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Pakistan face India in must-win Hockey World Cup clash todayPublished on: August 19, 2026 5:44 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Pakistan face arch-rivals India in a decisive FIH Hockey World Cup Group D encounter on Wednesday, knowing only victory will ensure their progression to the tournament's next stag... Read More


Senior FIFA official Lamour exits after Infantino criticismPublished on: August 19, 2026 5:43 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- FIFA said on Monday that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour had left the organisation, weeks after he publicly criticised Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in the commerci... Read More


Liverpool's new-look defence will take time to gel, says Van DijkPublished on: August 19, 2026 5:43 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the club's revamped backline would require some time to click into gear, despite describing new signings Ronald Araujo and Jeremy Jacquet as... Read More


8th World Taekwondo Presidents Cup inauguratedPublished on: August 19, 2026 5:43 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Adviser to Punjab Chief Minister on Artificial Intelligence and Special Initiatives Ali Dar on Tuesday inaugurated the 8th World Taekwondo Presidents Cup, Asian Region 2026, as ch... Read More


US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Brent Tops $91, WTI Crosses $85 as Trump-Iran Deadlock, Strait of Hormuz Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher

India, Aug. 19 -- US -Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Crude oil prices are extending their climb as the standoff between the United States and Iran keeps the market on edge. Brent crude settled abov... Read More


UAE में हाई अलर्ट, ईरान ने कर दिया हमला; दुबई में लोगों को मिली वॉर्निंग

नई दिल्ली, अगस्त 19 -- UAE यानी संयुक्त अरब अमीरात पर ईरान ने हमला कर दिया है। यूएई का दावा है कि ऐसी दो मिसाइलों की पहचान की गई है, जो उनके क्षेत्र पर दागी गईं थीं। हालांकि, इसे लेकर ईरान की तरफ से क... Read More


Tax-free threshold doubled, bringing top officials into the net of exemption

Kathmandu, Aug. 19 -- The government's decision to double the annual income-tax threshold to Rs1 million means even some of Nepal's highest-paid public officials will pay no personal income tax this f... Read More


Movie review: In 'Chiso Maanchhe', a journey with a corpse becomes a meditation on grief and human connection

Kathmandu, Aug. 19 -- There are not many Nepali filmmakers willing to trust their audience to understand their film without announcing its intentions through dialogues. Dipendra K Khanal, however, see... Read More


Raja Venkatraman recommends three stocks for 19 August

Stock market update, Aug. 19 -- Trends gave up as the willingness to fight back failed to emerge, and continued selling pressure finally led prices to buckle. The sentiment remains muted as there is s... Read More


Stock recommendations for 19 August from MarketSmith India

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Indian equity benchmarks extended their slide on Tuesday, with Nifty 50 posting a sixth straight session of losses and Sensex falling for a third consecutive day. Nifty 50 droppe... Read More