Why is stock market falling today?
Sensex fell more than 500 points in early trade on Monday, while Nifty slipped below 24,250. Weak global market cues, higher oil prices and a rise in India VIX, widely considered a gauge of market volatility, contributed to the decline. The rupee also fell 17 paise to 95.59 against the US dollar in early trade, further weighing on investor sentiment.
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Sensex fell more than 500 points in early trade on Monday, while Nifty slipped below 24,250. Weak global market cues, higher oil prices and a rise in India VIX, widely considered a gauge of market volatility, contributed to the decline. The rupee also fell 17 paise to 95.59 against the US dollar in early trade, further weighing on investor sentiment.
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Sunny Deol speaks on feud with Shah Rukh Khan, calls him 'colleague' rather than friend
Sunny Deol recently spoke about his tiff with Shah Rukh Khan during their 1993 film Darr. When asked if he and Shah Rukh are friends, Sunny responded, "We're all colleagues." Sunny disliked the sympathetic portrayal of Shah Rukh's stalker character and ripped his jeans during a heated argument. After Darr was released, the two reportedly didn't speak for 16 years.
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02:14 pm Monday, 17 August 2026
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Sunny Deol recently spoke about his tiff with Shah Rukh Khan during their 1993 film Darr. When asked if he and Shah Rukh are friends, Sunny responded, "We're all colleagues." Sunny disliked the sympathetic portrayal of Shah Rukh's stalker character and ripped his jeans during a heated argument. After Darr was released, the two reportedly didn't speak for 16 years.
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02:14 pm Monday, 17 August 2026
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Why Delhi HC directed not to process judges’ ITRs under new tax regime?
The Delhi High Court has directed the Income Tax Department not to process ITRs filed by High Court and Supreme Court judges under new tax regime amid a dispute over tax exemptions. The court sought details, including PAN, from judges who filed under the regime. The dispute concerns exemptions for judicial benefits such as official housing, conveyance and travel allowances.
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01:59 pm Monday, 17 August 2026
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The Delhi High Court has directed the Income Tax Department not to process ITRs filed by High Court and Supreme Court judges under new tax regime amid a dispute over tax exemptions. The court sought details, including PAN, from judges who filed under the regime. The dispute concerns exemptions for judicial benefits such as official housing, conveyance and travel allowances.
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Gold bond investors get 223% return on early redemption
RBI announced a premature redemption price of ₹15,295 for Sovereign Gold Bond 2021-22 Series V, issued on August 17, 2021. This means investors who bought the bonds online at the discounted price of ₹4,740 will see an absolute capital gain of about 223%. Those who bought the bonds offline at ₹4,790 will see an absolute return of around 219%.
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08:48 am Monday, 17 August 2026
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RBI announced a premature redemption price of ₹15,295 for Sovereign Gold Bond 2021-22 Series V, issued on August 17, 2021. This means investors who bought the bonds online at the discounted price of ₹4,740 will see an absolute capital gain of about 223%. Those who bought the bonds offline at ₹4,790 will see an absolute return of around 219%.
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Which is better, taking education loan in parents' name or student's name?
Availing an education loan in the parents or the student's name depends on the lender's rules, the family's income, the student's earning prospects. Keeping students as sole borrowers can build their fiscal discipline and credit history. Parents wishing to repay the loan early or avoid having their child start their career with a heavy liability can choose to be co-borrowers.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
02:34 pm Monday, 17 August 2026
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Availing an education loan in the parents or the student's name depends on the lender's rules, the family's income, the student's earning prospects. Keeping students as sole borrowers can build their fiscal discipline and credit history. Parents wishing to repay the loan early or avoid having their child start their career with a heavy liability can choose to be co-borrowers.
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Amit Malviya removed as BJP IT cell chief
The BJP has removed Amit Malviya as Social Media Convenor and replaced him with Deepak Mhaskey. The reshuffle also includes changes to the party's social media team, with four new social media coordinators appointed from different states. The party has appointed 13 national vice presidents, including former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia and Ram Madhav.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
04:11 pm Monday, 17 August 2026
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The BJP has removed Amit Malviya as Social Media Convenor and replaced him with Deepak Mhaskey. The reshuffle also includes changes to the party's social media team, with four new social media coordinators appointed from different states. The party has appointed 13 national vice presidents, including former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia and Ram Madhav.
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Why should people think twice before sending PAN, Aadhaar on WhatsApp?
Sending PAN, Aadhaar or bank statements over WhatsApp can expose sensitive data, NDTV reported. Documents shared with agents or employees may remain on personal devices, in cloud backups or be vulnerable to future hacks, potentially leading to identity theft. Experts advise using official company portals or secure digital verification systems instead of sending KYC documents to personal numbers.
