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Regional ripples growing? UAE suspends all trade, finance deals with Iran after missile attack
19
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

Regional ripples growing? UAE suspends all trade, finance deals with Iran after missile attack

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced Wednesday that it had suspended all trade, commercial, and financial dealings with Iran, citing growing regional tensions and security concerns as Abu Dhabi accused Tehran of firing ballistic missiles around its territory in the Gulf in a regional expansion of the US-Iran conflict. "In light of regional escalations, all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran have been halted until further notice," UAE Foreign Ministry Communications Director Afra Al Hameli said. The announcement came after the UAE accused Iran of launching two ballistic missiles toward shipping routes in the Gulf. According to…
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FASTag local pass facility launched at 121 toll plazas across India, know who will benefit
18
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

FASTag local pass facility launched at 121 toll plazas across India, know who will benefit

New Delhi: Going in line with the Centre’s vision of Digital India and its commitment to enhancing Ease of Living for the citizens, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Tuesday extended the facility of online FASTag ‘Local Passes’ to 121 toll plazas across the country. The Online Local Pass enables eligible commuters to subscribe the monthly local pass online through the Rajmargyatra Mobile App, eliminating the need for physical visits to toll plazas and manual submission of supporting documents. This new initiative is aimed at making National Highway travel more seamless and citizen-centric by leveraging technology to enhance…
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18
Aug
By The Press Editor
Entertainment

Ryan Gosling’s ‘Ghost Rider’ gets release date

Disney has set the release date for Ryan Gosling’s “Ghost Rider” for July 28, 2028, making it the third Marvel movie set for the year. The film, directed by Shawn Levy, marks Gosling’s debut into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).   The untitled “X-Men” movie comes out on May 5, 2028 followed by “Black Panther 3” which is set for December 15, 2028 release. An untitled Marvel movie is also scheduled for release on November 9, 2029, which was previously referred to as an untitled Disney movie.   The films were part of a large number of release announcements made…
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Indian Army chief General Seth meets Nepal PM Balendra Shah in Kathmandu, discusses defence ties
18
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

Indian Army chief General Seth meets Nepal PM Balendra Shah in Kathmandu, discusses defence ties

Kathmandu: Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth on Tuesday met Nepal Prime Minister and Defence Minister Balendra Shah and discussed issues of mutual interest and ways to strengthen military ties between the two neighbours. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava was also present at the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar amid unease in ties between the two neighbours. According to sources at the Prime Minister's secretariat, the two sides discussed matters related to bilateral interest and strengthening bilateral military relations during the meeting. What was the focus of the meeting?…
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UAE warns of ‘potential missile threats’, ask residents to take shelter
18
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

UAE warns of ‘potential missile threats’, ask residents to take shelter

Dubai: In its first such warning in months, the UAE has alerted residents of a 'potential missile threat' and urged them to remain in safe places. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) said in a statement on X that the country's air defence systems had detected a missile threat targeting the UAE. The fresh missile threat comes a day after a 60-day negotiating period ended between the US and Iran with no clear end to the war in sight. "UAE air defence systems detected a missile threat targeting the country. Please remain in a safe location and…
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16 trains passing through Madhya Pradesh’s Bina to run on diverted routes till October 15 | Check here
18
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

16 trains passing through Madhya Pradesh’s Bina to run on diverted routes till October 15 | Check here

Bhopal: Rail passengers travelling through Madhya Pradesh's Bina railway station should take note, as the routes of 16 trains will be changed in September and October due to yard remodelling work at Bina station. The Prayagraj Railway Division has released details of the trains that will operate on diverted routes during the work. Passengers travelling on these trains are advised to check the latest running status before starting their journey. These trains will run on diverted routes According to the railway schedule, the following trains will operate via alternative routes on specified dates: Train No. 01025, Dadar-Ballia: On October 9,…
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This IT stock debuts on National Stock Exchange, gains 8% even as Nifty IT slips nearly 2%, check details
18
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

This IT stock debuts on National Stock Exchange, gains 8% even as Nifty IT slips nearly 2%, check details

Mumbai: Shares of Hyderabad-headquartered Blue Cloud Softech Solutions have officially been listed on the Main Board of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). According to the information shared, the shares were admitted to trading effective Monday, August 17, 2026. As a result, the shares will now operate under a dual-listing setup. For the uninitiated, the stock has been listed on BSE Limited since 2016.  "A total of 92,30,81,600 equity shares of face value Re 1 each have been admitted for trading. Securities are admitted under the 'permitted to trade' category for companies already listed on another recognised stock…
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Psychology says some people don’t miss you, they miss the version of themselves you brought out when you were around |
18
Aug
By The Press Editor
Lifestyle

Psychology says some people don’t miss you, they miss the version of themselves you brought out when you were around |

The illusion of longingIt is an exceedingly common scenario encountered within the therapeutic space: a client laments the painful, lingering end of a past relationship, romantic or platonic, entirely convinced that their ongoing, obsessive grief is definitive proof of the other person’s irreplaceable nature. They endlessly dissect old text messages, replay decades-old memories like curated film loops, and experience a chronic, heavy sense of emotional yearning that impairs their current functioning. Yet, as the clinician begins to systematically unpack the actual history and structural dynamics of that relationship, a stark contradiction typically emerges. The bond was frequently volatile, emotionally unfulfilling,…
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said people will take time to get used to singing the national song as it has been added to official functions only this year.
18
Aug
By The Press Editor
Politics

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said people will take time to get used to singing the national song as it has been added to official functions only this year.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said people will take time to get used to singing the national song as it has been added to official functions only this year.   Commenting on the controversy surrounding Congress leaders’ alleged disrespect to Vande Mataram, Abdullah said there should be no controversy as all verses of the national song were sung.   “Congress also gave a clarification from its side. It said, look at the video, all three verses of VandeMataram were sung there. So what is the controversy here? They were sung. It will take us a little…
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Trump labels Strait of Hormuz ‘new US territory’ as Iran says waterway to remain shut
18
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

Trump labels Strait of Hormuz ‘new US territory’ as Iran says waterway to remain shut

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (August 18) posted an image of a map labelling the Strait of Hormuz as a 'new US territory' amid ongoing tensions with Iran over the strategic waterway. The post comes as Iran continues to restrict navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route for global energy shipments. The US President shared the map on his Truth Social platform without any additional comment. Last week, Trump had said that he would 'pretty soon' declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States. (Image Source : SCREENSHOT/TRUTHSOCIAL )Trump posts map labeling…
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