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Indian Railways notifies Extraordinary Pension Rules 2026: Eligibility, benefits and other details
23
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Indian Railways notifies Extraordinary Pension Rules 2026: Eligibility, benefits and other details

The Ministry of Railways has notified the Railway Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 2026, which replace the Railway Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993. The Indian Railways is the largest employer in India after the Ministry of Defence (Indian Armed Forces). It has over 1 million employees, and therefore the development holds a lot of significance as the updated framework establishes revised terms, classification criteria, and procedural timelines for awarding disability and family pensions to railway personnel. It also addresses how a railway employee's pension will be determined if they die while in service or become disabled in an accident.ย  NPS-covered railway…
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Stock below Rs 100 gains over 19% in 6 days amid market volatility, hereโ€™s whatโ€™s behind the rally
23
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Stock below Rs 100 gains over 19% in 6 days amid market volatility, here’s what’s behind the rally

Shares of Lords Mark Industries, a diversified company with a presence across healthcare and diagnostics, have gained over 19 per cent in the last six days and ended today's session in the green despite intraday volatility as markets shrugged off an intraday surge in crude and focused on signs of strengthening domestic growth momentum. The stock opened flat at Rs 95.41 but gained to touch the intraday high of Rs 99, a gain of Rs 3.59 or 3.76 per cent from the previous close. During the day, it touched the intraday low of Rs 93.85. The counter ended the session…
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Mutual funds vs direct stocks: Expert explains which one is actually for you, check details
23
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Mutual funds vs direct stocks: Expert explains which one is actually for you, check details

When investors plan to invest, the core trade-off is convenience vs control. Mutual funds offer built-in diversification managed by professionals, protecting investors from single-company collapses, while direct stock investing offers full control and potentially higher upside but also carries the risk of high volatility. Both mutual funds and direct stocks offer a path to build wealth through the financial markets, but experts say the best choice depends on which strategy an investor can stick with without panicking during market downturns.ย  Mutual Funds: Letting Someone Else Do the Picking With a mutual fund, you hand your money to a professional who…
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Was the on-field umpire intimidated by India players into overturning the wide decision? Understand the rules and implications
23
Sep
By The Press Editor
Sports

Was the on-field umpire intimidated by India players into overturning the wide decision? Understand the rules and implications

A dramatic final-over finish between India and Japan sparked widespread debate after a contentious wide-ball decision was overturned during a rain-shortened five-over contest. The historic India-Japan T20 international fixture turned out to be a memorable affair for all the wrong reasons for the Men in Blue. The Shreyas Iyer-led side faced the Japanese men's cricket team in a one-off bilateral game, celebrating the historic bond between the two countries.But India were termed bullies for what transpired during the game, which many believe influenced the result.After rain impacted play on Tuesday, the India-Japan one-off fixture in Sano was reduced to just…
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Raymond shares gain as aerospace subsidiary secures major indigenous fighter jet contract, check details
23
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Raymond shares gain as aerospace subsidiary secures major indigenous fighter jet contract, check details

Raymond Ltd shares ended the session in the green after the company said its subsidiary, JK Maini Global Aerospace Limited, succeeded in a tender process conducted by a leading Indian Aerospace and Defence OEM. Under this, the company is set to receive work to assemble wing structures and centre fuselage structures for a major indigenous fighter aircraft program. The stock ended at Rs 1,114.90, up 0.11 per cent or Rs 1.25 on the BSE, and on the NSE, it closed at Rs 1,125, up 0.72 per cent or Rs 8.05. Foray into aircraft structures business After successfully completing the tender…
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Defence stock in focus as company submits revised shareholding details to exchanges, check details
23
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Defence stock in focus as company submits revised shareholding details to exchanges, check details

Shares of Hyderabad-based defence and aerospace technology company Apollo Micro Systems are in focus after the company submitted revised disclosures and an updated shareholding pattern to stock exchanges in response to observations raised by the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on its proposed preferential issue. The company had earlier announced a major preferential issue comprising 2.28 crore equity shares and 5.69 crore convertible equity warrants. The company said it has incorporated the necessary clarifications and filed the updated pre- and post-issue shareholding details of all proposed allottees. Share price todayย  The stock began the trading session at Rs 408.10,…
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BJP Protests in Bengaluru Over Karnataka Govtโ€™s Finances
23
Sep
By The Press Editor
Politics

BJP Protests in Bengaluru Over Karnataka Govtโ€™s Finances

Karnataka BJP leaders held a protest at the Kengal Hanumanthaiah statue in Bengaluru on Wednesday, September 23, accusing the Congress-led state government of financial mismanagement, rising debt and diversion of funds intended for Dalit communities. ย  Opposition leaders from both Houses of the Karnataka Legislature led the demonstration and sought accountability from the government. They also demanded resignations over what they described as a worsening fiscal situation. ย  R Ashoka, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, said development activity across the state had been affected by the financial crunch and growing liabilities. He called for the resignation…
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Kate Beckinsale could have dated Prince Harry? Her friend once rooted for the two to get together |
23
Sep
By The Press Editor
Lifestyle

Kate Beckinsale could have dated Prince Harry? Her friend once rooted for the two to get together |

Could Kate Beckinsale and Prince Harry have been a couple? Apparently, at least one person once thought they would make a rather interesting match.Before Harry met Meghan Markle, the Duke of Sussex was one of the world's most talked-about single royals. And according to actress and comedian Sarah Silverman, she once encouraged her friend Kate Beckinsale to go for it.Silverman, who was friends with Beckinsale, said she wanted to live vicariously through the actress and hoped she would date Harry when he was still single.โ€œI remember when Prince Harry was single, like, I would live vicariously through [Kate Beckinsale] and…
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IT stock in focus as board approves proposal to raise capital via rights issue, shares rise
23
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

IT stock in focus as board approves proposal to raise capital via rights issue, shares rise

Shares of IT sector company Kellton Tech Solutions Ltd gained on Wednesday after the company announced a fundraising plan. The stock opened in the green at Rs 13.71 against the previous close of Rs 13.69 on the BSE. It later gained to touch an intraday high of Rs 13.82, up Rs 0.13, or 0.94 per cent, from the previous close. Last seen, the company's stock was trading at Rs 13.79, up 0.66 per cent or Rs 0.09 on the NSE, and at Rs 13.77, up 0.58 per cent or Rs 0.08 on the BSE. The market cap of the company…
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Mirabai Chanu clinches historic silver, ends Asian Games medal drought
23
Sep
By The Press Editor
Sports

Mirabai Chanu clinches historic silver, ends Asian Games medal drought

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu has finally completed her medal collection after clinching the elusive Asian Games medal, winning a silver in the women's 49kg category. Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu finally clinched the elusive Asian Games medal after winning silver in the women's 49kg category at Nagoya on Wednesday.The Asian Games silver adds to Mirabai's three World Championship medals (including a gold), Asian Championships bronze, Olympic silver and several Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championships titles, completing her medal collection.Mirabai clinches historic silverFresh off a gold medal-winning campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Mirabai began her Asian Games campaign by lifting 88kg in…
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