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FICCI CAPAM 2026 opens with top market regulators in attendance

Mumbai, Aug 19 : FICCI Senior VP and The Sanmar Group's Chairman, Vijay Sankar, and SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey pose for a photo at the FICCI CAPAM 2026 - 23rd Annual Capital Markets Conference, in Mumbai on Wednesday. FICCI Director General Jyoti Vij, FICCI Capital Markets Committee Chairman Sunil Sanghai, NSE CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan, CDSL CEO Nehal Vora and NSDL CEO Vijay Chandok present.

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Jadeja dismisses Sri Lanka captain de Silva on day five

Galle [Sri Lanka], Aug 19 : Sri Lanka's captain Dhananjaya de Silva gets dismissed by India's Ravindra Jadeja on the fifth day of the first test match between India and Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, in Galle on Wednesday.

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India-Japan Business Conclave held in New Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 19 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw exchange greetings during the India-Japan Business Conclave, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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Jaishankar meets Singapore's foreign minister in New Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 19 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore Vivian Balakrishnan, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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Yamanashi Governor addresses India-Japan Business Conclave in New Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 19 : Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture Kotaro Nagasaki speaks during the India-Japan Business Conclave, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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Himachal monsoon: 166 roads blocked, 84 rain deaths; toll 205

Heavy rain in Himachal blocks 166 roads, disrupts power and water; 84 lives lost in rain incidents, total monsoon toll 205. Restoration underway.

Aug 19, 2026 · 8 views

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Goldman Sachs: US-listed ETFs to attract over $2 trillion in 2026

Goldman Sachs projects US-listed ETF inflows to exceed $2 trillion in 2026, driven by active management and product innovation.

Aug 19, 2026 · 21 views

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Punjab's Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan 4th edition set to begin Sept 5

Punjab CM announces 4th Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan from Sept 5-Nov 29, targeting 10 lakh participants across 38 sports and 4 para-sports.

Aug 19, 2026 · 12 views

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Meghalaya CM lays foundation for Rs 65-crore veterinary hospital

CM Conrad Sangma stresses hub-and-spoke model for modern veterinary care as Meghalaya builds its apex referral hospital in Shillong.

Aug 19, 2026

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Men's Hockey World Cup: India Beat Pakistan 5-3, Reach Next Stage

Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek score braces as India defeat Pakistan 5-3 in FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 to advance to the next stag…

Aug 19, 2026

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Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika reviews agri schemes in Karbi Anglong

Assam's Guardian Minister for Karbi Anglong reviews AIF, PM-KISAN and irrigation schemes; urges farmers to use Rs 2 crore loan facility…

Aug 19, 2026

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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis unveils Drug-Free Maharashtra policy plan

CM Devendra Fadnavis directs de-addiction centres in all govt hospitals, drug-free school zones, and fast-track courts under new policy…

Aug 19, 2026

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India rapidly expanding tech use for tax compliance: PwC expert

PwC's Prashant Agrawal says India is among countries rapidly adopting technology for tax compliance, citing GSTN as a key example.

Aug 19, 2026

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Chhattisgarh Tribal Troupe Performs at Rashtrapati Bhavan I-Day

Artistes from Dhamtari's Saraitola village performed traditional Mandar folk dance at Rashtrapati Bhavan's I-Day reception, expressing…

Aug 19, 2026

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India beats Pakistan 5-3 in Hockey World Cup, enters Round 2

India defeated Pakistan 5-3 in a Pool D clash at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, advancing to Round 2 and eliminating Pakistan from the…

Aug 19, 2026

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US envoy's Kashmir visit boosts India ties, may strain Pakistan relations

Expert Michael Kugelman says US Ambassador Sergio Gor's J-K visit recognizing it as part of India boosts ties with New Delhi but may cr…

Aug 19, 2026

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BWF Worlds: Sindhu, Ayush reach Round of 16; Lakshya, Unnati exit

PV Sindhu and Ayush Shetty advance to pre-quarterfinals at BWF World Championships; Lakshya Sen and Unnati Hood suffer defeats on Day 3…

Aug 19, 2026

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Jharkhand minister says govt with youth after Soren cancels 22 exams

Jharkhand minister Irfan Ansari says government stands with youth after Hemant Soren-led govt cancels 22 exams; students celebrate with…

Aug 19, 2026

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Bihar Cabinet approves Buxar-Bhagalpur expressway, 13 key proposals

Bihar Cabinet clears 13 proposals including 336-km Buxar-Bhagalpur Greenfield Expressway, tubewell scheme, canal restoration, dairy pus…

Aug 19, 2026

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UDP seeks parliamentary meet amid internal discord in Meghalaya

UDP's Paul Lyngdoh calls for early parliamentary wing meeting to address legislator grievances; plays down merger speculation with BJP.

Aug 19, 2026

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FICCI CAPAM 2026 opens with top market regulators in attendance

Jadeja dismisses Sri Lanka captain de Silva on day five

India-Japan Business Conclave held in New Delhi

Jaishankar meets Singapore's foreign minister in New Delhi

Yamanashi Governor addresses India-Japan Business Conclave in New Delhi

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Himachal monsoon: 166 roads blocked, 84 rain deaths; toll 205

Goldman Sachs: US-listed ETFs to attract over $2 trillion in 2026

Punjab's Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan 4th edition set to begin Sept 5

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Meghalaya CM lays foundation for Rs 65-crore veterinary hospital

Men's Hockey World Cup: India Beat Pakistan 5-3, Reach Next Stage

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika reviews agri schemes in Karbi Anglong

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis unveils Drug-Free Maharashtra policy plan

India rapidly expanding tech use for tax compliance: PwC expert

Chhattisgarh Tribal Troupe Performs at Rashtrapati Bhavan I-Day

India beats Pakistan 5-3 in Hockey World Cup, enters Round 2

US envoy's Kashmir visit boosts India ties, may strain Pakistan relations

BWF Worlds: Sindhu, Ayush reach Round of 16; Lakshya, Unnati exit

Jharkhand minister says govt with youth after Soren cancels 22 exams

Bihar Cabinet approves Buxar-Bhagalpur expressway, 13 key proposals

UDP seeks parliamentary meet amid internal discord in Meghalaya

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US easing travel advisory on J-K would be 'major victory' for India: Expert

BWF Worlds: Sindhu beats Zhang, faces Wang Zi Yi next

DGCA to mandate random drug tests for over 25% of flight crew yearly

Govt caps mobile SIMs at 9; new checks from Aug 24

IndiGo website hit by technical glitch, booking issues reported

Russia proposes rail link to India to bypass choke points

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Palestinian envoy expects India as observer in upcoming elections

Gaby Lewis to lead Ireland women's squad for England ODI series

India-Palestine Hospital Groundbreaking in Jenin Marks Development Milestone

AU chief offers condolences over Zimbabwe ferry tragedy as death toll hits 94

Taliban renews UN seat demand amid recognition standoff

Palestinian envoy: Two-state solution abandoned ahead of Israeli polls

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Gaja Capital IPO Opens: Key Risks Include Negative Cash Flow, Audit Gap

India's international tax regime set for major shift: Experts

Pune tops India's city vitality index; South 24 Parganas leads emerging cities

Skyways IPO opens Aug 24; EOW FIR, AEO suspension key risks

RBI MPC minutes: Governor Malhotra in wait-and-watch mode on rate cuts

Hyundai to hike vehicle prices by up to 1% from September

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Guru Randhawa drops new song 'Marzi' after 'Fine Shyt' backlash

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Guru Randhawa's 'Marzi' celebrates Punjabi grit and self-determination

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