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KKR-backed Advanta to acquire Egypt-based seed company

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- KKR-backed global seeds platform Advanta Enterprises is set to acquire Egypt-based seed company Misr Hytech Seed International for about $110 million (Rs 1,051 crore), as it look... Read More


Who is Rohan Naidu? Hyderabad-born MIT astronomer, Harvard student who led 'Black Hole Star' discovery

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Hyderabad-born Rohan P. Naidu is among the many astronomers who have discovered the mysterious, strange object that they now call 'Black Hole Star.' Naidu is the lead author of ... Read More


Who is Rohan Naidu? Hyderabad-born MIT astronomer and Harvard student who led 'Black Hole Star' discovery

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Hyderabad-born Rohan P. Naidu is among the many astronomers who have discovered the mysterious, strange object in space that they now call 'Black Hole Star.' Naidu is the lead a... Read More


"We'll bomb the sh** out of them": Trump warns Oman over deal with Iran to control Hormuz

Washington DC, Aug. 17 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Oman against getting involved in a deal with Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States would "bomb the s*... Read More


Afghanistan Aid Collapses as Humanitarian Crisis Hits Record Highs

India, Aug. 17 -- Five years after the Taliban returned to power in Kabul, acute human suffering across Afghanistan has escalated to unprecedented levels while global funding cuts severely destabilize... Read More


Trump orders cut in US-South Korea military drillsPublished on: August 17, 2026 12:08 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 17 -- US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. He cited the high cost of the drills and Seoul's refusal to s... Read More


Dow Jones Futures Prediction: Index at 53,807 as Oil Hits $82.40, SanDisk Surges 35.4% Ahead of Wall Street Opening - Check Monday Market Outlook, Key Things To Watch

India, Aug. 17 -- The futures on Dow Jones kick off the day's trading on Monday as Wall Street finds itself in a balancing act between bullish equities and elevated crude oil prices, rates and geopoli... Read More


Taliban invites United States to reopen Kabul Embassy and invest in Afghanistan

World, Aug. 17 -- Five years after the American withdrawal, Afghanistan's ruling Taliban movement has invited the United States to reopen its embassy in Kabul and invest in the country, according to s... Read More


Sensex Today: BSE Sensex Down Over 400 Points, Nifty Below 24,300 Amid Oil, Geopolitical Risks; What Investors Should Watch

India, Aug. 17 -- SENSEX of BSE has fallen to 77,578.93 from 430.32 points, reflecting a 0.55% decline during intraday trading. India's stock market indices have continued their downward trend for two... Read More


L&T secures 'ultra-mega' order for strategic offshore development project in the Middle East

Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- The project involves the development of multiple offshore facilities. LTEH Offshore will execute the project scope encompassing engineering, procurement, construction, installation... Read More