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• Services trade — the queen in the chessboard

  2025-08-19 00:30:00

  Changing context poses both challenges and opportunities for India

  Source: Thehindubusinessline

• Hyundai Motor India shares soar 12% in 2 days to hit new all-time high amid surge in trade volumes

  2025-08-19 00:29:15

  Hyundai Motor India shares scaled a new record high of Rs 2,511.20 on the BSE, rallying 12.2% in two sessions amid heavy volumes. The stock now trades nearly 30% above its listing price. However, in Q1FY26, the automaker posted an 8% YoY drop in net profit to Rs 1,369 crore, with revenue slipping 5.5% to Rs 16,180 crore.

  Source: Economictimes_indiatimes

• Vardhman Textiles, other textile stocks rally up to 9% after Govt removes cotton import duty

  2025-08-19 00:24:08

  The government has temporarily removed the 11% duty on cotton imports till September 30, offering relief to textile manufacturers facing high costs. Industry bodies say the move will boost competitiveness against peers like Bangladesh and Vietnam and support export growth.

  Source: Economictimes_indiatimes

• Missing Gavin McKenna could actually reward Penguins with a historic draft consolation prize that shakes the NHL landscape

  2025-08-18 22:49:19

  The Pittsburgh Penguins, amid a transitional phase and playoff misses, are pinning their hopes on the 2026 NHL Draft. Prospects like Gavin McKenna, a phenomenal scorer drawing comparisons to Crosby and McDavid, and Keaton Verhoeff, a towering offensive defenseman, are fueling excitement. While lottery luck is crucial for landing McKenna, Verhoeff offers a powerful alternative, potentially redefining the Penguins' future.

  Source: Toi

• Tennis-U.S. Open's reimagined mixed doubles puts singles stars in spotlight - Hindustan Times

  2025-08-18 22:46:43

  Tennis-U.S. Open's reimagined mixed doubles puts singles stars in spotlight Hindustan TimesSinner illness gives Alcaraz Cincinnati Open title and Swiatek takes women’s crown The GuardianUS Open 2025 mixed doubles: How event featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu is dividing opinion BBCUS Open: Emma Raducanu 'building to something big' ahead of return to Flushing Meadows Sky SportsUS Open live: Jannik Sinner fitness update ahead of Raducanu-Alcaraz in controversial new mixed doubles event The Independent

  Source: Google

• “Obnoxious”: Tom Brady's ex-wife Gisele Bundchen’s breastfeeding photo sparked outrage among mothers worldwide

  2025-08-18 22:27:57

  In 2013, Gisele Bündchen's breastfeeding selfie ignited a widespread controversy, sparking debates about privilege and societal expectations of mothers. The photo, featuring her glam squad, drew criticism for being out of touch with the realities of most parents. This incident, coupled with her earlier breastfeeding remarks, highlighted the pressures and judgments surrounding modern motherhood in the public eye.

  Source: Toi

• Are India's Russian Oil Purchases Fueling The Ukraine War? Trump Adviser Says So

  2025-08-18 22:14:48

  (MENAFN - Live Mint) Peter Navarro, White House trade adviser to US President Donald Trump, has sharply criticised India for purchasing Russian crude oil and defense equipment, vowing to–hit India ...

  Source: Menafn

• Chetan Sharma backs Bumrah over playing only three tests in England series

  2025-08-18 22:05:12

  Chetan Sharma said players should go by the physios' advice as they are the "better judges"

  Source: Thehindu

• Source: Vinícius contract talks stall with Madrid

  2025-08-18 21:37:45

  Talks over a new contract for Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid have been stalled for weeks, a source has told ESPN, with the Brazil international's representatives believing it wouldn't make sense to accept the club's latest offer.

  Source: Espn_in

• Won't interfere with HC order junking plea on Maha polls validity: SC

  2025-08-18 20:57:03

  The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to dismiss a petition challenging the validity of the previous Maharashtra assembly elections based on alleged bogus voting. The High Court had rejected the plea due to a lack of evidence and the improper filing of a writ petition instead of an election petition.

  Source: Toi