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August 17, 2026 10:55 AM

Jitendra Singh calls for making diabetes prevention a national priority

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has called for making diabetes prevention and preventive healthcare a national priority, saying rural India is no longer untouched by the growing diabetes burden. Addressing the launch of the Research Society for the...

August 17, 2026 10:49 AM

PM Modi highlights power of collective resolve, unity and cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the importance of collective resolve, unity of minds and mutual cooperation in driving national progress and societal well-being. Sharing a Sanskrit Subhashitam on X, the Prime Minister said collect...

August 17, 2026 10:38 AM

New York India Day Parade celebrates ‘harmony in heritage’

The 44th annual India Day Parade in New York, billed as the world’s largest Indian diaspora parade, celebrated India’s rich cultural diversity and the contributions of the Indian-American community under the theme “Harmony in Heritage”. Arou...

August 17, 2026 10:16 AM

Stock markets decline in early trade amid rising crude oil prices

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Monday amid rising crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 284.85 points to 77,717.05 during initial trading. The 50-shar...

August 17, 2026 10:10 AM

Ngah’s double leads Cameroon to maiden Women’s Cup of Nations title

Cameroon claimed a first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title when they thumped surprise package Malawi 3-0 in the final as Marie Ngah’s first-half double helped seal victory on Sunday. Cameroon had lost three finals but made it fourth-time lucky...

August 17, 2026 9:56 AM

Delhi-NCR likely to receive heavy rain, thunderstorms on Monday

Delhi-NCR is likely to witness heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting gusty winds and a maximum temperature of around 34 degrees Celsius. The national capital is expected to record a mi...

August 17, 2026 9:51 AM

Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year could be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo has fuelled speculation about his retirement plans after saying the upcoming year will probably be the last of his playing career. The 41-year-old Portugal captain is one of the most decorated players of all time, winning major tro...

August 17, 2026 9:41 AM

Trump’s envoys meet mediators, Israel strikes Gaza

Donald Trump's envoys met with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo on Sunday, a diplomatic source said, aiming to advance the U.S. president's Gaza peace plan, even as Israel pressed on with airstrikes in the enclave. Hamas officials wer...

August 17, 2026 9:24 AM

Shipping slows through Strait of Hormuz after tanker attacks, data shows

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend, data showed on Monday, following attacks on tankers, while U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the Middle East conflict stalled. Five commodity vessels transited the strait on Saturday, with none...

August 17, 2026 9:25 AM

Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 53, aftershocks hamper rescue efforts

Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake rocked eastern Indonesia, killing at least 53, blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday. They added that more than 130 people had been injured, many w...