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04:57 pm Monday, 17 August 2026
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Sending PAN, Aadhaar or bank statements over WhatsApp can expose sensitive data, NDTV reported. Documents shared with agents or employees may remain on personal devices, in cloud backups or be vulnerable to future hacks, potentially leading to identity theft. Experts advise using official company portals or secure digital verification systems instead of sending KYC documents to personal numbers.
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Ayush Shetty knocks world number one Shi Yu Qi out in first round of Badminton World Championships
World number 22 shuttler Ayush Shetty defeated world number one and defending champion Shi Yu Qi in the opening round of BWF World Championships in Delhi. The Indian shuttler won 21-14, 13-21, 21-19 to register his first victory over the Chinese star after losing their previous three meetings. Shi had defeated Shetty in Badminton Asia Championships final earlier this year.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
07:51 pm Monday, 17 August 2026
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World number 22 shuttler Ayush Shetty defeated world number one and defending champion Shi Yu Qi in the opening round of BWF World Championships in Delhi. The Indian shuttler won 21-14, 13-21, 21-19 to register his first victory over the Chinese star after losing their previous three meetings. Shi had defeated Shetty in Badminton Asia Championships final earlier this year.
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Jharkhand CM Soren announces cancellation of JSSC-CGL exam in win for protesting students
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren announced the cabinet's decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL examination in a big win for protesting students. Furthermore, the CID will probe all exams held in Jharkhand since 2014, he added. Soren also announced the decision to cancel all examinations conducted by TDPL. The protesters were demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.
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10:02 pm Monday, 17 August 2026
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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren announced the cabinet's decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL examination in a big win for protesting students. Furthermore, the CID will probe all exams held in Jharkhand since 2014, he added. Soren also announced the decision to cancel all examinations conducted by TDPL. The protesters were demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.
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Devendra Mahto ends hunger strike after 16 days as J'khand govt cancels JSSC-CGL exam
Devendra Nath Mahto ended his hunger strike after 16 days in the presence of Jharkhand ministers Dipika Pandey Singh and Irfan Ansari. He broke his fast after the state government cancelled the JSSC-CGL examination on Monday. "While our demands have been met, we cannot say we are fully satisfied yet, as a long battle still lies ahead," Mahto said.
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01:02 am Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Devendra Nath Mahto ended his hunger strike after 16 days in the presence of Jharkhand ministers Dipika Pandey Singh and Irfan Ansari. He broke his fast after the state government cancelled the JSSC-CGL examination on Monday. "While our demands have been met, we cannot say we are fully satisfied yet, as a long battle still lies ahead," Mahto said.
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TN CM Vijay apologises after minister names ex-CM Karunanidhi without title
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay apologised in the state Assembly on Monday after a minister referred to former CM Karunanidhi by name without using any customary honorifics. CM Vijay apologised on the minister's behalf after DMK members protested when the minister mentioned CM Karunanidhi without using terms like 'Kalaignar'. CM Vijay stopped the minister during his speech to apologise.
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08:58 am Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay apologised in the state Assembly on Monday after a minister referred to former CM Karunanidhi by name without using any customary honorifics. CM Vijay apologised on the minister's behalf after DMK members protested when the minister mentioned CM Karunanidhi without using terms like 'Kalaignar'. CM Vijay stopped the minister during his speech to apologise.
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08:58 am Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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US Prez Trump's rating falls to lowest of his presidency
US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to the lowest of his presidency amid the ongoing war with Iran. From 35% earlier this month, the approval rating has fallen to 33%. Trump’s popularity took a hit after he ordered strikes on Iran, triggering a conflict that disrupted global oil trade and pushed up gasoline prices, a Reuters report said.
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09:14 am Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to the lowest of his presidency amid the ongoing war with Iran. From 35% earlier this month, the approval rating has fallen to 33%. Trump’s popularity took a hit after he ordered strikes on Iran, triggering a conflict that disrupted global oil trade and pushed up gasoline prices, a Reuters report said.
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Who is Hemang Joshi, BJP's new BJYM chief replacing Tejasvi Surya?
Hemang Joshi, the 35-year-old Vadodara MP, replaced Tejasvi Surya as the president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). Joshi joined politics through ABVP and joined BJP in 2013. He won the Vadodara Lok Sabha seat in 2024 and was appointed as Gujarat BJP Yuva Morcha president in 2025. Joshi was part of the delegation sent abroad following Operation Sindoor.
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09:29 am Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Hemang Joshi, the 35-year-old Vadodara MP, replaced Tejasvi Surya as the president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). Joshi joined politics through ABVP and joined BJP in 2013. He won the Vadodara Lok Sabha seat in 2024 and was appointed as Gujarat BJP Yuva Morcha president in 2025. Joshi was part of the delegation sent abroad following Operation Sindoor.
