Indian stock market ends lower amid US tariff jitters, Sensex declines 765 points

Sensex, Nifty jump over 1.3 pc; auto stocks lead rally

The BSE Sensex surged 1,056 points, or 1.31 per cent to 81,654 points. The Nifty 50 jumped 354 points, or 1.44 per cent up to 24,985. Sectorally, the Nifty Auto led the gains with 4 per cent jump. The Nifty Bank advanced 695 points or 1.26 per cent to settle at 56,037.15. Aug 18, 2025
India, South Korea discuss boosting cooperation, says EAM Jaishankar

India, South Korea discuss boosting cooperation, says EAM Jaishankar

"Delighted to meet FM South Korea Cho Hyun this morning. Held productive discussions on advancing our bilateral cooperation in trade, manufacturing, maritime & people-to-people exchanges as well as new opportunities in AI, semiconductors, clean energy and defence," the EAM posted on X. Aug 16, 2025
Hillary Clinton: I'd Nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if He Ends Ukraine War

Hillary Clinton: "I'd Nominate Trump" for Nobel Peace if he succeeds in Ukraine ceasefire

Speaking on 'Raging Moderates' podcast, Clinton said, "If he could bring about the end to this terrible war, if he could end it without putting Ukraine in a position where it had to concede its territory to the aggressor, could really stand up to Putin — something we haven't seen — but maybe this is the opportunity. If President Trump were the architect of that, I'd nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize." Aug 16, 2025
Putin Breaks Protocol, Says Talks With Trump Yielded Ukraine 'Understanding' Without Ceasefire

Putin Breaks Protocol, Says Talks With Trump Yielded Ukraine 'Understanding' Without Ceasefire

When a US President hosts a foreign leader, the playbook is clear: the American leader speaks first at a joint press conference. But in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin tossed that tradition aside. The Russian President opened the even, speaking in Russian while Donald Trump stood silently about two metres away, with a greeting he said he delivered on the tarmac: "Good day, dear neighbour, hope you're well." Aug 16, 2025