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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nick Kyrgios banned from tennis after testing positive for cocaine
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been banned after testing positive for cocaine during an ATP event in Mallorca in June. A WADA-accredited laboratory detected benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, in his sample, with the suspension in place since August 4. Kyrgios admitted making a "huge mistake", took full responsibility and said he'll step away from public life for 28 days.
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02:48 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been banned after testing positive for cocaine during an ATP event in Mallorca in June. A WADA-accredited laboratory detected benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, in his sample, with the suspension in place since August 4. Kyrgios admitted making a "huge mistake", took full responsibility and said he'll step away from public life for 28 days.
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'J&K an important part of India,' admits US Ambassador
During his visit to Srinagar, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said that Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India. Gor, who is the first US Ambassador to visit J&K since the abrogation of Article 370, also met J&K CM Omar Abdullah. Gor said that he'd urge the US administration to downgrade the travel advisory for J&K.
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04:18 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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During his visit to Srinagar, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said that Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India. Gor, who is the first US Ambassador to visit J&K since the abrogation of Article 370, also met J&K CM Omar Abdullah. Gor said that he'd urge the US administration to downgrade the travel advisory for J&K.
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How are earnings from Instagram, YouTube taxed?
Social media income from platforms like Instagram and YouTube is usually taxed under "Profits and Gains from Business or Profession" according to individual tax slabs. Creators must account for TDS (10% on professional fees over ₹30,000) and GST if turnover exceeds ₹20 lakh. For AY 2026-27, eligible non-audited creators must file their ITR-3 or ITR-4 by August 31, 2026.
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04:31 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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Social media income from platforms like Instagram and YouTube is usually taxed under "Profits and Gains from Business or Profession" according to individual tax slabs. Creators must account for TDS (10% on professional fees over ₹30,000) and GST if turnover exceeds ₹20 lakh. For AY 2026-27, eligible non-audited creators must file their ITR-3 or ITR-4 by August 31, 2026.
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04:31 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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Gold prices cool down in India after rising ₹1,800 in a single day
The price of gold cooled down in India as it fell by ₹300 per 10 grams on Wednesday, closing at ₹1,53,868 per 10 grams, as per IBJA data. Gold prices had jumped by ₹1,804 to a high of ₹1,54,167 per 10 grams on Monday before declining again. Silver fell to ₹2,29,225 per kilogram on Wednesday, its lowest since August 7.
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06:50 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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The price of gold cooled down in India as it fell by ₹300 per 10 grams on Wednesday, closing at ₹1,53,868 per 10 grams, as per IBJA data. Gold prices had jumped by ₹1,804 to a high of ₹1,54,167 per 10 grams on Monday before declining again. Silver fell to ₹2,29,225 per kilogram on Wednesday, its lowest since August 7.
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US firms' personalised cancer vaccine meets key goals in trial, their shares rise 90%
US-based Moderna and Merck's shares rose by as much as 90% on Wednesday after their experimental personalised cancer vaccine met key goals in a large late-stage trial. The vaccine improved recurrence-free survival in 1,137 patients with high-risk Stage IIB-IV melanoma whose tumours had been completely removed via surgery. Moderna's shares rose 91% to hit $120.26, while Merck's shares jumped 9%.
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07:42 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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US-based Moderna and Merck's shares rose by as much as 90% on Wednesday after their experimental personalised cancer vaccine met key goals in a large late-stage trial. The vaccine improved recurrence-free survival in 1,137 patients with high-risk Stage IIB-IV melanoma whose tumours had been completely removed via surgery. Moderna's shares rose 91% to hit $120.26, while Merck's shares jumped 9%.
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India win 8-goal thriller against Pakistan, knock them out of Hockey World Cup
India defeated Pakistan 5-3 in an eight-goal thriller in Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 in Amstelveen on Wednesday, sealing their place in the second round. The victory took India to six points from three Pool D matches and knocked Pakistan out of title race. The victory also extended India’s unbeaten run against Pakistan to 20 matches.
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08:17 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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India defeated Pakistan 5-3 in an eight-goal thriller in Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 in Amstelveen on Wednesday, sealing their place in the second round. The victory took India to six points from three Pool D matches and knocked Pakistan out of title race. The victory also extended India’s unbeaten run against Pakistan to 20 matches.
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Pakistan rattled as US ambassador admits J&K is an important part of India; issues long statement
Pakistan was rattled after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India. In a long statement, Pakistan summoned top US diplomat to lodge a protest. Gor, who said this during his visit to Kashmir, added that he would urge the US administration to downgrade the travel advisory for J&K.
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10:22 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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Pakistan was rattled after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India. In a long statement, Pakistan summoned top US diplomat to lodge a protest. Gor, who said this during his visit to Kashmir, added that he would urge the US administration to downgrade the travel advisory for J&K.
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10:22 pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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Why is Indian stock market rising today?
Sensex jumped nearly 600 points in early trade on Thursday, while Nifty snapped a seven-session losing streak, rising 0.54%. A recovery in Asian stocks, easing US bond yields, buying by foreign institutional investors and inflows into IT stocks contributed to the gains. The Indian rupee also opened stronger against the US dollar, improving investor sentiment.
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10:46 am Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Sensex jumped nearly 600 points in early trade on Thursday, while Nifty snapped a seven-session losing streak, rising 0.54%. A recovery in Asian stocks, easing US bond yields, buying by foreign institutional investors and inflows into IT stocks contributed to the gains. The Indian rupee also opened stronger against the US dollar, improving investor sentiment.
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