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Inside Trump's Iran backchannel: How Iraq's Barzani helped the US prez reach IRGC

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The Trump administration used an unconventional backchannel to contact Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) directly after US negotiators became uncertain whe... Read More


Higher Education Must Better Align With Jobs, Entrepreneurship Needs: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- India's higher education system needs to better prepare students for employment and entrepreneurship, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, highlighting a gap between a... Read More


Terms of engagement

India, Aug. 17 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government's decision to set former premier Sheikh Hasina's extradition as a condition for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to New Delhi h... Read More


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-... Read More


Pakistan's Terror Spiral

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- According to a series of reports in the Pakistani media, the country is facing a serious security crisis as terror violence registered a sharp rise in July 2026. During the deadl... Read More


Washington's "farm team": Iran slams Canada for backing US amid conflict

Tehran, Aug. 17 -- Iran has criticised Canada for supporting the US amid the ongoing conflict with Tehran, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei using an ice hockey reference to accuse Ott... Read More


Govt's first 180 days focused on democracy, good governance: PMO spokesperson

, Aug. 17 -- The BNP government has been on a "relentless journey" to consolidate democratic values, ensure good governance and fulfil its election pledges during its first 180 days in office, Prime M... Read More


L&T clinches Rs.15,000 crore Middle East contract, boosts offshore energy order book

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Larsen & Toubro's (L&T) energy arm, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore), has secured an 'Ultra Mega order' valued at more than Rs.15,000 crore from a prestigious clie... Read More


Japanese stocks rise as AI shares offset economic concerns

Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- The Nikkei 225 gained 0.74% to close at 69,220 on Monday, extending last week's gains despite data showing Japan's economy grew less than expected in the second quarter. Weak domest... Read More


India Needs Stronger Shipping Capacity, Naval Protection Amid Rising Maritime Risks: GTRI

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- India should treat maritime insecurity as a persistent risk to international trade and strengthen domestic shipping capacity, trade finance, naval protection and alternative tran... Read More