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April 20, 2026 7:42 PM
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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Anura Karunathilake as the new Minister of Energy, following the resignation of Kumara Jayakody earlier last week. Mr. Karunathilake took the oath of office at the Presidential Secretariat and will hold the Energy portfolio in addition to h...
April 20, 2026 7:36 PM
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Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Suman Bery today said that as global trade is shifting, India's ability to diversify its export base as well as strengthen domestic capabilities in key sectors will be critical to sustain growth and enhance resilience. He made this remark while releasing the seventh edi...
April 20, 2026 7:27 PM
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In the forex market today, the rupee depreciated by 19 paise to settle at 93 rupees and 12 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 98.19 in intra-day trade.
April 20, 2026 7:25 PM
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The Ministry of Minority Affairs today has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Institute of Technology Patna under the PM VIKAS scheme to promote skill development among minority youth. The Ministry informed that under the initiative, 600 minority youth from Bihar will be trained in e...
April 20, 2026 7:22 PM
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Benchmark domestic equity indices ended on a flat note today. Sensex and Nifty both settled with marginal gains after a volatile trading session. The BSE Sensex rose 27 points to close at 78,520. The NSE Nifty also added 11 points to settle at 24,365.
April 20, 2026 7:14 PM
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In the Indian bullion market, 24 Carat Gold was trading nearly 0.6 per cent down at 1 lakh 54 thousand 50 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver was trading over 2.2 per cent lower at 2 lakh 53 thousand 450 rupees per kilogram a short while ago. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for June contract ...
April 20, 2026 7:08 PM
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President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Shimla from April 27 to May 2. During this proposed tour, she will stay at the President's official residence in Shimla, 'The Retreat.' This information was shared today by Shimla District Magistrate Anupam Kashyap while presiding over a meeting held to...
April 20, 2026 7:02 PM
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President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed grief at the loss of lives in the bus accident that occurred in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. In a social media post, they also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. P...
April 20, 2026 7:03 PM
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The government today said that domestic LPG supply is stable across the country, with no dry-outs reported at distributorships, amid disruptions triggered by the ongoing West Asia crisis. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing in New Delhi, Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, S...
April 20, 2026 7:09 PM
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Indian Railways will operate 18,262 Summer Special train trips nationwide over three months. It will address the anticipated rise in passenger demand and ensure a smooth and convenient travel experience. The Ministry of Railways informed that it has taken significant steps to ensure smooth and comfo...
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