Slight hike in Gold, Silver prices

May 20, 2026 9:57 PM

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Slight hike in Gold, Silver prices

In the Indian bullion market, 24 Carat Gold was trading 0.1 per cent up at 1 lakh 60 thousand 20 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver was trading 1.2 per cent up at 2 lakh 74 thousand 290 rupees per kilogram, a short while ago. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for June contract was trading over 0....

Delhi govt launches ‘Hauslon ki Udaan’ to explore talents in youth 

May 20, 2026 7:58 PM

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Delhi govt launches ‘Hauslon ki Udaan’ to explore talents in youth 

  Delhi Government today announced the launch of the Talent Hunt Scheme- Hauslon ki Udaan 2026-27. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the initiative aims to identify, nurture and provide a national platform to the hidden talent of Delhi’s youth. Sh...

NITI Aayog begins process of establishing 500 new Atal Tinkering Labs across J&K

May 20, 2026 7:15 PM

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NITI Aayog begins process of establishing 500 new Atal Tinkering Labs across J&K

Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog has opened the application process for the establishment of five hundred new Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) across Jammu and Kashmir to build a robust innovation ecosystem. The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the School Education Department of Ja...

Oil prices down 

May 20, 2026 7:40 PM

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Oil prices down 

           Global crude oil prices fell today. Brent crude was trading 2.3 per cent down at 108 US dollars and seven cents per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude was trading over 0.8 per cent down at 107 US dollars 77 cents per barrel, when reports last came in.

UN projects India’s growth at 6.4% this year despite global crisis

May 20, 2026 7:12 PM

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UN projects India’s growth at 6.4% this year despite global crisis

  India is set to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy, as the United Nations (UN) projected a growth rate of 6.4 percent this year despite global uncertainty caused by the Iran conflict. UN senior economist Ingo Pitterle, briefing reporters on the mid-year update to the World Economic S...

WHO says risk of Ebola virus high in Congo & Uganda, but not globally 

May 20, 2026 6:53 PM

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WHO says risk of Ebola virus high in Congo & Uganda, but not globally 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) today said that the risk of spread of the Ebola virus in Congo and Uganda is high at national and regional levels, but low at the global level. WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, requiring a coordinated response...

Delhi govt to replace streetlights with smart LED

May 20, 2026 6:00 PM

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Delhi govt to replace streetlights with smart LED

  The Delhi government has decided to replace all streetlights in the national capital with a smart LED system. It has been approved at an estimated cost of nealry 473 crore rupees. This decision was taken today by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a meeting of the Expenditure Finance Committe...