Agri Business | A persistent depression over Jharkhand sustains monsoon rains across northern and eastern India despite forecasts of weakening.
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Depression defies forecasts, keeps monsoon pipeline flowing in north and east
A persistent depression over Jharkhand sustains monsoon rains across northern and eastern India despite forecasts of weakening.
Education | Masters’ Union opens AI labs for women innovators on weekends, providing free access to advanced technology and expert guidance.
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Masters’ Union opens AI labs to women innovators on weekends
Masters’ Union opens AI labs for women innovators on weekends, providing free access to advanced technology and expert guidance.
News | Amit Shah to chair the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram, addressing regional and national issues.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah to chair 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council on Thursday
Amit Shah to chair the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram, addressing regional and national issues.
News | Tamil Nadu increases milk procurement price to ₹41/litre, costing the government ₹360 crore annually, benefiting over 316,000 producers.
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Tamil Nadu raises milk procurement price to ₹41/litre
Tamil Nadu increases milk procurement price to ₹41/litre, costing the government ₹360 crore annually, benefiting over 316,000 producers.
Logistics | DTDC launches 'Vallam Express' for waterway parcel delivery in Kerala, enhancing accessibility for remote communities.
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Kerala: DTDC launches ‘Vallam Express’ to deliver parcels to water-bound communities
DTDC launches 'Vallam Express' for waterway parcel delivery in Kerala, enhancing accessibility for remote communities.
News | RBI Deputy Governor Murmu emphasises using AI for financial inclusion, urging balance between technology and human judgement in banking.
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Responsible AI must expand inclusion, not just efficiency: RBI Deputy Governor Murmu
RBI Deputy Governor Murmu emphasizes using AI for financial inclusion, urging balance between technology and human judgment in banking.
Gold & Silver | Gold prices drop ₹800 in Delhi amid rising crude oil rates and geopolitical uncertainty affecting investor sentiment.
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Gold, silver prices drop in Delhi as rising crude oil rates, geopolitical worries weigh on bullion
Gold prices drop ₹800 in Delhi amid rising crude oil rates and geopolitical uncertainty affecting investor sentiment.
Markets | SEBI announces strict actions against CAS manipulation and introduces after-market orders to enhance liquidity and price discovery.
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Strict and immediate action against those who manipulate CAS: SEBI chief
SEBI announces strict actions against CAS manipulation and introduces after-market orders to enhance liquidity and price discovery.
Economy | MPC members adopt a "wait and watch" approach amid economic uncertainty, signalling potential future rate hikes as inflation risks persist.
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MPC Minutes: Members opted for “wait and watch” as the economy faces a “hazy” outlook
MPC members adopt a "wait and watch" approach amid economic uncertainty, signaling potential future rate hikes as inflation risks persist.
Economy | India enhances ties with the Taliban amid ongoing concerns, delaying formal recognition while seeking clarity on security and social issues.
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India deepens Taliban engagement, but formal recognition still on hold
India enhances ties with the Taliban amid ongoing concerns, delaying formal recognition while seeking clarity on security and social issues.
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Sensex, Nifty set to open higher as global bond markets steady
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Stock to buy today: Welspun Living (₹181.25) – BUY
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🔴 Live | Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty set for positive opening after seven-session losing streak as global markets rally, Treasury yields ease
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18 stocks including BSE, LIC, HDFC Bank, Aditya Infotech, Ramco Systems, Titagarh Rail, Gravita, Strides, Dr Lal Path in focus today
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Check out the latest news stories:
Watch. Today’s Stock Recommendation: August 20, 2026
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Sensex, Nifty set to open higher as global bond markets steady
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Stock to buy today: Welspun Living (₹181.25) – BUY
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🔴 Live | Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty set for positive opening after seven-session losing streak as global markets rally, Treasury yields ease
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18 stocks including BSE, LIC, HDFC Bank, Aditya Infotech, Ramco Systems, Titagarh Rail, Gravita, Strides, Dr Lal Path in focus today
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Today’s Stock Recommendation: August 20, 2026
Discover today's stock recommendation: Welspun Living, showing bullish momentum with a recent 10% surge and positive outlook.
Nifty Prediction Today – August 20, 2026: Nifty futures: Intraday sentiment positive
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Nifty Prediction Today – August 20, 2026: Nifty futures: Intraday sentiment positive
Positive sentiment for Nifty 50 today; buy futures on a breakout above 24,300 for potential gains.
In order to curb GST evasion, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs has instructed its filed formation to have a structured co-ordination with state authorities on sharing information related to illegal mining and transportation of minerals.
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CBIC instructs its officers to co-ordinate with state authorities to detect GST evasion in illegal mining cases
CBIC directs officers to collaborate with state mining officials to combat GST evasion in illegal mining activities.
Nifty maintains gap-up gains amid cautious trading; financials shine while metals lag in midday market analysis.
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Nifty holds gap-up gains in tight range; financials lead, metals drag
Nifty maintains gap-up gains amid cautious trading; financials shine while metals lag in midday market analysis.
Supplyco's Onam sales exceed ₹200 crore, attracting 26 lakh customers through special fairs and subsidized products in Kerala.
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Kerala: Onam sales of Supplyco cross ₹200 cr, draw 26 lakh customers
Supplyco's Onam sales exceed ₹200 crore, attracting 26 lakh customers through special fairs and subsidized products in Kerala.
CBIC directs officers to collaborate with state mining officials to combat GST evasion in illegal mining activities.
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CBIC instructs its officers to co-ordinate with state authorities to detect GST evasion in illegal mining cases
CBIC directs officers to collaborate with state mining officials to combat GST evasion in illegal mining activities.
Govt urges industry to leverage FTAs, enhance value addition, and diversify export markets for global trade competitiveness.
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Govt official asks industry to utilise FTAs, focus on value addition, diversify export markets
Govt urges industry to leverage FTAs, enhance value addition, and diversify export markets for global trade competitiveness.
India and Japan strengthen Maritime Security Cooperation with a new agreement, enhancing naval collaboration and strategic partnership.
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India, Japan agree to deepen Maritime Security Cooperation following bilateral meeting
India and Japan strengthen Maritime Security Cooperation with a new agreement, enhancing naval collaboration and strategic partnership.
Watch | 🚨 Trade tensions escalate as China turns away more than 70 shipments of Indian rice, branding them suspicious due to alleged GMO presence.
The fallout? Suspended Indian exporters and a deeper crisis in agricultural trade. What does this mean for global food supply chains?
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The fallout? Suspended Indian exporters and a deeper crisis in agricultural trade. What does this mean for global food supply chains?
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Why is China rejecting Indian rice? The GMO controversy explained
Explore China's rejection of Indian rice due to GMO concerns, impacting trade and global agricultural markets in this insightful video.