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Gold rate today (August 17, 2026): Check 18k, 20k, 22k, 24k gold jewellery prices from IBJA, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Tanishq in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities

In today's marketplace, gold prices remain pivotal for both investors and those seeking gifts. Consumers are encouraged to explore pricing options at Tanishq alongside other top brands. The rates for 22K gold jewelry exhibit minor variances among major cities in India. Reliable pricing is provided by Malabar Gold & Diamonds,…

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Rs 1.9 cr a day: BJP govt in MP spent more on publicity than on environment or minority depts

Drive through almost any town in Madhya Pradesh and the state government is impossible to avoid. Hoardings at the chowk. Full pages in the morning paper. Sponsored posts around every government event. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s face is on most of them, and not only inside the state. Madhya Pradesh…

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Uncle, nephew killed as e-rickshaw battery blast triggers fire in west Delhi godown

A suspected e-rickshaw battery blast caused a massive fire in a west Delhi godown. The blaze erupted early Monday morning, engulfing domestic articles stored on the first floor. Two individuals sustained burn injuries and were declared dead at the hospital. Firefighters quickly responded and brought the flames under control. Investigations…

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Chandrasekaran, Noel Tata separately briefed govt on rift, concerns before chairman's exit

Tata leaders recently updated government officials on internal conflicts and strategic rifts within the conglomerate. Issues concerning business initiatives, appointments, and Air India’s financial woes were highlighted. Following Noel Tata's visit to Delhi, speculation about leadership succession and his role at Trent emerged. The government's historical ties with the Tata…

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Why the 5 AM to 7 AM Slot Is the Best Deep Work and Focus Window in Indian Summers

What heat does to concentration, and why 5 AM is the exceptionCognitive performance begins to degrade measurably once the ambient temperature crosses 30°C. A 2020 study published in PLOS Medicine, tracking students in Boston during a heatwave, found that those without air conditioning scored 13 percent lower on cognitive tests…

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India Fashion Week Trends and the Wardrobes of Real Women: Why Four Cities Decide What India Wears

The runway exists in a different countryYou watch the reel. A model moves down a white-lit runway in something that is half-sari, half-structured coat, hand-embroidered at the hem, priced somewhere between a month's rent and a small car. The designer takes a bow. The front row applauds. By the next…

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What Lakme Fashion Week Actually Means for How Everyday Indian Women Are Dressing

The runway is not a wardrobeYou watch the models walk. The silhouettes are architectural, the fabrics are things you'd need to Google, and the styling involves a kind of studied dishevelment that takes a team of people to achieve. Lakme Fashion Week is, in this sense, a performance. A very…

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Farmers seek Delhi march as Haryana blocks route at Khanauri

Farmers protesting the India-US trade deal are camped at the Khanauri border. Bharatiya Kisan Union Ekta Sidhupur chief Jagjit Singh Dallewal appealed for passage to Delhi. He requested the Prime Minister and Haryana government allow a peaceful march on foot. Farmers seek a legal MSP guarantee, farm loan waivers, and…

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Bangladesh sets tough riders for PM Tarique Rahman's visit to India

DHAKA/DELHI: Amid mounting domestic pressure from hardliners and opposition Jamaat-e-Islami ally NCP, PM Tarique Rahman's govt Sunday attached tough conditions for New Delhi prior to his possible bilateral visit to India at PM Modi's invitation - "act expeditiously on extradition of Sheikh Hasina and other criminal fugitives, and help create…

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BJP leaders lodge complaint against Sonia Gandhi following Vande Mataram recitation controversy

BJP leaders filed a complaint against Sonia Gandhi in Mangaluru. This action followed a controversy during Vande Mataram recitation at Congress headquarters. BJP leaders alleged disrespect towards the national song by Congress leaders. Congress asserted Sonia Gandhi was ensuring correct song arrangements were followed. The incident occurred during an Independence…

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India to host BRICS Environment Working Group meetings on August 17-18

India will host the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on August 18. Senior officers will meet on August 17 to discuss environmental working group priorities. Ministers will deliberate on an outcome document and thematic discussions for cooperation. Priority areas include sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, and disaster resilience. The…

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Haryana blocks ‘Kisan Bachao Padyatra’ Delhi march over India-US trade deal, MSP

Haryana Police prevented farmers from reaching Delhi during their march on Sunday. Talks between farmer representatives and Haryana officials remained inconclusive regarding their demands. Farmers insisted on meeting the Union agriculture minister to discuss the India-US trade deal. They announced a peaceful sit-in at the Khanauri border point after being…

