Catholic schools chief denies wiping critical evidence after performing factory reset on phone, Icac hears

Dallas McInerney tells inquiry he wiped data from his devices over the weekend after receiving a security warning from his bankThe chief executive of Catholic Schools NSW has denied he performed a factory reset on a work phone and iPad to wipe critical evidence for an investigation into allegations of corruption in the New South Wales Liberals, an inquiry has heard.On Wednesday, Dallas McInerney revealed he had performed the factory reset over the weekend after giving evidence to the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) last week. Continue reading...

TikTok, депутаты и концерты Кадышевой: почему кокошники стали вновь популярными

19 августа в России чествуют традиционный головной убор

Напад на українських дітей в Польщі: поліція затримала двох осіб

У польському Бидгощі двоє дорослих напали на дітей з України, ображали їх через національність і пошкодили іграшковий дрон.

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex falls 320 points, Nifty trades near 24,050

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity benchmarks extended their decline on Wednesday, with the Nifty slipping below 24,100 as weak market breadth kept the near-term outlook bearish. However, the 24,000-23,950 zone remains a crucial support area that could trigger a rebound.

RBI likely intervenes to shield rupee from oil strain, traders say

The rupee was on track for a ‌quiet open ​and was hovering at 95.70 ⁠on the interbank order matching ‌system before the local spot market opened at 9 a.m. ‌IST

ICICI Bank shares slip 0.52% in early trade, despite yearly gains

Analysts have identified ICICI as a top pick among private sector banks, citing an expected 14% EPS compounded annual growth rate over FY26-28, and its top ranking on proprietary liability franchise scorecards

Lebanon no longer a safe haven for former Syrian regime officials

Figures connected to the former Syrian regime are still in Lebanon but risk being returned.

Behari Lal Engg IPO list at 63% premium, touches ₹529 on listing day

Investors who received allotment at the IPO price of ₹285 per share, with a lot size of 52 shares costing ₹14,820, gained approximately ₹9,360 per lot at listing on the NSE

9 Stocks to Watch, Aug 19: Shipla Medicare, CG Power, Exide, Manipal Health, PNB

Shilpa Medicare initiates a precautionary recall of nearly 28,000 vials amid operational updates from key players like Manipal Health and ONGC, while CG Power addresses cybersecurity concerns and Exide funds ambitious lithium-ion projects.

Crude Oil price gains as standoff over Hormuz reopening continues

At 10.03 am on Wednesday, October Brent oil futures were at $91.65, up 0.69%, and October crude oil futures on WTI were at $84.72, up 0.79%

Дві палички роблять рівність правильною: на розв’язання дають лише 7 секунд

Виправте рівність двома рухами.

Девять человек погибли при пожаре в отеле в индийской Калькутте

HDFC Bank shares slide nearly 30% from peak, hit 52-week low

The stock has now lost nearly 28% over the past year and is down over 27% year-to-date, sharply underperforming the Nifty 50, which is down roughly 7.83% YTD

Кельтське ім’я стрімко набирає популярності: воно має давнє й красиве значення

Розповідаємо, звідки походить це ім’я та чому воно стає модним.

Former US official calls shift in relations with Syria ‘surreal’

A former US State Department advisor on Syria tells Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ the improved relationship

Человек пострадал в Уфе при атаке ВСУ на жилой дом

Человек пострадал в Уфе при атаке ВСУ на жилой дом

Piyush Goyal to visit Japan from Aug 24-27 to discuss trade, investments

Japan is today India's 5th-largest source of FDI, with over 1,400 Japanese companies that are household names, from Suzuki, Toyota and Honda in mobility, Sony in electronics, and Hitachi and Mitsubishi in engineering

RRBs' gross loans rise 10.3% to ₹5.78 lakh crore in FY26; PSL achievement at 91.7%

Agriculture and allied activities remained the largest component of the RRB credit portfolio, with outstanding credit at ₹3.78 lakh crore, accounting for 77% of total PSL

Maharashtra to invest in AI-driven, Gen-Z focused Marathi cinema

Maharashtra aims to transform Marathi cinema, blending innovation with tradition to attract new audiences and support filmmakers with government investment.

