Ahead of crucial assembly polls, govt rejigs Agnipath, opens path to permanent service for allThe government has made significant changes to the Agnipath scheme that affects armed forces recruitment. This revised framework allows all...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
"Very important and excellent decision": Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava hails Agnipath's tenure extensionDefence Expert Sanjeev Srivastava on Wednesday hailed the Centre's decision to grant a two-year extension to 75 per cent of Agniveers as a ...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Agnipath scheme: All Agniveers to be offered regular enrolment after 2-year extended engagementThe Union Cabinet has approved a revised Agnipath scheme offering all Agniveers a pathway to regular military service. The top 25% will be ...
04 Nov, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
'Until it becomes perfect, many things have to be changed, evaluated': Former Lt Gen DP Pandey hails Cabinet's Agnipath extensionResponding to queries regarding the government's decision to introduce a 'Second Tour of Duty' and expand regular enrolment pathways, Lt Ge...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Agniveers' tenure extended by two years; CDS says 75% outgoing Agniveers will also be given option to continue in armed forcesAgniveer extension news: The Centre has announced a two-year engagement extension for the remaining 75% of Agniveers following feedback on ...
04 Nov, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Lindt investors seek board shake-up at chocolate maker after CEO ouster: ReportInfluential investors of Lindt & Spruengli are calling for changes in the board following the CEO's ousting. The company faced significant ...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
India's services growth accelerates to 55.8 in October, cost pressures ease to six-year lowIndia's services sector activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months in October, with the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' ...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Explained: Why Sebi wants mutual fund investors to switch to direct plansSebi has directed mutual fund houses to make direct plans the default option on digital platforms. This change will take effect from Novemb...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
- US midterm elections 2026: Are banks open on Election Day? Is the US stock market open today? November 3 trading schedule for Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq
Are banks and the stock market open on Election Day 2026? Check November 3 federal holiday status, NYSE and Nasdaq trading schedules, and h...
03 Nov, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Panchkula school shocker: Boy played PUBG, which may have influenced assault on 6-year-old girl, claims victim's unclePanchkula school news: The uncle of the six-year-old girl assaulted at a Panchkula school has claimed that the eight-year-old accused boy p...
03 Nov, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
World War III: US to introduce mandatory military service as Trump, Vance abruptly cancel campaign rallies amid Iran tensions?Fears of World War III are growing amid rising tensions between the US and Iran, with President Donald Trump abruptly cancelling his schedu...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper: Check route, stoppages and timingsRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on November 1. The train service will opera...
01 Nov, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Japanese bodybuilder, at 90, says he has never fallen sick in his life, reveals how he changed his food habits after turning 50 which has kept him fit and compete on the world stageJapanese bodybuilder Toshisuke Kanazawa, 90, travelled to Spain to compete against athletes decades younger at the IFBB World Fitness Champ...
01 Nov, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
You meet family and friends regularly but still feel lonely? Scientists find a surprising reason after tracking 3,082 people for 10 yearsA 10-year study tracking 3,082 older adults found that people who experienced higher levels of loneliness showed faster declines in memory ...
31 Oct, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Bengaluru woman spends over Rs 40,000 on household help in a month, annual cost exceeds Rs 5 lakh; check full breakdownA woman from Bengaluru has laid bare her monthly household expenses, totaling Rs 42,100. This figure accounts for various services, includi...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Microsoft is offering buyouts to 60,000 workers: How US employees can calculate their potential severance payMicrosoft is offering voluntary buyouts to around 60,000 eligible employees, with severance payments varying by job level and years of serv...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
1st batch of Agniveers retiring soon: What's the retirement money, career options and benefits they will getBy 2026, approximately 18,300 Agniveers will finish their service in the armed forces, marking a pivotal transition. To ease their shift in...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.38 AM IST