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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

Harish Rao Placed Under House Arrest in Kokapet

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

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

Major Fraud in Bollywood: 1.5 Crore Scam Over Dhamal Rights

Mumbai, August 19: A shocking case of fraud and forgery has emerged from the Mumbai film industry involving the distribution rights of one of Bol

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

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

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

Ex-Anthony Fauci adviser pleads guilty in US to conspiring to conceal COVID-19 records

A former adviser to Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty to conspiring to hide government documents. David Morens admitted to evading public records laws

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

Anthropic prepares supervoting power for founders ahead of IPO: Report

Anthropic is structured as a public benefit corporation, which is legally required to balance commercial success with social and public benefit

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

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.

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

India offers city gas suppliers incentives to boost domestic piped connections

Under the incentive scheme, effective September, city gas distribution companies will get an additional 200 standard cubic metres of cheaper

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

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

Energy stocks hit record as oil rises on fading deal hopes

The S&P 500 Energy Sector Index climbed 1.8% on Tuesday, marking the first all-time high for the gauge since March 27

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

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

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

Imran Khans sister meets him after 9 months as Pak SC orders hospital transfer

Noreen Niazi met her brother Imran Khan in Adiala Jail after nine months. The Supreme Court ordered weekly family meetings and his transfer to a

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

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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

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

Adanis Nifty comeback fuelled by bets on Indias infrastructure

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 a spot it he

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

'You must have at least 10 such schools': CJP's Ashutosh Ranka urges Rajasthan Education Minister to showcase top institutes built during his tenure

Ashutosh Ranka of CJP challenged Rajasthan's Education Minister Madan Dilawar. Ranka requested Dilawar to identify ten finest educational campuse

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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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

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

Can existing retail stores challenge dark stores in quick-commerce race?

As quick commerce expands into smaller cities, existing retail stores can lower fixed costs, but their edge depends on order density, basket econ

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

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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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.

5 Books that show how failures create unexpected success

Discover five powerful books that reveal how failures, mistakes, and setbacks can become stepping stones toward unexpected success and growth.

Onam festive rush triggers surge in flower prices in Keralam

Merchants say that acute water scarcity and adverse weather in key cultivation hubs across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh have severel

DMK-TVK Clash in Assembly Over Shifting of CMs Office

DMK leader and former public works minister E.V. Velu questioned the proposed construction of a new Chief Ministers chamber at Namakkal Kavignar

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge alleges, RSS gets most of the funding under FCRA

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge alleges, RSS gets most of the funding under FCRA

Tragic Hotel Fire in Kolkata Claims Nine Lives, Including a Child

Kolkata, August 19: A devastating fire broke out at a hotel on Free School Street in Kolkatas New Market area during the midnight hours between T

Stock Alert: Exide Inds, Balkirshna Inds, Hindustan Zinc, BPCL, Jubilant Ingrevia

Bandhan Bank, LIC, Manappuram Finance and SAIL barred from fresh F&O positions on 19 August 2026.

Shiprocket, Behari Lal Engineering IPO listing date today, here's what GMPs suggest ahead of market debut

Shares of Shiprocket Ltd and Behari Lal Engineering Ltd are set to debut on the bourse today, August 19, 2026.

Rail Users Association demands a train from Sahebganj to Bhagalpur / Jamalpur during prolonged gap in the evening

The Rail Passengers Association has written a letter to the Railway Minister Sri Ashwini Vaishnav demanding a passenger train service ... Read mo

Arsenal chief executive Garlick targets signings to

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NHRC asks Punjab govt for report on Independence Day in border schools

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India to take on Pakistan in high-stakes Hockey World Cup clash

None of the current crop of Indian players has faced Pakistan in a hockey World Cup before. But they have someone in their corner who knows exact

Tukaram Mundhe explains how the sale of prohibited gutka will be controlled across Maharashtra

How our perception of pain shapes our response to life

Our suffering is often shaped by how we interpret difficult situations. Learn how changing your perspective can reduce emotional pain.

Tania Sachdev: The Glamour Girl of Chess Who Won Her First International Title at Age Eight

New Delhi, August 19: Tania Sachdev is a prominent name in the world of Indian chess. She is not only an accomplished chess player but also a suc

Jharkhand govt releases list of 44 recruitment exams cancelled over irregularities

Tried To Open Up the Game: Lakshya Sen on BWF WC Comeback Win

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen credited a tactical change and better adaptation to the court conditions for his comeback victory over Austria's Coll

Tukaram Mundhe led-FDA ordered to pay Rs 5 lakh fine to a Pune sweet shop for suspending licence despite 98% compliance

Bombay High Court has ordered Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a Pune sweets shop after questioning the contin

Punjab Police arrests 3 wanted Bambiha gang operatives after deporting them from Malaysia

Punjab Police has reported a major breakthrough against organised crime after three alleged operatives linked to the Davinder Bambiha gang were d

Government Approves Incentive Scheme To Expand Domestic Piped Natural Gas Connections Across India

Bihar School Cook Mistakes Detergent for Salt, Adds It to Meal

The containers of salt and detergent powder had reportedly been kept at the same place in the kitchen, and the cook allegedly mistook the deterge

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan raided by ED in Jauhar University case, searches at 10 locations in Delhi, UP

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out raids at multiple properties linked to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan in Uttar Prades

Arsenal manager Arteta confident of Premier League title defence

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Uttarakhand: Bodies of 2 missing THDC tunnel workers recovered in Chamoli, death toll reaches 10

US, Canada reach deal to delay 50% tariffs on Canadian imports: Trump

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was delaying the 50 per cent US tariffs on USD 20 billion worth of Canadian imports after the two countrie

Soha Ali Khan explains why she limits sharing photos of daughter Inaaya online

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Apollo Hospitals launches seven-day outpatient services

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Maha govt makes snakebite notifiable disease, reporting of cases compulsory

The Maharashtra government has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, making it mandatory for all hospitals, medical colleges and healthcare pr

In T.N., Tahsildar suspended for ordering collection of details of Communist party members

M. Ayyasamy, the tahsildar of Guziliamparai in Dindigul district, issued the order on August 18 and directed officials to submit the details by t

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Reacts To Offer From NDA Leader To Join His Party

Union minister Ramdas Athawale, whose party is part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, had on Monday suggested Dipke should consider jo