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Ex-Ram Mandir Trust General Secy Champat Rai gets clean chit in donation theft case
The Special Investigating Team probing the alleged donation theft at Ayodhya's Ram Temple has given a clean chit to Champat Rai, the ex-Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary. SIT also cleared the name of the Trust's former member Anil Mishra. Both Rai and Mishra had resigned from their positions after allegations emerged of donation theft.
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09:44 am Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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The Special Investigating Team probing the alleged donation theft at Ayodhya's Ram Temple has given a clean chit to Champat Rai, the ex-Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary. SIT also cleared the name of the Trust's former member Anil Mishra. Both Rai and Mishra had resigned from their positions after allegations emerged of donation theft.
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2 students die after eating momos at UP school
Two hostel students, aged 12 and eight, died after suddenly falling ill at a private residential school in Uttar Pradesh's Banda. Their families said they had eaten momos with chutney hours earlier and later developed severe stomach pain. Police suspect possible food poisoning, but the exact cause remains unconfirmed.
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09:57 am Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Two hostel students, aged 12 and eight, died after suddenly falling ill at a private residential school in Uttar Pradesh's Banda. Their families said they had eaten momos with chutney hours earlier and later developed severe stomach pain. Police suspect possible food poisoning, but the exact cause remains unconfirmed.
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Bangladeshi woman re-enters India after being deported; arrested
Mumbai Police has arrested a 27-year-old woman for allegedly re-entering India illegally a month after being deported to Bangladesh, an official said. An investigation showed that the woman did not possess any valid documents, upon which her previous record was checked. The woman had been deported to Bangladesh from Mumbai in July 2026 and allegedly returned through a forest route.
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10:12 am Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Mumbai Police has arrested a 27-year-old woman for allegedly re-entering India illegally a month after being deported to Bangladesh, an official said. An investigation showed that the woman did not possess any valid documents, upon which her previous record was checked. The woman had been deported to Bangladesh from Mumbai in July 2026 and allegedly returned through a forest route.
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Her blood is Italian: Union Minister Kumaraswamy on Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy took "her blood is Italian" jibe at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi after she reportedly objected to the full singing of Vande Mataram at a Congress event. "Is Sonia Gandhi from our country? She got married and came here," Kumaraswamy stated. Congress had denied claims, stating she was asking for a chair for Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
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10:26 am Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy took "her blood is Italian" jibe at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi after she reportedly objected to the full singing of Vande Mataram at a Congress event. "Is Sonia Gandhi from our country? She got married and came here," Kumaraswamy stated. Congress had denied claims, stating she was asking for a chair for Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
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10:26 am Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Congress turning into a Maoist party: Rijiju amid Dimagi Naxal row
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the Congress is turning into a Maoist party amid a row over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Dimagi Naxal' remark. Rijiju said the remarks were not aimed at a particular party, while Congress leaders assumed it was aimed at them. He added that the party's advisory council was dominated by individuals holding such ideologies.
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10:38 am Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the Congress is turning into a Maoist party amid a row over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Dimagi Naxal' remark. Rijiju said the remarks were not aimed at a particular party, while Congress leaders assumed it was aimed at them. He added that the party's advisory council was dominated by individuals holding such ideologies.
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Is AI skills training replacing the traditional MBA?: Scaler
AI is reshaping what businesses expect from leaders. A PwC study says 86% of financial executives believe AI skills training is more valuable than an MBA for new hires. But can AI knowledge really level the playing field, asks Scaler. In this masterclass, Chaitanya Repakula explores industry expectations, AI fluency and decision-making skills needed to transition into high-impact leadership roles.
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News By: Roshan Gupta
10:37 am Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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AI is reshaping what businesses expect from leaders. A PwC study says 86% of financial executives believe AI skills training is more valuable than an MBA for new hires. But can AI knowledge really level the playing field, asks Scaler. In this masterclass, Chaitanya Repakula explores industry expectations, AI fluency and decision-making skills needed to transition into high-impact leadership roles.
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10:37 am Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Trump has 57 ultra-rich officials in govt; their combined assets reach ₹3.33 lakh cr
US President Trump’s administration reportedly has 57 officials whose combined declared assets range from $13.9 billion (₹1.27 lakh crore) - $34.8 billion (₹3.33 lakh crore). Among these 57 officials, eight are billionaires. George W Bush and Joe Biden’s administrations each had five officials whose assets reached $100 million or more, while Barack Obama’s administration had three such officials.
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10:56 am Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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US President Trump’s administration reportedly has 57 officials whose combined declared assets range from $13.9 billion (₹1.27 lakh crore) - $34.8 billion (₹3.33 lakh crore). Among these 57 officials, eight are billionaires. George W Bush and Joe Biden’s administrations each had five officials whose assets reached $100 million or more, while Barack Obama’s administration had three such officials.
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