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

US stocks moved higher on Wednesday and edged toward their first gain in four sessions as easing pressure in the bond market and stronger-than-expected corporate earnings supported investor sentiment.The S&P 500 rose 0.3 per cent in early trade, moving closer to the record high reached last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 62 points,…

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Three-language policy: Why Tamil Nadu sees an old threat in the new CBSE circular

CBSE’s new three-language framework places students at the crossroads of choice, compulsion and India’s unresolved language politics. A circular arrived in mid-May. With a quiet administrative confidence that is the hallmark of a policy that believes it is on the right side of history, the Central Board of Secondary Education informed schools across the country…

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“The number of study hours is a farce”: Meet Kashika Dhingra, who scored 97.2% in CBSE Class 12 exams without romanticising hustle

As students across India grapple with board pressure and competitive exams, Shiv Nadar School student Kashika Dhingra’s journey offers a refreshing perspective on success. After scoring 97.2% in the Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12 examinations, she speaks candidly about burnout, balancing extracurricular activities and why emotional well-being matters as much as academic preparation….

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‘Melody to the ears’: India’s toffee exports rise 166% in 12 years to Rs 132 crore in FY26, says Piyush Goyal

Toffee became the talk of the town when Prime minister Narendra Modi gifted Melody toffees to Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni during his Italy. The visit has brought fresh attention to India’s toffees sector with Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday highlighting that the country’s toffee exports have climbed 166 per cent over the…

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IIM Rohtak releases IPMAT result 2026: Direct link to download scorecards here

The Indian Institute of Management Rohtak has officially declared the IPMAT Rohtak Result 2026 today, May 20. Candidates who appeared for the Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (IPMAT) can now access and download their scorecards through the official admission portal of Indian Institute of Management Rohtak.The result announcement comes just 10 days after the…

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Skydo among first to get cross border payments licence in Gift City

Mumbai: Skydo, a cross-border payments platform for Indian exporters/businesses, is among the first to receive in-principle approval to operate as a cross-border Payment Service Provider at GIFT City IFSC.The GIFT City presence plugs Skydo into a globally-aligned finance hub built for cross-border flows. It unlocks build-for-global infra/products tailored to firms selling, buying, operating abroad. These…

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