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Office absorption in India up by 20 pc in Jan-March amid rapid GCC expansion

Apr 20, 2026

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Despite a slowdown in new completions, office absorption increased by 20 per cent to 21.53 million square feet in Q1 2026 (January-March quarter) compared to the same period last year, highlighting sustained occupier demand amid the West Asia conflict and global macroeconomic challenges, a report showed on Monday.This…

Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade amid fresh West Asia jitters

Apr 20, 2026

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks traded in negative territory early on Monday over fresh US-Iran conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, despite positive cues from global markets and positive earnings from banking firms.Sensex…

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Crude oil prices near $100 as Iran tightens Hormuz control, ceasefire doubts rise

Apr 20, 2026

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Global crude oil prices rebounded on Monday towards the $100 per barrel mark amid fresh escalations in the West Asia conflict.The international benchmark Brent crude futures rose as much as 7.18 per cent to hit an…

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Over 39,000 consumers give up LPG for PNG, 4.85 lakh new connections added

Apr 19, 2026

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) In a significant shift towards alternative fuel adoption, more than 39,000 consumers have surrendered their LPG connections and switched to piped natural gas (PNG), the government said on Sunday.The transition,…

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Indian Railways crosses Rs 6800 crore scrap revenue mark in FY26

Apr 19, 2026

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The government on Sunday said that Indian Railways has significantly strengthened its financial resilience by earning Rs 6813.86 crore from scrap sales in FY 2025–26, surpassing its Rs 6000 crore target.A key…

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Collaboration key to solving India’s water crisis: IPA

Apr 19, 2026

Bengaluru, April 19 (IANS) Highlighting the growing need for collective action, the Indian Plumbing Association said on Sunday that PlumbexIndia 2026 showcased how partnerships between industry, government and academia can drive sustainable…

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Tech sector layoffs accelerate in 2026 amid AI pivot

Apr 19, 2026

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Global technology firms accelerated job cuts in the first quarter of 2026, with over 73,200 layoffs by 95 companies, according to industry data.The data from Layoffs.fyi showed that the past two weeks saw a fresh…

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Odisha emerging as semiconductor hub, says CM Mohan Majhi at 3D Glass Unit groundbreaking

Apr 19, 2026

Bhubaneswar, April 19 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday said that Odisha has emerged as an ideal destination for the global semiconductor industry, due to its resources, talent, infrastructure, and determination. CM Majhi…

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India, US set for crucial trade talks in Washington from Apr 20

Apr 19, 2026

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) A team of around a dozen Indian officials is set to arrive in Washington, D.C. on April 20 for a three-day round of negotiations with US authorities, marking the next step in discussions on the first phase of a…

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Bangladesh remains ‘hostage’ to IMF terms that dips growth, fuels inflation: Report

Apr 19, 2026

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Adviser to Bangladesh's Prime Minister warned that Bangladesh has become “hostage” to International Monetary Fund's (IMF) loan conditions, which could weaken the country's growth, a new report has said.Rashed Al…

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