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Weather Tomorrow August 17: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

Weather Tomorrow August 17: The Meteorological Department has released a new weather alert for Monday, August 17. Expect heavy rain and thunderstorms in Delhi and Punjab, while Gujarat and Bihar are warned of intense showers alongside lightning strikes. In Himachal Pradesh, light to moderate rain is likely, with localized heavy…

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Bangladesh seeks 'propitious environment' for PM Rahman's India visit; links it to Hasina's extradition

Bangladesh requires India to create a favorable environment for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit. This condition is tied to Dhaka's pending extradition requests for deposed Premier Sheikh Hasina. Hasina's recent virtual press conference from New Delhi has strained bilateral relations between the two nations. India maintains that Hasina's extradition request…

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School holiday August 17, 2026: Will schools remain closed on Monday? From J&K, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, UP to Maharashtra, check rain alerts & state-wise updates

School holiday August 17, 2026: India braces for monsoon rains expected on August 17, 2026, which may lead to potential school closures. The decision on whether schools remain open varies by local conditions and guidance from authorities. While Himachal Pradesh will observe a compensatory holiday, regions like Delhi-NCR and Jammu…

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Farmers foot march: Haryana seals Khanauri inter-state border point

Haryana Police have established multi-layer barricading at the Khanauri inter-state border point. Farmers under the SKM (Non-Political) banner are planning a 228-km foot march to Delhi. This march aims to protest the proposed India-US trade deal and demand MSP legal guarantee. Farmers leaders claim the government's actions expose its anti-farmer…

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BWF World Championships return to India after 17 years; Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag lead home charge

New Delhi will host the BWF World Championships 2026 starting Monday. PV Sindhu and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty will lead the Indian contingent. Sindhu aims for another medal after winning the Japan Open recently. Satwik-Chirag seeks their maiden world title after previous bronze medals. Lakshya Sen also represents India in men's…

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PM Modi's video of feeding cows, peacocks before leaving for Red Fort goes viral, says 'my daily routine'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video of his morning routine before his Independence Day address. He was seen feeding cows and peacocks at his official residence in New Delhi. This ritual is a daily practice for the prime minister at his residence. Modi also made several announcements for youth…

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Australian regional leader to visit India; trade, investment ties in focus

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns will lead an official delegation to New Delhi and Mumbai from August 31 to September 3 to deepen trade, investment, education and cultural ties with India. The visit will focus on sectors including clean energy, critical minerals, technology, tourism, agri-food and advanced industries.

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Delhi airport plans to increase annual passenger handling capacity to 125 million

Delhi airport plans a ten-year master plan to increase passenger capacity. The airport aims to handle 116 million passengers by April 2030. Passenger handling capacity will further rise to 125 million by 2032. Pier E will be constructed at Terminal 3 by April 2030. Future plans for Terminal 4 and…

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Bangladesh says PM will not visit India until Hasina extradited

Bangladesh said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not visit India until New Delhi extradites former premier Sheikh Hasina. Dhaka said a suitable environment for the visit depends on progress over its extradition request, which India says remains under examination.

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'In touch with each other for several weeks': Bangladesh FM spokesperson on proposed PM Tarique Rahman's India visit

Bangladesh and India are discussing a potential visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. This visit's scheduling is affected by a recent press event involving Sheikh Hasina. Dhaka has formally requested India's action on extradition requests for Hasina. India clarified its non-involvement in the private media event. Bilateral relations will continue…

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'You can't gag Parliament': CJP's Saurav Das slams rejection of Lok Sabha questions on NEET-UG, youth protests

In a post on X, Das emphasised that Question Hour serves as a fundamental pillar of democratic governance, questioning why Home Minister Amit Shah did not address Parliament directly regarding police actions during the weeks of protest.

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Delhi High Court to hear on Monday CBI's challenge to discharge of Arvind Kejriwal in excise case

The Delhi High Court will hear the CBI's petition challenging a trial court order. This order had discharged AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. The court will also consider applications seeking dismissal of the CBI's revision petition. Kejriwal and Sisodia claim the CBI filed its plea with "unprecedented haste".…

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Indian Designers Are Rewriting What Fashion Means and It Goes Far Beyond the Runway

The contract nobody signed but everyone keptFor decades, the measure of an Indian designer was whether the West noticed. A slot at Paris Fashion Week. A feature in Vogue International. A collaboration with a heritage European house. The aspiration was legible and the ladder was clear: start in Delhi or…

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