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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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India plans to send oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz for new supply amid Iran conflict disruptions

India is preparing to send ships through the Strait of Hormuz to secure vital crude oil and energy cargoes amid ongoing disruptions. The government is finalizing plans for Indian vessels to navigate the waterway, which handles a significant portion of global oil flows, as shipping activity has slowed due to the Iran conflict.

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Indian Railways eyes 350 kmph speeds with its next indigenous bullet train; first one to have 280 kmph potential

India’s first bullet train is currently being manufactured by Bengaluru-based BEML and is likely to be ready by 2027.

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Gold price prediction today: Will gold, silver prices continue to trade weak on May 20, 2026?

Gold price prediction today: For both gold and silver prices, the near-term outlook remains weak, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for May 20, 2026 – check list

Stock market recommendations: Ashok Leyland, Bikaji Foods International, and Waaree Energies have been picked as the top stocks to buy on May 20, 2026:

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