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ISI-backed terror module busted, 1 arrested with 4 grenades, pistols in Amritsar

AMRITSAR, April 17 -- Punjab Police busted a terror module backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) with the arrest of one person and recovery of four hand grenades, officials said on Th... Read More


Stock market today: Gift Nifty trades flat; US-Iran news, India VIX to gold, silver rates - eight stocks to buy or sell

Stock market today, April 17 -- The Indian stock market saw a volatile session on Thursday, ending flat as the index took a breather after the recent rebound. The Nifty 50 index went off 34 points and... Read More


IDF launches airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, hitting over 380 sites in 24 hrs

Jerusalem, April 17 (Sputnik/UNI) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck more than 380 targets of the Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah in Lebanon over the past 24 hours. Published by HT Digit... Read More


Closing the loop: See how Singapore is pushing for water self-sufficiency

India, April 17 -- At over 8,000 people per sq km, Singapore is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. About 30% of the island nation lies less than 5 metres above sea level, makin... Read More


Chinese Embassy in Japan says authorities fail to act on threats

New Delhi, April 17 -- The Chinese Embassy in Japan said Thursday it has received multiple threats and accused Japanese authorities of failing to take effective measures despite its repeated reporting... Read More


​ "Made by Vietnam" technology boosts value of agricultural products

Hanoi, April 17 -- Vietnam is increasingly turning to homegrown technology to enhance the value of its agricultural products, as the sector seeks to reduce reliance on raw exports and strengthen its p... Read More


Gift Nifty suggests negative start for equities

Mumbai, April 17 -- GIFT Nifty: The GIFT Nifty April 2026 futures currently traded 37.50 points lower, suggesting a red opening for the benchmark index today. Institutional Flows: Foreign portfolio... Read More


Iran, US say Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels

, April 17 -- Iran and the United States on Friday said the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened and is fully operational for commercial shipping after nearly seven weeks of disruption that had affected... Read More


IMF flags 'very concerned' outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise

Fiji, April 17 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs will worsen living pressure... Read More


Trump issues warning on Lebanon strikesPublished on: April 17, 2026 7:45 PM

Pakistan, April 17 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Israel has been banned from carrying out further airstrikes in Lebanon under a U.S. directive. His statement came amid ongoing eff... Read More