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Indian markets open in red as rupee hits record low, crude oil surge sparks selloff
May 20, 2026Mumbai (Maharashtra) , May 20 (ANI): The stock markets opened with heavy selling pressure on Wednesday as the Indian rupee hit a fresh record low against the US dollar, while Brent crude oil prices continued to... -
US bond rout deepens as 30-year yield spikes to highest since 2007
May 20, 2026Washington DC , May 20 (ANI): Yields on the US government's longest-dated bonds shot up to their highest levels since 2007 on fears of inflation rising amid uncertainty around the Iran war and no clarity on... -
UBS sees mixed outlook for Indian IT sector, mid-tier firms outperform large caps amid AI shift
May 20, 2026New Delhi , May 20 (ANI): The Indian IT services sector witnessed mixed performance in the fourth quarter of FY26, with mid-tier companies outperforming large-cap firms as artificial intelligence (AI)-led transformation and macroeconomic uncerta......Read More -
Fuel price hike may create near-term pressure on food and quick commerce deliveries: Report
May 20, 2026New Delhi , May 20 (ANI): Rising fuel prices could create a near-term cost pressure for food delivery and quick commerce platforms such as Eternal and Swiggy, though the overall impact is expected to remain manageable,... -
Amid nationwide medicine sales strike call today, AIOCD chief Shinde seeks halt to online sale of medicines
May 20, 2026Mumbai (Maharashtra) , May 20 (ANI): The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) has called for a nationwide 24-hour medicine sales strike from May 20 to May 21, demanding a complete halt to online... -
Indian banking system robust despite West Asia crisis, falling forex reserves: Experts
May 20, 2026Mumbai (Maharashtra) , May 20 (ANI): Amid the turbulent times following the West Asia escalations, financial leaders have expressed strong confidence in the resilience of the Indian economy and its banking architecture. They dismissed immediate ......Read More -
Union Jal Shakti Minister chairs 14th HPRB meeting of Brahmaputra Board in Guwahati
May 19, 2026Guwahati (Assam) , May 20 (ANI): The 14th Meeting of the High-Powered Review Board (HPRB) of the Brahmaputra Board was held on Tuesday at Guwahati under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Patil.According... -
Himachal High Court upholds consecutive civil imprisonment for maintenance payment defaults
May 19, 2026Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) , May 20 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that a Magistrate may impose consecutive periods of civil imprisonment exceeding one month in cases involving multiple defaults in payment of maintenance,... -
Honey Badger terrorises village in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj, injures 5 in repeated attacks
May 19, 2026Mayurbhanj (Odisha) , May 20 (ANI): Panic gripped Khudputli village in Odisha's Udala forest range of Mayurbhanj district after a honey badger went on a rampage, repeatedly attacking villagers over the past 24 hours. The aggressive... -
EPFO intensifies efforts for reduction of litigation, to use WhatsApp to enhance reach
May 19, 2026New Delhi , May 20 (ANI): The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has sharpened its focus on cutting litigation and speeding up grievance redressal, while also preparing to meet members on WhatsApp for round-the-clock support, the Ministry...
