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US veterans to replace ‘illegal alien’ truckers? Why Trump’s latest proposal could affect Indians | World

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US veterans to replace ‘illegal alien’ truckers? Why Trump’s latest proposal could affect Indians | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump has reportedly announced that his administration will “take historic action” to replace what he called “illegal alien truck drivers” with American war veterans, accusing undocumented truck drivers of endangering lives on US roads. The development follows his remarks at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit on Wednesday, where he linked the issue of undocumented truck drivers to a recent fatal crash in Pennsylvania and outlined his new plan aimed at veterans. “They came in totally illegally, and we don’t want them,” Trump said at the event. Using the death of a Pennsylvania state trooper in…

Hrithik Roshan marks 15 years of ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’

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Hrithik Roshan marks 15 years of ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’

Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan marked the 15th anniversary of the acclaimed film “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” with a heartfelt social media tribute, describing the 2011 movie as a transformative experience that continues to hold personal and professional significance for him. Sharing a reflective note on Instagram, Hrithik celebrated the film as more than just a cinematic milestone and described it as "a journey that continues to amaze me." The actor reflected on how his character Arjun became closely connected with his own personal journey. "Arjun was a character who allowed me to channel on screen a conundrum I…

PC Jeweller shares in focus as it plans to raise Rs 1,000 crore through qualified institutions placement | Markets

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PC Jeweller shares in focus as it plans to raise Rs 1,000 crore through qualified institutions placement | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of PC Jeweller are in focus after the company informed exchanges that its board has approved raising up to Rs 1,000 crore. According to the information shared, the funds will be raised through a qualified institutional placement (QIP). The funds will be raised through the issuance of equity shares or other eligible securities in one or more tranches. The board has also constituted a dedicated QIP committee to determine the process, including the size, timing, pricing, and other terms and conditions. Amid this, the stock traded at Rs 9.76, down 5.52 per cent from the previous close. The market…

India’s batting coach throws weight behind Rohit Sharma amid struggles with the bat | Cricket

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India’s batting coach throws weight behind Rohit Sharma amid struggles with the bat | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team succumbed to a hefty loss against England in the second ODI of the ongoing three-game series. After winning the first game, the Men in Blue failed to get the job done in the second ODI that was held at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on July 16th. There were several talking points from the game, with the biggest one being the performance of Rohit Sharma. The veteran batter played a total of 47 deliveries in his innings and scored 26 runs to his name as well. After the game, reports also emerged that the upcoming third…

Russia, China, North Korea and Iran can manipulate US elections, Trump makes big claims | World

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Russia, China, North Korea and Iran can manipulate US elections, Trump makes big claims | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday asserted that the US election system has been “dangerously” exposed to Russia, China, Iran, North Korea and non-state actors, who possess the capability to compromise America’s election infrastructure. Trump made the allegations during his half-an-hour speech on “Election Integrity” in which he stated that he had declassified hundreds of intelligence files that supported his claims of Beijing’s interference in the 2020 presidential elections. He further added that the third set of documents released by his government showed the US authorities had long been aware of the vulnerabilities in the country's electoral system. Hiding…

Gold price drops below Rs 1.40 lakh per 10 grams on MCX, silver too falls | Check city-wise rates | Markets

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Gold price drops below Rs 1.40 lakh per 10 grams on MCX, silver too falls | Check city-wise rates | Markets

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures fell further on Friday, July 17, 2026, amid higher global crude oil prices due to heightened tensions in West Asia. The gold August 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 338 or 0.24 per cent at Rs 1,40,686 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,40,348. However, it later fell to touch an intraday low of Rs 1,39,801, a drop of Rs 547 or 0.38 per cent. In between, it touched an intraday high of Rs 1,40,733. Last seen, it was trading at Rs…

FIFA confirms match officials for upcoming World Cup 2026 final; Check details | Football

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FIFA confirms match officials for upcoming World Cup 2026 final; Check details | Football

New Delhi: The stage is set for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. 2010 champions Spain will be taking on three-time winners Argentina in the summit clash of the tournament at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 20th, and both sides will look to put in their best performance in hopes of getting their hands on the marquee title. It is worth noting that ahead of the game, FIFA came forward and revealed the officials for the game. Notably, Slovenian official Slavko Vincic will be the man in the middle for the World Cup final. He has already…

Jio Financial Services shares gain over 6% after net profit rises 156%, revenue more than triples | Markets

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Jio Financial Services shares gain over 6% after net profit rises 156%, revenue more than triples | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of Jio Financial Services surged over 6 per cent on Friday, July 17, 2026, after the company reported a 156 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 830 crore for the April-June quarter of the financial year 2026-27. According to the company, its profit after tax increased 113 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 96 crore, driven by sustained growth in Assets Under Management (AUM). Amid this, the stock opened gap-up, gaining 4.94 per cent to 247.30 from the previous close of Rs 235.65. Amid a spurt in trading volume of more than 3.66…

Luke Ronchi set to step down as New Zealand’s batting coach after India series, slated for huge BBL move | Cricket

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Luke Ronchi set to step down as New Zealand’s batting coach after India series, slated for huge BBL move | Cricket

New Delhi: In a major development, New Zealand’s batting coach Luke Ronchi is all set to step down from his role in the national team after the end of the side’s home series against the Indian team. It is worth noting that India and New Zealand will take on each other in a multi-format series towards the end of the year. Ronchi will be departing from his role as New Zealand’s batting coach after the Indian series, as he has accepted a position as the head coach of BBL (Big Bash League) franchise Melbourne Renegades. Notably, Ronchi has served as…

Sensex up 183 points, Nifty above 24,100 as IT stocks rally, Wipro among only 2 losers with drop of 2% | Markets

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Sensex up 183 points, Nifty above 24,100 as IT stocks rally, Wipro among only 2 losers with drop of 2% | Markets

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened in the green despite weak global cues on July 17, 2026, due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and elevated crude oil prices. While the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 183.9 points or 0.23 per cent to start the session at 77,370.77, the Nifty added 54.85 points to open at 24,127.60. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 77,186.87 and the Nifty 50 at 24,072.75. However, the broader indices traded mixed in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was up by 13.42 points, the…