DA hike delay sparks concern: Employees’ bodies urge FM Sitharaman for quick announcementSB Yadav, secretary general, Confederation of Central Govt Employees & Workers, in a letter dated April 8, 2026, wrote to the Finance Minis...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Assam polls: CM Sarma says NDA will win 90 to 100 seatsAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma forecasts a strong performance for the NDA in the upcoming elections. He criticizes the Congress p...
31 Mar, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
DA Hike for central government employees: When will government announce dearness allowance increase?Central government employees are eagerly awaiting the Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for January 2026. The government typically announces the...
18 Mar, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Diwali PM2.5 levels in Delhi rose by 45 percent compared to 2022: ReportThe Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has reported a concerning rise in the concentration of fine particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 ...
13 Nov, 2023, 06.09 PM IST
Gem, jewellery exports decline 15% to Rs 25,844 crore in October: GJEPCIndia's robust gem and jewellery export performance in the first 6 months of 2022-23 helped maintain growth for the period April-October, d...
19 Nov, 2022, 08.06 PM IST
48 lakh bottles of liquor worth over Rs 100 crore sold in Delhi on weekend before DiwaliGiving details, officials said 13.56 lakh bottles worth over Rs 30 lakh were sold on Friday and 15.09 lakh bottles worth nearly Rs 32 lakh ...
30 Oct, 2022, 10.07 PM IST
Delhi's post-Diwali air quality best in five years: Gopal RaiThe air quality index (AQI) stood at 323 on Tuesday as compared to 462 last year, which means the "air pollution declined by over 30 per ce...
25 Oct, 2022, 07.26 PM IST
Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but relatively better than previous yearsMeanwhile, firecracker waste was seen in various parts of Delhi and national capital region post-Diwali celebrations. Pertinent to mention,...
25 Oct, 2022, 01.28 PM IST
Concentrated stubble burning around Diwali may compound problem: CSEA cocktail of emissions from firecrackers and stubble burning in neighbouring states further deplete the air quality. The CSE said Diwali t...
20 Oct, 2022, 10.39 PM IST
Women’s guide to investing in gold this DiwaliWhile equities generate growth and debt brings regular income, gold provides diversification and improve one's portfolio’s risk-adjusted re...
03 Nov, 2021, 10.09 AM IST
Planning to invest in gold this Diwali? Consider gold ETFsThe shine of the yellow metal never fails to attract individuals, households, and investors. It has historically delivered positive long-te...
01 Nov, 2021, 10.57 AM IST
Diwali Muhurat Trading 2021: Date, timing, significance & moreStock trading on this day is an old symbolic ritual that the trading community has followed for more than half a century now.
22 Oct, 2021, 02.19 PM IST
More stock market holidays & extended weekends for Dalal Street in 2021Calendar 2020 had fewer market holidays at 12, but more extended weekends at nine.
01 Jan, 2021, 08.13 AM IST
List of Bank holidays in November 2020Banks in some states will also be closed to observe some regional holidays. Many states including Gujarat and Maharashtra will observe Diwa...
23 Nov, 2020, 10.03 AM IST
Bright Diwali awaits white goods companies as fashion retailers stare at slumpFashion and lifestyle retailers nationwide said orders for Diwali have shrunk to about 30% this time from last year. Larger players like Bi...
12 Aug, 2020, 12.19 AM IST
Covid-19 impact: It’s the best of times and the worst of times this Diwali“We have already reduced our orders by 40%,” said Siddharath Bindra, MD of Biba Apparels that operates more than 200 enthnic wear stores. H...
11 Aug, 2020, 08.34 PM IST
Uttarakhand draws up plan as Mahakumbh, census clashIn 2021, the process of the census will coincide with the Haridwar Mahakumbh that attracts millions of devotees. The dates of the Mahakumbh...
19 Oct, 2019, 09.40 AM IST