Abhijeet Dipke is AAP worker, how did he become a student: Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke of being an AAP worker posing as a student leader during youth-led protests at Jantar Mantar. "Dipke is from Maharashtra...but he's an AAP worker...How did he become a student?" Rijiju said. While calling students' concerns genuine, he said attempts by AAP and others to hijack the movement weren't right.
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02:59 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke of being an AAP worker posing as a student leader during youth-led protests at Jantar Mantar. "Dipke is from Maharashtra...but he's an AAP worker...How did he become a student?" Rijiju said. While calling students' concerns genuine, he said attempts by AAP and others to hijack the movement weren't right.
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02:59 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal taken to hospital after awkward fall against India
Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal was taken to hospital after injuring his right shoulder and neck while fielding against India in the first Test in Galle. The 36-year-old landed awkwardly while diving to prevent a boundary off KL Rahul on Day 4. Sri Lanka Cricket said Chandimal was sent for a precautionary scan.
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03:13 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal was taken to hospital after injuring his right shoulder and neck while fielding against India in the first Test in Galle. The 36-year-old landed awkwardly while diving to prevent a boundary off KL Rahul on Day 4. Sri Lanka Cricket said Chandimal was sent for a precautionary scan.
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03:13 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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US issues travel advisory for China, says hotel rooms, chats can be monitored
While issuing a travel advisory for China, US State Department warned Americans that their private electronic messages can be monitored in China. It said China monitors foreign visitors and hotel rooms, cars, taxis, internet use, digital payments can be monitored either remotely or on site. Personal belongings in hotel rooms can be searched without consent, it added.
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03:29 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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While issuing a travel advisory for China, US State Department warned Americans that their private electronic messages can be monitored in China. It said China monitors foreign visitors and hotel rooms, cars, taxis, internet use, digital payments can be monitored either remotely or on site. Personal belongings in hotel rooms can be searched without consent, it added.
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03:29 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Man announces free 'petrol langar' in Chandigarh, people to get ₹500, ₹1,000 coupons
A man, Rakesh Trehan, has announced a free 'petrol langar' at two petrol pumps in Sector 7 and Sector 10, Chandigarh, on August 18. Eligible visitors would receive coupons of ₹500 or ₹1,000, which can be redeemed for fuel at the designated locations. Earlier, ₹500 notes were distributed along with burgers and cold drinks at a langar organised by Trehan.
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03:42 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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A man, Rakesh Trehan, has announced a free 'petrol langar' at two petrol pumps in Sector 7 and Sector 10, Chandigarh, on August 18. Eligible visitors would receive coupons of ₹500 or ₹1,000, which can be redeemed for fuel at the designated locations. Earlier, ₹500 notes were distributed along with burgers and cold drinks at a langar organised by Trehan.
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03:42 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Which US stocks are Indians buying?
Nvidia is the most-bought US stock among Indian investors, according to Appreciate and Vested Finance, with Alphabet, Apple and Tesla also ranking highly. Vested's top ten includes Nvidia, Micron, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, AMD, SanDisk, Broadcom, Google and Tesla. SpaceX ranks 11th on Appreciate but has recorded the platform's most trades since listing, surpassing Nvidia by about a third.
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News By: Jessica Rajan
02:11 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Nvidia is the most-bought US stock among Indian investors, according to Appreciate and Vested Finance, with Alphabet, Apple and Tesla also ranking highly. Vested's top ten includes Nvidia, Micron, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, AMD, SanDisk, Broadcom, Google and Tesla. SpaceX ranks 11th on Appreciate but has recorded the platform's most trades since listing, surpassing Nvidia by about a third.
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02:11 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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NSE seeks up to ₹5.26 lakh crore valuation in mega IPO: Report
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is seeking a valuation of around ₹5.26 lakh crore in its upcoming IPO, according to a Bloomberg report. If achieved, NSE could raise about ₹31,500 crore, making it one of India's biggest IPOs. The exchange reportedly marketed its shares at ₹2,000-₹2,100 apiece during meetings with potential investors.
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01:26 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is seeking a valuation of around ₹5.26 lakh crore in its upcoming IPO, according to a Bloomberg report. If achieved, NSE could raise about ₹31,500 crore, making it one of India's biggest IPOs. The exchange reportedly marketed its shares at ₹2,000-₹2,100 apiece during meetings with potential investors.
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01:26 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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World's largest electric plane completes 27-minute flight for just ₹500
Sweden-founded, US-based Heart Aerospace flew its X1 demonstrator in New York, marking the first test flight of the world's largest electric aircraft. The plane flew for 27 minutes and reached 1,100 feet using just ₹500 worth of electricity. The plane has a take-off weight of over 11,340 kg and runs on an all-battery-electric propulsion system producing more than 1 MW.
