantial progress on trade issues. Important work remains to be completed between the two North America

ED raids 10 locations linked to Azam Khan, Jauhar University across UP, Delhi

Assam children use boats to reach school after Kemi River bridge is damaged

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Woman Born Without Womb Becomes 26 Weeks Pregnant After Sister Donates Uterus

Her sister Kelly also spoke about the pregnancy, revealing that he kids are really excited to meet their cousin.

Chennais Teynampet Footpaths Rated 1.36 out of 5 on Accessibility

To mark World Pedestrian Day, Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) conducted a walkability audit around its office neighbourhood in Teyn

IIT Kanpur Launches Hindi Cybersecurity Course For Students Across 570 Colleges

IIT Kanpur's C3iHub partners with DBRAU and VIF to launch an online Hindi cybersecurity course for over 3 lakh students across 570 colleges.

PM Modi Advocates for Altruism and Welfare in Recent Social Media Posts

New Delhi, August 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a profound message on social media platform X on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance

From hammering Iran to strangling them: Donald Trump has a new approach in Middle East war

President Trump is shifting his Iran strategy towards sustained economic and military pressure. Talks with Tehran have stalled, and a parallel Ir

Liberia agrees to take 1,200 deportees from U.S.

The deportees will be received within a year, with the first batch of 20 expected on August 20, 2026, Liberia's Information Minister Jerolinmek P

ED raids Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's Trust and university in Uttar Pradesh

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on Wednesday at multiple locations. These searches targeted premises linked to the Maulana Mohammad A

LTTS inks 5-year EI deal valued at $75 million

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has secured a landmark engagement valued at over $75 Million from a leading global technology enterprise.

India Opens Over Rs 3,000 Crore Defence Manufacturing Opportunity With Sixth Indigenisation List

Trump claims over 24,000 noncitizens voted illegally in 2020 US election

His remarks came after his endorsement of the proposed SAVE America Act, introduced in Congress on January 29, which aims to overhaul federal vot

Karimnagar: Free Power for Ganesh Pandals, Says Bandi Sanjay

According to reports, nearly 2,000 Ganesh pandals are set up in Karimnagar every year. Bandi Sanjay said he had personally paid the electricity b

South Korean, US militaries shorten drills after Trump ordered reduction

The South Korean and US militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the US's request, South Korean officials said Wednesday, days after Pre

Former Pak PM Imran Khan's sister meets him at Adiala Jail after 9 months

The meeting lasted approximately 15 minutes in which Noreen briefed Imran about the SC's order regarding his transfer to Islamabad's Shifa Hospit

India in Galle on final day seeking six wickets to win first Test

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CBSE Declares Phase 2 Recruitment Results For Teaching, Non-Teaching Posts

KVS, NVS Recruitment 2026 Results: For posts for which an interview is part of the selection process, the result declared at this stage indicates

At Least Nine Dead in Massive Kolkata Hotel Fire

Police and Disaster Management Department personnel reached the spot for the rescue operation

Tejashwi Yadav to March to Raj Bhavan Against Paper Leaks and Siwan Firing

Patna, August 19: Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the opposition and RJD in Bihar, announced that his party will march to Raj Bhavan on Wednesday.