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PNB FD rates 2026 for 666 days: Check interest and maximum amount that you can invest in the scheme

21

Sep

Business

PNB FD rates 2026 for 666 days: Check interest and maximum amount that you can invest in the scheme

Punjab National Bank (PNB) is the second-largest public sector bank in the country, after State Bank of India, by number of customers. The public sector lender offers competitive fixed deposit (FD) interest rates to its customers. This government-owned bank offers interest rates ranging from 3.00 per cent to 7.40 per cent on fixed deposit accounts. Let's find out how much interest is available on a 666-day fixed deposit account with Punjab National Bank. FD account can be opened in PNB for a minimum period of 7 days Punjab National Bank (PNB) offers FDs with a minimum term of 7 days.…

India vs Japan live streaming: When and where to watch one-off T20 match? Check date, time & all you need to know

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

India vs Japan live streaming: When and where to watch one-off T20 match? Check date, time & all you need to know

The India vs Japan match, named the Suzuki Cup, is unprecedented and celebrates 75 years of India‑Japan diplomatic relations, while also offering Japan a rare chance to test themselves against the reigning T20 World Champions. The Indian men's cricket team gears up for a unique challenge when they face Japan in a historic one-off T20 international match on Tuesday at the Sano International Cricket Ground. The match would help the Shreyas Iyer-led side acclimate to Japan's conditions before heading to Aichi-Nagoya for the Asian Games 2026.The fixture, christened the Suzuki Cup, is an unprecedented affair and will commemorate 75 years…

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of Dubai ruler, dies; PM Modi pays tribute

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of Dubai ruler, dies; PM Modi pays tribute

Dubai has declared 10 days of official mourning following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai's Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Sheikh Ahmed, who served as Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security, died on Monday, September 21. The Ruler's Court announced that the mourning period would begin immediately, with flags across the emirate to be flown at half-mast. Sheikh Mohammed, who is also the UAE's Vice President and Prime Minister, paid tribute to his younger brother in a post on X. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…

India-New Zealand trade pact to come into force on October 20, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

India-New Zealand trade pact to come into force on October 20, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Monday that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand will come into effect on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami (Dussehra), October 20, 2026. The date to implement the historic agreement was finalised during a virtual press conference in New Delhi with New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McLeay. The two countries signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27 to boost two-way commerce in goods and services and promote investment. The most significant feature of this free trade agreement is that it provides duty-free access to goods shipped…

Asian Games 2026: How Suchika Tariyal’s historic MMA gold dream derailed by 700 grams

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Asian Games 2026: How Suchika Tariyal’s historic MMA gold dream derailed by 700 grams

Indian MMA fighter Suchika Tariyal's semifinal defeat to Singapore’s Hui Hoon Teo sparked controversy after the bout ended in a draw and was awarded to Teo on the basis of her lower weight. Indian MMA star Suchika Tariyal clinched a historic bronze in the women’s traditional 60kg event at the Asian Games 2026 on Monday. But her semifinal defeat to Singapore’s Hui Hoon Teo sparked controversy after the result was awarded to Teo on the basis of her lower weight.The controversy erupted after the gruelling battle between Tariyal and Teo ended in a draw after regulation time. The Singaporean had…

China’s Xi Jinping to visit US from September 23-25; trade talks with Trump in focus

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

China’s Xi Jinping to visit US from September 23-25; trade talks with Trump in focus

President Xi Jinping will visit the United States (US) this week where he would hold talks with his American counterpart Donald Trump that focus on trade, artificial intelligence (AI), global instability and the situation in the Middle East, confirmed China on Monday. In a statement, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Xi would be in the US from September 23 to 25, adding he would hold "in-depth exchanges of views" with Trump on major issues that concerns the US and China, and also on "world peace and development". "China will work with the US to enrich the dimensions of…

Sensex ends 564 points higher, Nifty settles above 23,400 amid easing concerns around energy costs

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Sensex ends 564 points higher, Nifty settles above 23,400 amid easing concerns around energy costs

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the session in the green as easing inflation and energy-cost concerns supported a broad-based recovery across sectors and overall market sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 564.03 points or 0.76 per cent to settle at 74,858.99. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 74,987.40 and a low of 74,454.18, gyrating 533.22 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty ended with a gain of 67.90 points or 0.29 per cent and closed the session at 23,414.30. However, the broader market ended the session mixed. While the BSE MidCap Select Index gained 64.82 points or 0.35 per…

India’s medals tally at Asian Games 2026: Athletes make firm start with four silver, two bronze medals

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

India’s medals tally at Asian Games 2026: Athletes make firm start with four silver, two bronze medals

India opened its Asian Games 2026 campaign in Aichi‑Nagoya with a firm start, as shooters delivered early medals and Suchika Tariyal made history in MMA. India kicked off its campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with the multi-discipline event taking place from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The quadrennial sporting event featured a glittering opening ceremony at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya City, which will also host the closing ceremony.India has fielded a 499-member Indian contingent to build on its best-ever Asian Games performance in 2023 at Hangzhou. The country won an overall 106 medals,…

From Elevate Campuses to Varmora Granito, 6 IPOs to hit primary market this week, check latest GMPs

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

From Elevate Campuses to Varmora Granito, 6 IPOs to hit primary market this week, check latest GMPs

The primary market will see heavy activity this week as 6 mainboard companies enter the market to raise a total of Rs 3,825 crores through initial public offerings (IPOs). Elevate Campuses and Varmora Granito are prominent among them. All these IPOs will open for subscription between September 22 and September 28. Most of the IPOs will open on September 23. Apart from Elevate Campuses and Varmora Granito, A-One Steels India, Armi Infotech, Swastika Infra and Adroit Industries (India) will also open for subscription this week Elevate Campuses to launch Rs 2,100 crore IPO Hillhouse Investments-backed Elevate Campuses will launch its…

Japan thrilled to display spirit, determined to trouble Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in historic T20 match vs India

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Japan thrilled to display spirit, determined to trouble Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in historic T20 match vs India

Ahead of the landmark India vs Japan T20I that launches the Asian Games 2026 campaign, Japanese all‑rounder Benjamin Ito‑Davis vowed to remain spirited, while Jake Kusuda‑Nairn set his sights on dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Ahead of India's landmark one-off T20I against Japan ahead of the Asian Games 2026 campaign, Japan all-rounder Benjamin Ito-Davis aims to show "Japanese spirit" against the reigning T20 champions, while Jake Kusuda-Nairn wants the prized scalp of rising teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Earlier in September, the Japan Cricket Association (JCA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that the men’s teams from each…