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Nifty breaks losing streak, Sensex rallies 628 points; sugar stocks shine

Mumbai, Aug. 20 -- Key equity benchmarks staged a strong rebound on Thursday, with the Nifty snapping a seven-session losing streak and reclaiming the 24,200 level, while the Sensex jumped over 600 po... Read More


Trump claims North Korea has 57 nuclear weaponsPublished on: August 20, 2026 4:18 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- US President Donald Trump has claimed that North Korea possesses 57 nuclear weapons. Trump described the weapons as "very powerful" during remarks about his relationship with Kim ... Read More


Petrol, diesel prices increase on August 20

Hanoi, Aug. 20 -- Domestic petrol and diesel prices were adjusted up from 3pm on August 20, with the Ministries of Industry and Trade and Finance deciding not to make any contributions to or draw from... Read More


I lived through the first Taliban girls' school ban - watching it happen again is heartbreaking

India, Aug. 20 -- In August 2021, the Taliban recaptured Kabul and, within weeks, barred girls from attending school beyond Grade 6. The ban has not lifted. Afghanistan remains the only country in th... Read More


India to host the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting on 21st August 2026

Mumbai, Aug. 20 -- India will host the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting on 21st August 2026 under its BRICS Chairship. The meeting will bring together Communications Ministers and senior re... Read More


"Service to nation": VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi pay tribute to ex-PM Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary, remembering his co... Read More


BWF World Championships: India's singles campaign ends, doubles pairs keep medal hopes alive

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- India's Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand stormed into the women's doubles quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships with a straight-game win over seventh seeds Rin Iwanaga a... Read More


Australia calls Israel ties difficult after aid worker deathsPublished on: August 20, 2026 4:04 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- Australia has described its relationship with Israel as "difficult" following a decision to drop criminal investigations into aid worker deaths. Foreign Minister Penny Wong made t... Read More


PM Modi highlights co-development opportunities under aegis of Make in India during meeting with Japan's Defence Minister

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted opportunities for Japan to partner with Indian companies and start-ups in the defence sector, particularly in co-development ... Read More


"Papa, teaching of yours is my strength": Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to his father, ex PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday paid an emotional tribute to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and vowed to uphold the late leader's ideals of unity and ... Read More