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Paytm reports highest ever quarterly EBITDA of Rs 203 crore in Q1 FY27; revenue rises 28 pc to Rs 2,448 crore

Jul 20, 2026

Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited), India’s full stack merchant payments leader serving MSMEs and enterprises, and a leading financial services distribution company, and the pioneer of mobile payments, QR codes, and Soundbox, on Monday announced its financial results for the quarter ending June 2026 (Q1 FY 2027), reporting…

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid selling in financial stocks

Jul 20, 2026

Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Benchmark equity indices ended lower on Monday, weighed down by losses in banking and financial stocks as investors remained cautious amid rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran.The Sensex…

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India’s space industry and public figures celebrate Vikram‑1 orbit success

Jul 20, 2026

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram‑1, successfully reached orbit under Mission Aagaman and drew praise from industry and public figures, who called it a landmark achievement for the country’s…

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L&T bags mega metals, mining orders worth Rs 10,000-15,000 crore

Jul 20, 2026

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Monday announced that its minerals and metals business has secured multiple domestic orders, including contracts from public sector companies, with the combined value falling in the…

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No proposal at present to scrap LTCG tax on equity deals: Minister

Jul 20, 2026

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) There is no proposal under the consideration of the government at present to scrap the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equity transactions for retail and domestic investors, Minister of State for Finance…

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Pakistan’s poverty rate rises 29 pc after six years of economic shocks

Jul 20, 2026

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Pakistan's poverty rate has risen sharply over the past six years, with nearly 29 per cent of the population now living below the poverty line, as repeated economic shocks, high inflation and weak growth eroded…

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Cotton blossoms as India’s ‘white gold’

Jul 20, 2026

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India ranks first globally in acreage and second in production and consumption of cotton, with the country’s cotton production standing at 290.91 lakh bales in 2025-26 while domestic consumption reached 328 lakh…

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China’s expanding role in Kyrgyzstan fuels concerns among locals

Jul 20, 2026

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) China's expanding role in Kyrgyzstan has fuelled concerns over jobs, land, natural resources, and national sovereignty in Kyrgyzstan, with many ordinary Kyrgyz citizens saying that the country’s leaders are…

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Gold, silver trade higher as weaker dollar offsets Fed rate hike fears

Jul 20, 2026

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded higher on Monday, supported by value buying after the US dollar eased slightly, although elevated crude oil prices kept investors cautious amid expectations of another US Federal…

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Three students win national hackathon for impact-resistant sports T-shirt

Jul 20, 2026

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Three Indian students have won the government-backed national innovation hackathon for developing an impact-resistant sports T-shirt that helps reduce injuries caused by high-speed ball strikes, according to a…

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