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Public sector banks to stay open this Sunday ahead of 3-day nationwide strike, check details

23

Sep

Business

Public sector banks to stay open this Sunday ahead of 3-day nationwide strike, check details

In light of the proposed three-day strike from September 28 to 30 called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), the government on Wednesday said all public sector banks and regional rural banks will remain open on Sunday, September 27, 2026. According to a statement from the Ministry of Finance, the government has taken proactive steps to safeguard citizens' banking needs. The proposed strike is significant because it falls on the preceding weekend holidays of September 26 and 27. In light of this, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved all bank branches, offices, ATM-linked branches, and Currency Chests…

No podium for Manu Bhaker as she finishes fifth in Asian Games women’s 10m air pistol final

23

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

No podium for Manu Bhaker as she finishes fifth in Asian Games women’s 10m air pistol final

Indian shooting star Manu Bhaker narrowly missed out on an Asian Games medal after finishing fifth in the women’s 10m air pistol final at Nagoya 2026. Despite recovering strongly from a slow start in qualification to enter the final in third place Indian shooter Manu Bhaker finished fifth in the women’s 10m air pistol individual final at the Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday, scoring 181.1 points before being eliminated after the 18th shot.The 24-year-old Bhaker, who qualified third with 579-20x, was eliminated after registering 9.6 with her 18th shot. She had recovered from a slow start in qualification, where she…

Will government hold or hike interest rates for PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Kisan Vikas Patra on Sep 30?

23

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Will government hold or hike interest rates for PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Kisan Vikas Patra on Sep 30?

The last day of September will be crucial for millions of investors who invest in small savings schemes such as Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) and others. This is because the interest rates of these small savings schemes for the October-December quarter are due for their next review. The government will review the interest rates on September 30, 2026. Ahead of this, investors want to know whether the government will maintain current interest rates or make changes. Quarterly review of interest rates The government reviews interest rates on small savings schemes every three…

Fit-again talent included as New Zealand announce 16-man squad for home T20 series against India

23

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Fit-again talent included as New Zealand announce 16-man squad for home T20 series against India

New Zealand have unveiled a pace-heavy squad for their upcoming five-match T20I series against India, banking on a formidable fast-bowling unit led by Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson and Adam Milne. New Zealand have gone all out with its fast-bowling arsenal by including seven frontline pace-bowling stars for the upcoming T20 international series against reigning T20 world champions India.Team India will tour New Zealand in late October for a five-match T20 international series, spanning four cities over 11 days. White-ball captain Mitchell Santner will lead the charge against the Men in Blue, captained by Shreyas Iyer.Latham, Bracewell set for…

NSE IPO listing date, latest grey market premium, subscription status and all you need to know

23

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

NSE IPO listing date, latest grey market premium, subscription status and all you need to know

The Rs 22,569-crore initial public offering of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) will debut on Dalal Street on Thursday, September 24, 2026. This is India's second-largest public issue after Hyundai Motor India's Rs 27,870-crore IPO in 2024. The public issue of India's largest stock exchange received nearly 6 times subscription on the final day on Monday, led by strong demand from institutional buyers. According to data available on the BSE, the NSE IPO received bids for 50.58 crore (50,58,11,384) shares against 8.86 crore (8,86,42,911) shares on offer, for a 5.71-times subscription. NSE IPO listing date on BSE NSE…

Who is Jay Meena? The Indian athlete who secured historic soft tennis medal at Asian Games

23

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Who is Jay Meena? The Indian athlete who secured historic soft tennis medal at Asian Games

India’s rise in emerging sports at the 2026 Asian Games gathered more momentum as Jay Meena scripted history in soft tennis. The Madhya Pradesh athlete secured the country’s first-ever Asian Games medal in the sport, sealing a bronze. Jay Meena made history by reaching the semifinals, securing India a historic medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Meena edged past the Philippines' Sherwin Nuguit in a gripping seven-game contest, sealing a 4-3 (0-4, 4-2, 2-4, 4-2, 5-3, 2-4, 7-5) victory to book a place in the semifinals.India broke ground in new sports at the Asian Games after Suchika Tariyal…

Macron calls Gaza situation ‘shameful’, questions international community’s response to the crisis

23

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Macron calls Gaza situation ‘shameful’, questions international community’s response to the crisis

New York: While addressing the 81s session of the UN General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said that the situation in Gaza is “shameful”, and questioned the international community’s response to the crisis.During his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Macron said, “What is our credibility worth if we remain inactive on Gaza? Some claim that peace has been achieved, but this has not opened up humanitarian deliveries. The spectacle, it is shameful.” Strait of Hormuz should not be used for ‘blackmail’: Macron French President Emmanuel Macron spoke about the conflict in West Asia and stressed…

23 September, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex gains over 100 points, Nifty above 23,350 amid positive global cues

23

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

23 September, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex gains over 100 points, Nifty above 23,350 amid positive global cues

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the trading session in the green amid positive global cues as investor attention turns toward the scheduled talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. While the 30-share BSE Sensex gained 119.24 points or 0.16 per cent to start the session at 74,648.32, the Nifty added 23.15 points to open at 23,352.15. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 74,529.08 and the Nifty 50 at 23,329. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green in the early trading session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was up by 30.16 points,…

F-16 fighter jet assigned to US Air Force crashes in Germany while returning from training flight

23

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

F-16 fighter jet assigned to US Air Force crashes in Germany while returning from training flight

Berlin: The US military said an F-16 fighter jet that was assigned to the US Air Force base at Spangdahlem in western Germany crashed on Tuesday while returning from a routine training flight. However, the pilot ejected safely from the aircraft and was undergoing medical treatment, according to the military sources. Preliminary reports suggest that the emergency response personnel were at the crash site, while the cause of the incident remained under investigation. It should be noted that the F-16 was part of a formation of four fighter jets involved in the training exercise. After the crash, the remaining three…

Hero Motors, SS Retail, Jindal Supreme shares to debut on bourses today, here’s what GMPs suggest

23

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Hero Motors, SS Retail, Jindal Supreme shares to debut on bourses today, here’s what GMPs suggest

Shares of Hero Motors, SS Retail and Jindal Supreme are set to make their debut on the bourses today, i.e. on September 23, 2026. The initial public offering of Jindal Supreme (India) Ltd received a whopping 181.07 times subscription during the three-day subscription window. Similarly, the public issue of SS Retail Ltd garnered 103.30 times subscription. On the other hand, auto components maker Hero Motors Ltd was subscribed 6.66 times on the final day of bidding. Ahead of the listing, here's what the grey market premium suggests for these IPOs. Hero Motors IPO GMP Today According to Investorgain, the GMP…