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Meta faces 'astronomical' consequences as child privacy trial in California could change Instagram, Facebook forever

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Meta is facing a major legal challenge in California as a coalition of US states accuses the company of designing Facebook and Instagram in ways that encouraged addictive use amo... Read More


Meta faces 'astronomical' stakes as California child privacy trial could change Instagram, Facebook forever

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Meta is facing a major legal challenge in California as a coalition of US states accuses the company of designing Facebook and Instagram in ways that encouraged addictive use amo... Read More


Nifty prediction today - August 17, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Crucial support coming up

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Nifty 50 has begun the week on a negative note. The index opened the day at 24,354.65 and is currently trading at 24,302, down 0.26 per cent. The advances/declines ratio is at 19... Read More


Nifty, Sensex close lower for fifth session, Experts say energy-led pressure to influence markets in near term

Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- The equity markets extended their losing streak for the fifth consecutive session on Monday, with both benchmark indices closing in the red as rising crude oil prices continued to w... Read More


Paytm founder Sharma to sell stake worth up to Rs.4,895 crore in block deal

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Resilient Asset Management B.V., an entity wholly owned by Paytm founder and chief executive Vijay Shekhar Sharma, plans to sell shares worth up to Rs.4,895 crore ($513 million) ... Read More


Molbio Diagnostics gains on debut

Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- The stock debuted at Rs 980, marking a premium of 21.44% to the issue price. So far, the stock has hit a high of Rs 1,002.05 and a low of Rs 925.80. On the BSE, over 6.53 lakh shar... Read More


Over 89,000 applications received under Punjab housing programmePublished on: August 17, 2026 9:44 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 17 -- More than 89,000 applications have so far been received through the portal of the Punjab government's 'Apni Chhat, Mehfooz Chhat' programme, which is receiving widespread apprecia... Read More


CCGP approves purchase of two more cargoes of LNG

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The government on Monday approved a purchase proposal of two cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from BP Singapore Pte Ltd at a combined cost of more than Tk 1,850 crore, includin... Read More


Sensex, Nifty open lower as crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions weigh

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


Dhoot Transmission climbs on debut

Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- The stock debuted at Rs 1,193.80, marking a premium of 37.06% to the issue price. So far, the stock has hit a high of Rs 1,212.70 and a low of Rs 1,139.20. On the BSE, over 15.52 l... Read More