Shiprocket debuts with 35% premium, touches ₹144 intraday

The stock subsequently touched an intraday high of ₹144, pushing gains to nearly 42% from the issue price by mid-morning trade.

У Португалії є оливкове дерево, яке пережило фінікійців і римлян: чому воно досі дає плоди

Це дерево пережило навали завойовників, варварів та переселенців.

Thai teen found in suitcase died from suffocation, police reveal

New evidence sheds more light on the death of Tunchanok Donholma, who was allegedly murdered in June.

India-Japan trade at $27.5 billion still a fraction of potential: Piyush Goyal

Goyal said the bilateral relationship was backed by a target of 10 trillion yen in Japanese investment in India over the next decade

Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza

Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.

Swiggy shareholders greenlight proposal for Indian-owned company status

The Indian owned and controlled company status would allow Swiggy to directly own and sell inventory through its quick commerce brand Instamart, a move expected to improve margins and strengthen supply chain control.

French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers

More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.

Antaranga: Boundless Longing - Presented by Ekatvam

Antaranga: Boundless Longing - Presented by Ekatvam

En Syrie, la mort d’un casque blanc met en évidence l’usage persistant de la torture au sein des lieux de détention

Le décès d’un membre de la défense civile, battu par des policiers en garde à vue, suscite la colère de Syriens qui espéraient en avoir fini avec les violences des forces de l’ordre et de sécurité après la chute de Bachar Al-Assad.

UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report

Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is importedThe UK is vulnerable to food price shocks because of its dependence on imports of fruit and vegetable from countries even more exposed to the climate crisis, researchers say.Much of Britain has sweltered under a record five heatwaves this year and endured drought and wildfires, with the hot, dry conditions damaging crops and reducing yields of domestic produce. Continue reading...

South Korea, US scale back annual military drills after Trump’s order

Seoul says the duration of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise has been reduced from 11 days to five.

РФ погрожує Британії через дрони для України: в The Guardian розкрили, що за цим стоїть

Москва пригрозила Лондону "наслідками" після підтвердження використання Україною британських дронів для ударів по Росії.

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex down 300 pts, Nifty below 24,100 as bond yield spike rattle markets; Brent crude climbs toward $92

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Markets opened flat to marginally negative on Wednesday, extending a six-session losing streak, as rising crude oil prices and surging global bond yields kept investor sentiment under pressure.

В Петербурге задержали 21-летнего главу ячейки телефонных мошенников

В Мытищах задержали 21-летнего главу ячейки телефонных мошенников

India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable will significantly boost 'Viksit Bharat' initiative: MEA

The Roundtable involves discussions across several tracks, focusing primarily on advanced manufacturing, connectivity, digital sectors, healthcare, medicine, skill development, and sustainability

NSW judge says anti-Israel graffiti case went ‘haywire’ when vandalism was labelled antisemitic

Mohommed Farhat spray-painted slogans and torched a car in Woollahra. He pleaded guilty but supreme court judge says case appears to be a ‘miscarriage of justice’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor almost two years, Mohommed Farhat has been in prison after he pleaded guilty to 15 offences in connection with property damage, including spray-painting “Fuk Israel” on cars in Sydney’s east and setting another vehicle alight in late 2024.This week, the New South Wales supreme court justice Desmond Fagan ruled that police, lower courts and various state agencies all incorr

Tamil Nadu hikes milk procurement price, boosts medical education and healthcare infrastructure

The Tamil Nadu government rolled out sweeping reforms, enhancing support for farmers and healthcare, and broadening access to insurance and education.