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03:23 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Sweden-founded, US-based Heart Aerospace flew its X1 demonstrator in New York, marking the first test flight of the world's largest electric aircraft. The plane flew for 27 minutes and reached 1,100 feet using just ₹500 worth of electricity. The plane has a take-off weight of over 11,340 kg and runs on an all-battery-electric propulsion system producing more than 1 MW.
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03:23 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Why India's super-rich are investing in overseas citizenships as 'Plan B' for their families?
Instead of expanding a business or sending children to a foreign university, India's ultra-high-net-worth individuals are increasingly investing in overseas residency. While some are considering this for succession planning, others are seeing it as 'Plan B' to relocate quickly if geopolitical or business conditions change. Overseas residency can simplify children's education and future employment.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
05:34 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Instead of expanding a business or sending children to a foreign university, India's ultra-high-net-worth individuals are increasingly investing in overseas residency. While some are considering this for succession planning, others are seeing it as 'Plan B' to relocate quickly if geopolitical or business conditions change. Overseas residency can simplify children's education and future employment.
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40 multi-billion-dollar firms oppose repair of road where they're located in Bengaluru
Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA), representing 40 multi-billion-dollar firms, called for a halt to Ring Road repairs. The repairs are scheduled for October, which ORRCA demanded be delayed until the nearby metro becomes operational to avoid traffic jams. On WFH suggestions to help manage traffic, ORRCA said, "WFH cannot be a substitute for effective infra planning."
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04:17 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA), representing 40 multi-billion-dollar firms, called for a halt to Ring Road repairs. The repairs are scheduled for October, which ORRCA demanded be delayed until the nearby metro becomes operational to avoid traffic jams. On WFH suggestions to help manage traffic, ORRCA said, "WFH cannot be a substitute for effective infra planning."
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Gold prices in India fall after rising suddenly
The price of gold and silver in India fell on Tuesday after rising suddenly by ₹1,800 each in a day, as per IBJA data. Gold prices fell by ₹87/10 grams to close at ₹1,54,080/10 grams on Tuesday, a day after rising by ₹1,800/10 grams. Meanwhile, silver prices saw a bigger crash, closing ₹2,478/kg lower at ₹2,33,164/kg on Tuesday.
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07:06 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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The price of gold and silver in India fell on Tuesday after rising suddenly by ₹1,800 each in a day, as per IBJA data. Gold prices fell by ₹87/10 grams to close at ₹1,54,080/10 grams on Tuesday, a day after rising by ₹1,800/10 grams. Meanwhile, silver prices saw a bigger crash, closing ₹2,478/kg lower at ₹2,33,164/kg on Tuesday.
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07:06 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Investment manager explains how Gen Z & Millennials may be doing disservice to themselves
Investment manager Swarup Mohanty said Gen Z and Millennials will be doing a disservice to themselves if they don't begin investing by 35. He said money will be their "only friend" when active income stops but medical bills continue after retirement. He urged investors to begin investing to avail the power of compounding and to buy medical insurance.
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08:12 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Investment manager Swarup Mohanty said Gen Z and Millennials will be doing a disservice to themselves if they don't begin investing by 35. He said money will be their "only friend" when active income stops but medical bills continue after retirement. He urged investors to begin investing to avail the power of compounding and to buy medical insurance.
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08:12 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Op Sindoor documentary rattles Pak, it rushes to issue 'clarification' at 2 am
A new documentary on Operation Sindoor, which provided behind-the-scenes account of India's response to Pahalgam terror attack and military actions that followed, rattled Pakistan. The spokesperson of Pakistan Armed Forces rushed to issue a so-called clarification at 2:34 am (2:04 am local Pakistan time). The documentary features remarks from NSA Ajit Doval and senior officials of Indian forces.
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07:18 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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A new documentary on Operation Sindoor, which provided behind-the-scenes account of India's response to Pahalgam terror attack and military actions that followed, rattled Pakistan. The spokesperson of Pakistan Armed Forces rushed to issue a so-called clarification at 2:34 am (2:04 am local Pakistan time). The documentary features remarks from NSA Ajit Doval and senior officials of Indian forces.
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07:18 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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India thrash South Africa 6-1, top group ahead of China in Women's Hockey World Cup
India thrashed South Africa 6-1 to move to the top of Pool D, ahead of China, at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 on Tuesday. Sunelita Toppo opened the scoring in the 11th minute for India, while Navneet Kaur, Sushila Chanu, Deepika, Lalremsiami and Sakshi Rana scored the other goals. Earlier, India had secured 2-2 draw against China.
