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Indian equities open lower, Sensex falls over 300 points, Nifty below 24,300 amid geopolitical tensions, elevated crude prices

Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- The Indian equity markets opened weak on Monday, with the Sensex falling over 300 points and the Nifty slipping below 24,300, extending Friday's decline as investors remained cautio... और पढ़ें


Delhi HC rejects plea to bring Rajiv Gandhi Foundation under RTI

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a 2011 petition seeking to declare the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) a "public authority" under the Right to Information Act. Justice Sw... और पढ़ें


Wall Street expects the S&P 500 to jump 17%: Can AI drive another big stock-market rally?

India, Aug. 17 -- Wall Street is betting on another strong year for US stocks, with the S&P 500 expected to gain about 17% over the next 12 months as investors continue pouring money into companies ti... और पढ़ें


DSCC administrator orders action over trade licence irregularities

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md Abdus Salam on Monday announced a zero-tolerance policy against harassment of businesses and illegal financial transactions in th... और पढ़ें


Fire breaks out in basement of Mumbai's Income Tax office 'Aayakar Bhavan'

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- A fire broke out on Monday in the basement of Aayakar Bhavan, the Income Tax office located on Maharshi Karve Road in Mumbai. Firefighting operations are underway, and no injurie... और पढ़ें


IRD has achieved over 60% of 2026 tax revenue target - Official

Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- The Commissioner of Tax Policy and Law at the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), Nandana Kumar, says that around 61% of the Rs. 2,402 billion tax revenue target given to the departm... और पढ़ें


Libra Horoscope Today, August 17, 2026: A slower beginning may create space for clarity and ease later today

India, Aug. 17 -- justify;">Libra (Sept 24- Oct 23 ) The day may begin on a slightly withdrawn note, with too many small demands pulling at your attention. A delayed reply, travel change, or unexpect... और पढ़ें


Sensex, Nifty ends lower amid Q1 earnings, subdued global cues

Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- The domestic equity benchmarks ended with modest losses on Friday, as investors assessed a slew of Q1 FY27 earnings announcements amid the ongoing results season. Sector- and stock-... और पढ़ें


Taurus Horoscope Today, August 17, 2026: A lighter mood may inspire you and help you approach duties with ease today

India, Aug. 17 -- justify;">Taurus (Apr 21-May 20) The day begins on a lighter note and may bring a pleasant sense of interest, creativity, and personal involvement. You could feel more engaged with ... और पढ़ें


'Middle class is being looted': Shehzad Poonawalla's last remarks before official resignation from BJP

India, Aug. 17 -- BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla raised concerns over the financial burden on India's middle class and questioned whether taxpayers receive public services matching the taxes they pay, ... और पढ़ें