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Moderna, Merck and Target Shares Reach 52‑Week Highs
Shares of biotech firm Moderna (MRNA), pharmaceutical giant Merck (MRK) and retailer Target (TGT) climbed to their highest levels in a year, as reported by Asianet Newsable.
20 Aug 2026
Former Congress leader Arun Yadav's Jawahar Cotton Mill faces auction over ₹24.16 cr debt
The Jawahar Lal Nehru Cooperative Society's cotton mill in Khargone, once a profit‑making unit, is now slated for auction after accruing a debt of more than ₹24.16 crore to the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
20 Aug 2026
Microsoft AI CMO Andra Mallard to Depart After Six Months, Family to Move to Europe
Microsoft’s chief marketing officer for its AI division, Andra Mallard, has announced her departure after just six months in the role, citing personal reasons for relocating her family to Europe next August.
20 Aug 2026
CTV's Rural Viewership Surges 110% as Reach Hits 207 Million Indians
A recent MediaNews4U report says CTV now reaches 207 million Indians, with its rural audience expanding by 110% over the past year.
20 Aug 2026
Arunachal Apex Bank Inaugurates New Conference Hall in Arunachal Pradesh
The Arunachal Apex Bank has officially opened a new conference hall, expanding its facilities in Arunachal Pradesh.
20 Aug 2026
Petrol and diesel rates revised on Aug 20 in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
On 20 August, the government announced new retail prices for petrol and diesel in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, as reported by Livemint.
20 Aug 2026
India-UK Trade Pact Grants Haryana Duty‑Free Access to UK Markets
The newly signed India‑UK trade agreement provides duty‑free market access for key industries in Haryana, opening new export opportunities to the United Kingdom.
20 Aug 2026
US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion for First Time
The U.S. Treasury announced that the total public debt reached $40.05 trillion at the close of business Tuesday, marking the first time the debt has crossed the $40 trillion threshold.
20 Aug 2026
India limits sugar stockpiles to 15 days as prices soar to record highs
The government has reduced the permissible sugar inventory to 15 days nationwide after retail prices surged to unprecedented levels.
20 Aug 2026
India’s Finance and Commerce Ministers Set Five Key Agendas for Singapore Economic Summit
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal arrived in Singapore to present India’s priorities at a major economic meeting, outlining five key issues the country intends to push forward.
20 Aug 2026
IOVA Shares Surge 14% to New 52‑Week High
IOVA stock rallied 14%, hitting a new 52‑week high in today's trading session.
20 Aug 2026
SPCX Shares Slip Ahead of Share Unlock as Starlink Nears Milestone
SPCX’s share price dropped ahead of a scheduled share unlock, while the company’s Starlink project moves closer to a significant operational milestone.
20 Aug 2026