Australia politics live: Coalition accuses Labor of treating veterans ‘with contempt’; Victorian Liberals pledge to ‘throw open doors to gas’

Follow today’s news liveFollow our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Collapsing confidence’ in housing market, Wilson saysTim Wilson has jumped on that reporting around rent increases and says there has been a collapse in confidence since the budget which is hurting renters.We’ve had, since the budget, collapsing confidence, a lack of will to invest in housing that is going to be available for rentals.We’re seeing a complete disaster in the housing market, and we know that’s only going to do one thing while the government continues to overshoot its migration target, and that

Gold edges below $4,400 as traders eye slump in long-dated bonds

Spot gold lost as much as 0.7% on Tuesday, with a gauge of the dollar steady after hitting a three-month low on Monday

CNN: Трамп распорядился приостановить переговоры с Ираном

Nifty Prediction Today – August 19, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Bearish; take fresh shorts

Nifty 50 August Futures contract can fall to 23,980. But thereafter a bounce back move is possible

EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : une centrale thermique du premier opérateur énergétique privé d’Ukraine visée par une attaque d’ampleur russe

« La centrale a cessé de produire de l’électricité à la suite de dommages significatifs causés aux infrastructures par cette frappe », a déclaré, mardi, le groupe DTEK, sans spécifier immédiatement la localisation exacte du site touché.

EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : une centrale thermique du premier opérateur énergétique privé d’Ukraine visée par une attaque russe de grande ampleur

« La centrale a cessé de produire de l’électricité à la suite de dommages significatifs causés aux infrastructures par cette frappe », a déclaré, mardi, le groupe DTEK, sans spécifier la localisation du site touché.

EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : la Russie dit avoir « intercepté et détruit » 453 drones ukrainiens dans la nuit de mardi à mercredi

En Ukraine, l’armée de l’air fait savoir que les forces russes ont « attaqué avec deux missiles balistiques Iskander-M et 65 drones », ajoutant avoir détruit ou neutralisé 56 de ces aéronefs sans pilote.

John Irvin, British film-maker who directed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, dies aged 86

The director’s BBC hit opened the door to Hollywood action films including Hamburger Hill, The Dogs of War and Raw DealJohn Irvin, the British film-maker who directed the Bafta-winning BBC miniseries Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, as well as films including Hamburger Hill, The Dogs of War and Raw Deal, has died aged 86.Irvin died “peacefully at home” on 11 August, surrounded by his family, his producer Claire Evans confirmed to the Guardian. Continue reading...

Трамп в последний момент отложил введение пошлин на канадские товары

Розшук ТЦК можна скасувати у "Резерв+": адвокат пояснила всі нюанси

Розбираємось, чому в "Резерв+" може з'явитися статус "У розшуку" та що з ним робити.

Трамп наказав скоротити військові навчання США та Південної Кореї: в чому причина

Також президент США посилює тиск на Сеул у питаннях торгівлі та безпеки.

Трамп наказав скоротити військові навчання США та Південної Кореї: Bloomberg розкрив причину

Також президент США посилює тиск на Сеул у питаннях торгівлі та безпеки.

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex slips 150 pts, Nifty below 24,100 as bond yield spike rattle markets; Brent crude climbs toward $92

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Markets opened flat to marginally negative on Wednesday, extending a six-session losing streak, as rising crude oil prices and surging global bond yields kept investor sentiment under pressure.

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against US dollar in early trade

A rise in global crude oil prices added pressure to the local unit while a decline in the dollar index and FII inflows provided support, forex traders said.

Attackers go ‘house to house’ killing 25 villagers in central Nigeria

An attack on a village in Nigeria’s central Plateau state has killed at least 25 people.

Критичний дефіцит Patriot: Україна шукає ракети С-300, але одна з країн не готова їх віддати, - Forbes

Україна намагається компенсувати нестачу ракет для Patriot старими С-300, однак Греція не готова відмовитися від власних комплексів без повноцінної заміни.

Crude oil futures gain as standoff over Hormuz reopening continues

At 9.38 am on Wednesday, October Brent oil futures were at $91.65, up 0.69%, and October crude oil futures on WTI were at $84.77, up 0.84%