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Lawmakers demand probe into Osun election violence, security deployment

Nigeria, Aug. 17 -- Some serving members of the House of Representatives, operating under the banner of the Save Democracy Group (SDG), have called for a comprehensive investigation into the violence ... Read More


RAB set to give way to new unit, fiscal year to shift to Apr-Mar

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The Cabinet on Monday cleared the draft of a law to abolish the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and establish a new specialised unit, the Special Response Battalion (SRB), under Banglad... Read More


RAB set to give way to new unit, fiscal year to shift to April-March

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The Cabinet on Monday cleared the draft of a law to abolish the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and establish a new specialised unit, the Special Response Battalion (SRB), under Banglad... Read More


Markets open lower as crude, geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Markets opened on a weak note on Monday, with the Nifty 50 slipping 66.85 points or 0.27 per cent to 24,299.15 and the Sensex falling 305.23 points or 0.39 per cent to 77,704.02,... Read More


INR slips near two-week low as RBI shortens dollar deposit window

Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- The Indian rupee fell in opening trades on Monday, near a two-week low after the Reserve bank of India shortened the window for mobilising fresh Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank)... Read More


NTT earthquake: Public kitchens to serve 3,000 meals daily

Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- The Ministry of Social Affairs has begun operating public kitchens in Nagekeo District, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), to provide up to 3,000 meal packages a day for various communities... Read More


Behari Lal Engineering (BLEL) IPO ends with 108.44 times subscription

Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- Behari Lal Engineering received bids 80,38,30,040 shares as against 74,12,769 shares on offer. The issue was subscribed 108.44 times. The qualified institutional buyers' (QIB) port... Read More


Shiprocket IPO allotment date likely today. GMP, how to check application status online

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Bidding for the initial public offering (IPO) of Shiprocket Ltd ended on 14th August 2026. In three days of bidding, the public issue received a strong response from investors. A... Read More


Search for three missing continues after Muzaffargarh canal tragedyPublished on: August 17, 2026 9:16 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 17 -- The search and rescue operation for three people still missing after a loader rickshaw fell into Muzaffargarh Canal entered its seventh consecutive day on Sunday, with teams conti... Read More


BGMI Lite Krafton: India Launch Confirmed; Check Expected Release Date, Features, System Requirements, Download Size and How to Download

India, Aug. 17 -- Krafton India has officially confirmed that Battlegrounds Mobile India Lite (BGMI Lite) is coming to India. The lighter version of the popular battle royale game is scheduled to laun... Read More