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RBI likely stepped in to defend rupee, traders say

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T03:57:13+00:00

The rupee slipped in early trading to 95.49 ​per dollar, ‌but its losses were capped by state-run banks' dollar sales

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Gold nears $4,400 as traders weigh Fed interest-rate path

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T03:49:21+00:00

Decline in both US consumer sentiment and retail sales has eased fears of an imminent rate hike, which is typically a headwind for non-yielding bullion

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Six dead, several injured in stampede at Bihar temple

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T03:45:29+00:00

The incident occurred due to a heavy rush of devotees at the temple to offer water to lord Shiva in the holy month of Shravan

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Rupee set to weaken after central bank curtails dollar inflow window

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T03:37:21+00:00

The RBI has brought forward by a month the cut-off for its ​discounted forex swap facility, ‌following more than $50 billion in inflows from NRI deposits

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Ralph Carr in ‘living hell’ after being convicted of rape, Victorian court hears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T03:36:15+00:00

Lawyer for the entertainment industry and AFL figure says his career is ‘destroyed’ following convictionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEntertainment industry and AFL figure Ralph Carr says he is in “living hell” and has been “destroyed” after being convicted of rape, a Victorian court has heard.Carr was convicted of two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault after a trial in the county court of Victoria last month. Continue reading...

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Répression en Iran : les échanges culturels français dans le viseur du pouvoir

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-17T03:35:36+00:00

L’interpellation de deux diplomates français et la détention de deux graphistes iraniens, le 19 juillet, marquent un nouveau seuil dans la dégradation des relations entre Paris et Téhéran. Au cœur de l’affaire, une réunion de travail autour de Villa Zadig, un projet culturel destiné à favoriser les mobilités et les échanges avec la société iranienne.

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Dans le Pas-de-Calais, le feu et l’essor des « megaboats » créent des tensions autour des traversées de migrants dans la Manche

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-17T03:30:09+00:00

Depuis début 2026, le nombre de tentatives de passages en Angleterre est en nette diminution. Mais des embarcations plus grosses posent d’importants problèmes de sécurité. En outre, un départ de feu, attribué par certains aux migrants, même si la justice n’en a pas tranché la cause, attise la colère d’une partie de la population.

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Alan Jones allegedly kissed young man in wardrobe of James Packer’s personal suite at Crown Towers, court hears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T03:24:21+00:00

Former 2GB and 2UE radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guiltyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlan Jones allegedly kissed his driver, a young man, inside a walk-in wardrobe in James Packer’s personal suite at the Crown Towers hotel in Melbourne, a court has been told.Complainant C said he and a friend went for a drink in Jones’s room when they were visiting Melbourne for a sporting event and they knew it was “nice” because it was Packer’s personal

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Alleged victim sent Alan Jones ‘embarrassing’ texts to keep ‘most powerful man in Australia’ on side, court told

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T03:24:21+00:00

Former 2GB and 2UE radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guiltyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of Alan Jones’s alleged victims has told a Sydney court that he sent “distressing and embarrassing” messages about his penis to the broadcaster to keep “the most powerful man in Australia” on side.Complainant C was a young man when employed as a driver for Jones at 2GB radio. He has previously told Downing Centre local court that Jones touched his peni

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Alibaba to sell gaming arm for $1.5 billion in boost to AI pivot

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T03:21:35+00:00

Alibaba is undergoing a broader corporate reorganisation under CEO Eddie Wu, divesting non-core assets while making AI and cloud computing a top strategic priority with the aim of reaching $100 billion in AI revenue in five years

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Jane Street took $15 billion loss in July as AI stocks slumped

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T03:13:17+00:00

Jane Street, which invests in Situational Awareness and directly invests in AI ventures, suffered a rare and severe down month in July amid volatile stock markets

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New jobs map

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T03:07:08+00:00

Report finds tier-2 and tier-3 centres see more job postings growth than tier-1 centres

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En Australie, une raffinerie de terres rares se prépare à rivaliser avec la Chine

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-17T03:00:10+00:00

Canberra ambitionne de jouer un rôle-clé dans l’établissement de chaînes d’approvisionnement en terres rares diversifiées, plus fiables et moins dépendantes de Pékin. L’Etat facilite le financement de projets et développe des partenariats internationaux.

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Effetto IA sul Bitcoin: ecco perché questo calo è diverso dai precedenti

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-17T03:00:00+00:00

La criptovaluta ha più che dimezzato il suo valore in un anno. Già in passato la moneta digitale aveva abituato a bruschi cali e improvvise risalite. Questa volta però sembra essersi ridotto l’appetito degli inestitori. Ametrano (CheckSig): “Calo lento e senza il panico del passato”

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Australia politics live: Hill says using super to buy a home gets ‘gold medal for stupidest policy’ after Hanson reignites debate

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T02:58:05+00:00

Pauline Hanson said on Sunday that Australians should be able to access superannuation early to cope with cost-of-living pressures. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHume says housing the ‘best indicator of economic security’ in retirement over superThe deputy Liberal leader, Jane Hume says the Coalition will reconsider whether Australians should be able to access more of their superannuation balance early after Pauline Hanson called on Sunday for super rules to be “lightened up a bit” and allow workers to their money in times of crisis.It’s som

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Report supporting Australia’s teen social media ban appears to contain AI hallucinations, Senate hears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T02:58:05+00:00

Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds one section of report includes links to academic articles that do not exist, but authors deny the references were made up by AIFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe authors of a report testing the technology underpinning Australia’s social media ban have conceded ChatGPT was used in editing, but denied a number of citation errors in the report were due to AI hallucinations.The $3.48m age assurance technology trial, run by the UK-based Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS) last year

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Stock markets today: Another weak opening on the cards for Indian stocks

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T02:33:28+00:00

Gift Nifty at 24,400 signals a cautious start, while investors track Strait of Hormuz developments, Brent crude prices and the Fed’s July meeting minutes ahead of the September policy decision.

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Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-08-17T02:22:04+00:00

The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.

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Australia politics live: Greens senator accuses Labor of backing gas industry and billionaires over ‘disabled people and our families’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T02:17:49+00:00

Both major parties say current NDIS scheme is unsustainable as Senate debate of legislation continues. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHume says housing the ‘best indicator of economic security’ in retirement over superThe deputy Liberal leader, Jane Hume says the Coalition will reconsider whether Australians should be able to access more of their superannuation balance early after Pauline Hanson called on Sunday for super rules to be “lightened up a bit” and allow workers to their money in times of crisis.It’s something that we will obviously

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Sensex today | Stock Market LIVE: Reliance, Kalpataru Projects, BEML, Hazoor Multi, ONGC, Dixon, Kitex, IFGL Refractories, Dr Reddy’s, PB Fintech among stocks to be in focus today

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T01:57:11+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live updates: As key players like Reliance and Kalpataru Projects make strategic moves and secure significant contracts, investors will also be keenly observing developments from ONGC’s resumed operations in Venezuela to Dr Reddy’s FDA inspection outcomes, shaping market sentiments for the week ahead.

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Stocks to watch, Aug 17: Reliance, Kalpataru Projects, BEML, Hazoor Multi, ONGC, Dixon, Kitex, IFGL Refractories, Dr Reddy’s, PB Fintech, will be in focus on Monday

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T01:56:29+00:00

As key players like Reliance and Kalpataru Projects make strategic moves and secure significant contracts, investors will also be keenly observing developments from ONGC’s resumed operations in Venezuela to Dr Reddy’s FDA inspection outcomes, shaping market sentiments for the week ahead.

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