Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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August 18, 2026 5:45 PM
While delivering his keynote address at the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Bhupender Yadav said that India’s Chairship is guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narend...
August 18, 2026 5:35 PM
India’s coconut sector, deeply rooted in the country’s agricultural economy and cultural traditions, is steadily evolving from a predominantly traditional farming activity into a diversified, export-oriented industry. Supporting the livelihoods o...
August 18, 2026 5:26 PM
Market benchmark indices ended lower on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 493 points and the Nifty dropping to 24,154.90 level, as elevated crude oil prices and fading hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in West Asia weighed heavily on investors’ sen...
August 18, 2026 4:52 PM
The Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail, meeting a longstanding demand of his party and family, who had raised concerns about his health. Cricketer-turned-politician Khan,...
August 18, 2026 4:45 PM
India were all out for 193 in their second innings, setting Sri Lanka a victory target of 372 on day four of the opening test in Galle on Tuesday. India claimed a first-innings lead of 178 after bowling out Sri Lanka for 284. Rishabh Pant made a qui...
August 18, 2026 4:26 PM
The fifth edition of SEMICON India will be held from September 17 to 19 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, bringing together global semiconductor companies, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, startups and academia as India seeks to strengthen its p...
August 18, 2026 4:23 PM
India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) strategy is entering a new phase. After expanding its network of trade agreements over the past decade, the focus is now shifting towards ensuring that Indian businesses make fuller use of the market access created ...
August 18, 2026 4:27 PM
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant became the first Indian player and fourth in the world to complete the rare milestone of 100 sixes in Test cricket during the fourth day of the opening game against Sri Lanka at Galle on Tuesday. En route to his mile...
August 18, 2026 4:06 PM
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has completed more than 2 crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for school children as part of its nationwide mission-mode drive. The special drive, launched in September 2025, has so far covere...
August 18, 2026 3:28 PM
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Tuesday announced the National Sports Awards 2025, recognising outstanding performances and contributions by sportspersons, coaches and organisations across various disciplines. The awards have been decide...
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