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India at 80: Time to confront the issues it is facing

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- After the Independence Day euphoria, let's now ponder the complex issues facing the nation. What are they? Let me take you back to the Uttar Pradesh of the 1960s. My generation ... और पढ़ें


MTNL's Mauritius exit on hold as India weighs strategic interests

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- India has kept plans to sell its stake in Mahanagar Telephone (Mauritius) Ltd, the Mauritius-based telecom unit of debt-laden state carrier Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd, on hold... और पढ़ें


Stock recommendations for 17 August from MarketSmith India

Stock market update, Aug. 17 -- Indian benchmarks pared early losses to close only marginally lower on Friday, extending their losing streak to a fourth straight session. Nifty 50 slipped 29.85 points... और पढ़ें


Trump Orders Pentagon to Reduce South Korea Military Drills After Seoul Refused to Join Iran War

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The forces that fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers crossing the Military Demarcation Line on Thursday are now preparing for smaller joint exercises with American troops... और पढ़ें


Alaska Primary Elections 2026: Check Election Date, Polling Time, Key Candidate, Result Date, Last Winner, Voter ID Rules, Deadlines, How to Check Registration & All You Need to Know

India, Aug. 17 -- The primary election for Alaska in 2026 is taking place on Tuesday, August 18, with many candidates competing against each other in some highly contested races. As far as Alaska goes... और पढ़ें


Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?Published on: August 17, 2026 2:06 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 17 -- United States President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to hit Iran hard economically, a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington would impose measures on Tehr... और पढ़ें


Israeli Airstrikes Kill Eleven in Southern Lebanon Despite Two US-Brokered Ceasefires

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Seven people were killed in Ansar village in southern Lebanon on Saturday when Israeli warplanes struck what Beirut's government described as a residential area. Three more were ... और पढ़ें


Nigeria's year of women in law, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Nigeria, Aug. 17 -- Of the many vocations known to humanity, few are as rooted in macho masculinity as the military and the law. In tales of both war and law, the advances recorded by women over the p... और पढ़ें


BJP to hold protest against NC Govt's failures today: Sharma

Jammu, Aug 16, Aug. 17 -- J&K BJP president Sat Sharma on Sunday said the party will hold a massive protest against the National Conference (NC)-led government in Jammu and Kashmir Monday for allegedl... और पढ़ें


#OsunDecides2026: INEC results fall within independent projections - Yiaga

Nigeria, Aug. 17 -- Election observer organisation, Yiaga Africa, has said the official results of the 2026 Osun State governorship election accurately reflected the ballots counted at polling units. ... और पढ़ें