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No relief in memory prices visible over next 12-18 months: IESA president

The price of devices, especially smartphones, as gone up by 20-30 per cent in the last six months

No relief in memory prices visible over next 12-18 months: IESA president
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 4:15 PM IST

Trump orders expanded immigration checks through US banks: Details

President's latest executive directive asks financial institutions to tighten scrutiny of immigration-linked financial activity and records

Trump orders expanded immigration checks through US banks: Details
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

Explained: How SC order on idle power plant helps Delhi's residents

Consumers' bills may reduce after court bars recovery of charges for facility doesn't supply electricity

Explained: How SC order on idle power plant helps Delhi's residents
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:56 PM IST

Barclays to name Nikhil Jha India diaspora banking head in Singapore

Jha, serving gardening leave at Bank of Singapore Ltd., will start at the British bank in July in the city-state, said the people, who asked not to be named because the information is private

Barclays to name Nikhil Jha India diaspora banking head in Singapore
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:56 PM IST

Iran threatens war 'beyond the region' as Trump hints at new strikes

Six weeks since Trump paused Operation Epic Fury for a ceasefire, talks to end the war have largely stalled

Iran threatens war 'beyond the region' as Trump hints at new strikes
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:55 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex adds 118 pts, Nifty ends at 23,659; RIL, Hindalco, Bajaj Auto top gainers

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.49 per cent and 0.04 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex adds 118 pts, Nifty ends at 23,659; RIL, Hindalco, Bajaj Auto top gainers
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

Piper Serica launches ₹800 crore Bharat Tech Fund for deep-tech startups

Mumbai-based asset manager plans to invest in 22 semiconductor, defence, AI and space-tech startups through Series A and B rounds over a six-year holding period

Piper Serica launches ₹800 crore Bharat Tech Fund for deep-tech startups
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

Understand legal and financial risks before becoming a joint account holder

Use joint accounts only where shared access is genuinely needed; do your due diligence before joining

Understand legal and financial risks before becoming a joint account holder
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:39 PM IST

ICRA projects 3-5% growth in domestic two-wheeler volumes for FY27

Credit rating agency says domestic two-wheeler wholesale volumes may grow 3-5% in FY27, while exports and electric vehicle demand continue to support the industry

ICRA projects 3-5% growth in domestic two-wheeler volumes for FY27
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:32 PM IST

Russia's new fifth-generation twin-seater Su-57D completes maiden flight

The two-seat configuration is expected to support a wider range of operational roles, including long-range strike missions and complex battlefield management

Russia's new fifth-generation twin-seater Su-57D completes maiden flight
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:26 PM IST

Discord rolls out default end-to-end encryption for voice, video calls

Discord has rolled out end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls by default, securing conversations across mobile, desktop, web browsers, and gaming consoles

Discord rolls out default end-to-end encryption for voice, video calls
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:26 PM IST

Power stocks in demand; Hitachi, Siemens Energy, GE Vernova soar up to 9%

The T&D value chain, particularly segments focused on high voltage transformers, continues to benefit from a robust capex outlay, say analysts at Motilal Oswal.

Power stocks in demand; Hitachi, Siemens Energy, GE Vernova soar up to 9%
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:26 PM IST

Gemini Omni explained: Google's AI model for video creation from any input

Google introduced Gemini Omni, a new AI video model that can create and edit cinematic clips using text, images, audio, and video inputs with realistic physics

Gemini Omni explained: Google's AI model for video creation from any input
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:22 PM IST

CBSE's three-language policy for Class 9: What changes for students

CBSE rolls out three-language formula for Class 9 from July 1, bringing curriculum changes for schools and students alike

CBSE's three-language policy for Class 9: What changes for students
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:21 PM IST

ITC Hotels: ICICI Direct keeps 'Buy' on valuation comfort, sees 45% upside

ITC Hotels share price target: ICICI Direct Research has maintained its 'Buy' rating on ITC Hotels stock after Q4 results and revised target price to ₹220, citing attractive valuations.

ITC Hotels: ICICI Direct keeps 'Buy' on valuation comfort, sees 45% upside
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:12 PM IST

Big blow for MI! De Kock-Raj Bawa ruled out of remainder of IPL 2026

Already eliminated from the playoff race, Mumbai Indians have two matches left this season, against Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday and Rajasthan Royals on Sunday

Big blow for MI! De Kock-Raj Bawa ruled out of remainder of IPL 2026
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:09 PM IST

Xi Jinping, Putin praise ties but see no energy headway at Beijing talks

President Xi Jinping welcomed President Vladimir Putin with an honour guard and a gun salute at the Great Hall of the People, as children waved Chinese and Russian flags

Xi Jinping, Putin praise ties but see no energy headway at Beijing talks
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:04 PM IST

Global investors expect rupee to weaken further with 100 in sight

The rupee was already under pressure before the West Asia conflict began, weighed down by widening external balances and foreign fund outflows

Global investors expect rupee to weaken further with 100 in sight
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

OpenAI founding member Andrej Karpathy joins Anthropic for research

Karpathy, a prominent figure in the artificial intelligence industry, previously helped lead the team behind Tesla's Autopilot system before returning to OpenAI

OpenAI founding member Andrej Karpathy joins Anthropic for research
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 2:55 PM IST

Shivalik Bimetal shares jump 7% to hit 52-week high; up 85% from March low

The stock has surged as much as 84.71 per cent from its 52-week low of ₹368.60 per share, touched earlier this year on March 30, 2026

Shivalik Bimetal shares jump 7% to hit 52-week high; up 85% from March low
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 2:52 PM IST