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Final Trade Aug 14: Markets End Flat in Volatile Trade; Metal & Energy Stocks Weigh on Sentiment

India, Aug. 14 -- In a muted end to a choppy session during a holiday-shortened week, benchmark domestic equity indices closed almost unchanged today, reflecting cautious investor sentiment ahead of k... Read More


Delhi police issues traffic advisory for Independence Day ceremony

WEB DESK, Aug. 14 -- Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory in the national capital regarding the Independence Day Ceremony at Red Fort tomorrow for the convenience of public and security reasons.... Read More


Three killed, 60 injured in Pakistan Independence Day celebrations

WEB DESK, Aug. 14 -- In Pakistan, Three people, including a senior citizen and an eight-year-old girl, lost their lives during Independence Day celebrations in Pakistan's Karachi due to "reckless" aer... Read More


Alaska, evacuation alerts ahead of glacial flood threat

WEB DESK, Aug. 14 -- In Alaska, residents are evacuating as floodwaters from a glacial lake threaten communities near the state capital, Juneau. Meltwater from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacie... Read More


6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga

WEB DESK, Aug. 14 -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted the Tonga Islands Region at 0438 GMT on Thursday. The epicentre of the earthquake was at a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined... Read More


Iraq and Syria Explore Revival of Banias Pipelineafter two decades

WEB DESK, Aug. 14 -- Iraq and Syria have agreed to study the potential reactivation of the Banias pipeline to transport Iraqi oil through Syrian territory. The decision emerged during talks in Baghda... Read More


EU leaders urge US not to strike unilateral Ukraine peace deal with Russian during one-on-one meeting in Alaska

WEB DESK, Aug. 14 -- European leaders have urged US President Donald Trump not to strike a unilateral Ukraine peace deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their one-on-one meeting on Friday... Read More


Brazil launches aid package to counter US tariff hike

WEB DESK, Aug. 14 -- Brazil has launched a slew of measures to support exporters hit by a 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US government. The initiative, called Sovereign Brazil, provides around 5.56... Read More


38 Bodies Recovered, Over 100 Injured in Kishtwar Tragedy: DC Sharma

Kishtwar, Aug. 14 -- Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, on Thursday night said that 38 bodies have been recovered and over 100 people injured in the recent tragedy in the district. Sp... Read More


Cloudburst in Kishtwar kills 50, over 100 missing, rescue ops on

Jammu, Aug. 14 -- A devastating cloudburst in the remote Chositi village of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, has left at least 50 people dead and over a 100 missing The disaster triggered flash ... Read More