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...

Domestic markets end with marginal gains

May 20, 2026 4:54 PM

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Domestic markets end with marginal gains

Benchmark domestic equity indices rebounded from earlier losses and ended with marginal gains today. The Sensex rose 118 points to close at 75,318 while the Nifty added 41 points to settle at 23, 659. Meanwhile, the broader market on the National Stock Exchange also ended in the positive territory. ...

Centre ready to support Goa with additional Old Age Homes

May 20, 2026 6:48 PM

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Centre ready to support Goa with additional Old Age Homes

  Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale has said the Central Government is ready to support additional old age homes and welfare facilities for Divyangjan in Goa. Addressing media in the State secretariat, Athawale said ten old age homes run by NGOs with support...