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"It is crazy, we're buying Uranium from Russia": Ex-US NSA McMaster backs "tariff guns" on Moscow buyers, calls for empathy toward India

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Former US National Security Advisor Lt Gen HR McMaster (Retd) on Friday urged Washington to deploy legislative "tariff guns" against major buyers of Russian energy while simulta... Read More


Mohib Accuses Khalilzad of "Great Betrayal" in New Book on Afghanistan's Republic Collapse

Afghanistan, Sept. 18 -- Former Afghan National Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib has accused former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad of a "great betrayal" in a new book examining the collapse of Afghanista... Read More


Shree Charani's 4/10 sets the tone and Shafali Verma does the rest as India thump Japan to reach Asian Games semis

India, Sept. 18 -- The Indian women's cricket team has reached the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games after thrashing Japan by eight wickets at Nisshin on Friday. They will now play Bangladesh in the ... Read More


Should you buy or sell IDFC First Bank, PVR INOX, Titan shares? Here's what Religare Broking's Ajit Mishra suggests

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Stock market benchmark Nifty 50 has been in the green for the third consecutive session, rising about 0.40% to reclaim the 23,360 mark in intraday trade on Friday, 18 September.... Read More


Pakistan reaffirms commitment to Saudi Arabia's securityPublished on: September 18, 2026 1:20 PM

Pakistan, Sept. 18 -- Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to Saudi Arabia's security amid growing tensions across the Middle East. ISPR Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan f... Read More


South Korea rules out troops for Iran war interventionPublished on: September 18, 2026 1:17 PM

Pakistan, Sept. 18 -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Seoul will not deploy troops for military intervention in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Lee said South Korea would maintain its policy of ... Read More


Terror Has no Hideout

Srinagar, Sept. 18 -- The 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks has once again forced the world to confront a painful truth: terrorism does not thrive only in remote mountains, deserts or ungov... Read More


No Woman is Free Until Every Woman is Free

Srinagar, Sept. 18 -- Twenty six years of surviving into the 21st century, and women across the world are still fighting for rights that should have never been questioned. It is sad to note that fight... Read More


Benchmarks trade near the day's high; European markets trade lower

Mumbai, Sept. 18 -- The benchmark indices traded near the day's high in afternoon trade, supported by easing crude oil prices and softer global bond yields. Market sentiment also received a boost afte... Read More


WTI heads for 5% weekly loss as Middle East risks ease

Mumbai, Sept. 18 -- WTI crude oil fell below $95 per barrel on Friday and was on course to end the week down more than 5% as concerns over Middle East supply disruptions eased and hopes for renewed di... Read More