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Kerala milk cooperative giant Milma to raise prices by Rs 4 per litre from June 1, fuel and production costs cited

Milma milk prices in Kerala will increase by Rs 4 per litre from June 1. This hike aims to support dairy farmers, who will receive the majority of the additional revenue to offset rising production, procurement, and distribution costs. Factors like drought, fuel prices, and packaging expenses necessitate this revision.

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US stock market today (May 20, 2026): S&P 500 nears record high, easing Treasury yields lift sentiment

US stocks edged higher, nearing record highs as easing bond market pressure and strong corporate earnings bolstered investor sentiment. Treasury yields slightly retreated, offering relief from rising borrowing costs. Oil prices also declined, though gasoline prices continued to climb. Investor focus now shifts to Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report.

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RBI announces $5 billion dollar-rupee swap, auction scheduled for May 26

The Reserve Bank of India is injecting $5 billion into the banking system through a USD/INR buy-sell swap auction on May 26. This move aims to boost long-term liquidity amidst a weakening rupee and global uncertainties. Banks will sell dollars to the RBI and buy them back in three years, with bids based on premium

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Biz men, HNIs, rural customers top bank branch visits; students least reliant

Indian bank branches see most frequent visits from entrepreneurs, rural customers, and the affluent, driven by cash transactions and advisory needs. Younger, digital-native users are least likely to visit, preferring online services. Despite rising mobile adoption, demand for enhanced digital support and continued branch relevance for complex interactions is evident.

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US-China trade thaw? Beijing signals willingness to accept tariff level, seeks extension of truce

China signals willingness to accept existing US tariff levels while seeking to extend the current trade truce. Beijing hopes Washington will honor previous understandings, aiming to stabilize economic ties. Discussions are expected to focus on extending the one-year agreement and reducing unilateral tariffs.

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Parle gets a ‘Melody’ boost: Shares rise 5%, hit upper circuit

The widespread online attention surrounding the gift exchange seemingly led to speculative activity in the stock, despite there being no business link between the company and the confectionery brand. In fact, Parle Products is not a listed company.

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Homebuying trends: Single Gen Z women buy more homes than men despite slowdown in first-time buyers

Single Gen Z women are leading home purchases, outnumbering their male counterparts significantly, even as overall first-time buying dips. Despite financial hurdles like lower earnings and student debt, these young women are achieving homeownership, often through diligent saving and family support. This trend reflects a broader pattern of single women outpacing single men in the

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AI-powered audits: CAG develops sovereign LLM platform to detect procurement risks and improve public audits

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is developing a sovereign AI platform, including a large language model, to enhance public sector auditing. This initiative aims to leverage AI and ML tools for faster and more efficient identification of procurement concentration and cartel-risk indicators by analyzing vast datasets and detecting systemic patterns.

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