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09:07 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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India thrashed South Africa 6-1 to move to the top of Pool D, ahead of China, at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 on Tuesday. Sunelita Toppo opened the scoring in the 11th minute for India, while Navneet Kaur, Sushila Chanu, Deepika, Lalremsiami and Sakshi Rana scored the other goals. Earlier, India had secured 2-2 draw against China.
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09:07 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Govt removes 600 experts in complete overhaul of NTA, brings 4-tier paper checking system
Education Minister Pralhad Joshi has announced a major overhaul of examination systems at NTA, under which 600 experts have been removed and new experts are being onboarded. "A four-tier question paper checking system will be put in place," the govt said. NTA will be shifted to new premises where security will be reinforced with CISF teams, it added.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
10:09 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Education Minister Pralhad Joshi has announced a major overhaul of examination systems at NTA, under which 600 experts have been removed and new experts are being onboarded. "A four-tier question paper checking system will be put in place," the govt said. NTA will be shifted to new premises where security will be reinforced with CISF teams, it added.
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10:09 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Iran fires missiles at UAE
The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE's air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the country. The first fell outside the country's territorial waters, while the second fell within its territorial waters. "The Ministry of Defence affirms that it remains on high alert and fully prepared to address any threats," a statement said.
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11:01 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE's air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the country. The first fell outside the country's territorial waters, while the second fell within its territorial waters. "The Ministry of Defence affirms that it remains on high alert and fully prepared to address any threats," a statement said.
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Suspected AC blast at Kolkata hotel kills 9 Bangladeshis
Nine people, including a child, were killed while several others were injured after a massive fire ripped through a hotel on Free School Street in Kolkata. Initial reports suggest the fire may have been triggered by an air-conditioner explosion. All nine people who died in the blaze were Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment.
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08:42 am Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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Nine people, including a child, were killed while several others were injured after a massive fire ripped through a hotel on Free School Street in Kolkata. Initial reports suggest the fire may have been triggered by an air-conditioner explosion. All nine people who died in the blaze were Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment.
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08:42 am Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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Over 700 mutual fund schemes gave negative returns in FY26: SEBI
The number of mutual fund schemes giving negative returns jumped threefold from 243 in FY25 to 731 in FY26, according to a SEBI report. The number of schemes delivering more than 10% returns also fell from 304 to 198. The market regulator described the overall environment as a "subdued return environment" driven by market volatility.
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12:00 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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The number of mutual fund schemes giving negative returns jumped threefold from 243 in FY25 to 731 in FY26, according to a SEBI report. The number of schemes delivering more than 10% returns also fell from 304 to 198. The market regulator described the overall environment as a "subdued return environment" driven by market volatility.
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India record victory in their 600th Test, win 6th Test in a row in Sri Lanka
India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in Galle on Wednesday to register a win in their landmark 600th Test and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. India have won six consecutive Test matches on Sri Lankan soil. The victory also extended India's unbeaten run against Sri Lanka to 11 Tests, with their last defeat coming in 2015.
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01:25 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in Galle on Wednesday to register a win in their landmark 600th Test and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. India have won six consecutive Test matches on Sri Lankan soil. The victory also extended India's unbeaten run against Sri Lanka to 11 Tests, with their last defeat coming in 2015.
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01:25 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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India slips below Indonesia, now least-favoured stock market in Asia: Report
India has replaced Indonesia as the least-preferred stock market in Asia, according to a survey of fund managers by Bank of America, as it continues its run as the continent's worst-performer this year. The lack of AI exposure and reforms, and high valuations emerged as reasons for the bearish outlook. Taiwan and Japan remain investors' most-preferred stock markets.
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02:38 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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India has replaced Indonesia as the least-preferred stock market in Asia, according to a survey of fund managers by Bank of America, as it continues its run as the continent's worst-performer this year. The lack of AI exposure and reforms, and high valuations emerged as reasons for the bearish outlook. Taiwan and Japan remain investors' most-preferred stock markets.
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Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja withdraws divorce case against him
Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja has withdrawn the divorce case filed against the actor, his manager Shashi Sinha confirmed. This comes days after Govinda was spotted with actress Komal Rani Swarnkar, following which Sunita called him a "sugar daddy". Referring to Govinda accidentally shooting himself in his leg in 2024, Sunita had said she would've shot him in chest.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
02:56 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja has withdrawn the divorce case filed against the actor, his manager Shashi Sinha confirmed. This comes days after Govinda was spotted with actress Komal Rani Swarnkar, following which Sunita called him a "sugar daddy". Referring to Govinda accidentally shooting himself in his leg in 2024, Sunita had said she would've shot him in chest.
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