Govt reduces Jute Stock Limits for Raw Jute Traders, Balers to zero

April 20, 2026 8:12 PM

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Govt reduces Jute Stock Limits for Raw Jute Traders, Balers to zero

The government has reduced Jute Stock Limits for Raw Jute Traders and Balers to zero. The stock limits have been revised to ensure fair distribution and prevent hoarding or speculative practices.   Under the revised rates, the stock limits for raw jute balers with baling press on premises and regist...

Uttarakhand: Portals of Kedarnath Dham to open on 22 April

April 20, 2026 8:01 PM

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Uttarakhand: Portals of Kedarnath Dham to open on 22 April

In Uttarakhand, the pilgrimage to Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham, which began yesterday, is proceeding smoothly. Meanwhile, the portals of Kedarnath Dham, located in Rudraprayag district, will be opened for devotees on Wednesday. District Magistrate Vishal Mishra said that the district administration h...

NITI Aayog releases 7th edition of “Trade Watch Quarterly”

April 20, 2026 7:36 PM

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NITI Aayog releases 7th edition of “Trade Watch Quarterly”

  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...

Rupee depreciates by 19 paise to settle at 93.12 against US dollar

April 20, 2026 7:27 PM

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Rupee depreciates by 19 paise to settle at 93.12 against US dollar

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.

Ministry of Minority Affairs signs MoU with IIT Patna under PM VIKAS scheme

April 20, 2026 7:25 PM

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Ministry of Minority Affairs signs MoU with IIT Patna under PM VIKAS scheme

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...

BSE Sensex rises 27 points to settle at 78,520

April 20, 2026 7:22 PM

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BSE Sensex rises 27 points to settle at 78,520

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.