Fairfax's Rs 52,878-crore IDBI Bank deal sets stage for a financial services powerhouseFairfax Financial Holdings has successfully acquired a controlling stake in IDBI Bank for Rs 52,878 crore. The investment aims to redefine ...
12 Nov, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Delhi’s Diwali pollution started before the fireworks. What five years of action have achievedDelhi’s air was already severely polluted before Diwali, with average PM2.5 levels in the week before the festival reaching 236 micrograms ...
12 Nov, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Ahead of Modi visit, Karnataka steps up pressure on Centre seeking higher central share for Bengaluru MetroAhead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit, Karnataka is launching a campaign for metro funding. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar h...
11 Nov, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
US consumer prices rise above expectations in OctoberConsumer prices in the US experienced a larger-than-expected increase in October, affecting future Federal Reserve interest rates. The Cons...
10 Nov, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
EPFO’s November 19 meeting to be held in New Delhi: Can EPFO increase minimum EPS pension from Rs 1,000?The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation is gearing up for its 240th Central Board of Trustees assembly, scheduled for November 19, 2026,...
10 Nov, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Canada makes rural immigration programme permanent, sets aside 5,500 admission spacesCanada has made its Rural Community Immigration Pilot a permanent programme, setting aside 5,500 admission spaces under its 2027-2029 Immig...
10 Nov, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Delhi AQI today: National captial's air quality improves but remains in 'very poor' category; check IMD weather forecast and other detailsDelhi pollution latest news: Delhi experienced marginal improvement in air quality as AQI levels decreased after Diwali celebrations. The A...
10 Nov, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Delhi's post-Diwali smog puts Rekha Gupta & Co's clean-air promise to testDelhi's air quality has recently deteriorated, reaching a severe level of 370 on November 9. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's government is fac...
09 Nov, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
EPFO total contributions expected to rise by 25% in 2027-28 due to wage ceiling increaseEPFO is forecasting a major increase in its total contributions for the financial year 2027-28. The wage ceiling has been raised to ₹25,000...
07 Nov, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Agnipath reset puts age, talent & pension goals to testAgnipath, introduced in 2022, aimed to reform military recruitment by allowing soldiers to serve for four years. Recent changes now allow a...
06 Nov, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Digital life certificates cross 40 lakh in first 5 days of campaign, up 60% from last yearNearly 40 lakh digital life certificates have been generated by pensioners in the initial days of the campaign. This represents a 60% incre...
06 Nov, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 restrictions kick in ahead of Diwali; what's allowed and what's bannedDelhi-NCR has invoked GRAP Stage III restrictions ahead of Diwali as pollution levels worsened, with the capital's AQI reaching 382. The cu...
06 Nov, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Manipur Chief Minister announces new handloom department at MANITEX 2026 to boost local artisansManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has announced a future upgrade for the Handloom and Handicrafts sector. The government is con...
06 Nov, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Eurozone bond yields edge lower as oil prices stabilise, ECB rate bets easeEurozone government bond yields edged lower as oil prices stabilised and investors assessed easing geopolitical risks following US midterm ...
05 Nov, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Democratic victory in midterm elections adds a new twist to stock markets' Iran war, AI, and debt worriesInvestors are watching the implications of the recent Democratic win in the US midterm elections. Geopolitical tensions, particularly the I...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.28 AM IST
Ahead of Diwali, Gujarat govt hikes DA by 3% for employees, pensionersThe Gujarat government has announced a 3% Dearness Allowance hike for 4.62 lakh serving employees and 5.07 lakh pensioners ahead of Diwali....
04 Nov, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
UPS rules clarified: What happens to pension contributions during employee’s probation, suspension and absence from dutyCentral government employees must contribute to the Unified Pension Scheme during probation, yet contributions during suspension are option...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.22 PM IST