Business ‘Owner of WhatsApp, Facebook Instagram to fire 8,000 employees’:AI-led tech layoffs continue; LinkedIn to cut 600 jobs May 20, 2026 Special Correspondent News agency ANI said on Wednesday, 20 May, 2026, that according to a report by NBC News, Meta is planning…
Business Share markets in India open on a cautious note:Nifty slides to 23,450; Sensex loses 500 points; rupee drops to record lows May 20, 2026 Special Correspondent The Indian stock markets opened on a cautious note on Wednesday, 20 May, 2026. Sensex lost 500 points. Similarly, Nifty…
Business How to find the best government scheme online:’myScheme’ website reveals which opportunities you can actually get based on your needs May 20, 2026 Special Correspondent Ever feel like government schemes are hidden in a maze of websites, forms, and confusing eligibility rules? You hear about…
Business Adani to pay $275 mn in US Iran sanctions settlement:OFAC says the firm ignored red flags over Iranian LPG shipments May 19, 2026 Special Correspondent Adani Enterprises has agreed to pay $275 million to settle potential civil liability over alleged violations of US sanctions on…
Business Stock markets close flat amid selling:Sensex drops 114 points, Nifty slips to 23,618, dragged down by banking, FMCG metal stocks May 19, 2026 Special Correspondent India’s benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed flat on Tuesday as investors look for safe-haven assets amid global headwinds.…
Business Rupee hits record low, falls to 96.47 against US dollar:Crossed ₹90 for the first time in December 2025, raising inflation concerns May 19, 2026 Special Correspondent The rupee fell by 18 paise against the dollar today, May 19, reaching a record low of 96.47 for the…
Business Swatch’s luxury watch ‘Royal Pop’ creates global craze:Mumbai sales cancelled after crowd go into frenzy; Paris sees similar chaos May 19, 2026 Special Correspondent A unique craze is being observed worldwide for the new limited edition ‘Royal Pop’ pocket watch by Swiss company Swatch…
Business Gold prices increase by ₹1,168 to ₹1.59 lakh:It gains ₹26,000 this year, while silver jumps ₹2.7 lakh per kg May 19, 2026 Special Correspondent Gold and silver prices saw an increase today, May 19. According to the India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), the…
Business India will continue to buy Russian crude oil:US gives 30-day oil relief as government dismisses sanctions impact May 19, 2026 Special Correspondent Even after the expiry of the sanctions waiver from the United States, India will continue to buy crude oil from…
Business Paytm brings UPI to teens with Pocket Money feature:Kids can make payments without bank accounts, parents set ₹15,000 monthly limit May 19, 2026 Special Correspondent Paytm has launched the ‘Paytm Pocket Money’ feature for teenagers, through which they will be able to make secure digital…
