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Navratna RVNL in focus as company wins Rs 404 crore contract from East Coast Railway

21

Sep

Business

Navratna RVNL in focus as company wins Rs 404 crore contract from East Coast Railway

Shares of state-owned Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) are on investors' radar today as the Navratna company has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from East Coast Railway for a major project valued at Rs 404.88 crore (including GST). The company formally accepted the order on September 18, 2026, following a disclosure to the stock exchanges under SEBI regulations. Amid this, the stock opened in the green at Rs 215, up Rs 4.7 or 2.23 per cent from the previous close of Rs 210.30 on the BSE. The jump comes amid a spurt in volume by more than 1.17 times.…

Gold, silver open gap down on MCX after strong recovery last week | Check city-wise rates

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Gold, silver open gap down on MCX after strong recovery last week | Check city-wise rates

Rates of precious metals in futures opened gap down on Monday after a gain of over 1 per cent last week. The gold October 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a fall of Rs 881 or 0.57 per cent at Rs 1,53,500 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,54,381. It fell further to the intraday low of Rs 1,53,050, down Rs 1,331 or 0.86 per cent. Last seen, it traded at Rs 1,53,293, down Rs 535. On the MCX, the yellow metal futures for December 2026 were down by Rs 1,077 or 0.69…

Magnus Carlsen Exclusive | From the controversial table-bang, parenthood, & the drive for greatness, the World No. 1 tells all

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Magnus Carlsen Exclusive | From the controversial table-bang, parenthood, & the drive for greatness, the World No. 1 tells all

In a rare behind‑the‑scenes conversation with Firstpost, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen revealed the mindset that has kept him at the pinnacle of world chess. World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen is an intimidating figure in chess whose brilliance knows no bounds. The Norwegian grandmaster engaged in an exclusive conversation with Firstpost on the sidelines of the Global Chess League in Bengaluru, speaking with Rupha Ramani in a rare, behind‑the‑scenes interaction.Carlsen looked calm, content and laid-back throughout the interview, where he opened up about being the best in the world, self-belief, the Indian GM's rise in the global realm, the infamous…

‘Very big things going to happen’: Trump in ‘deciding mode’ on Iran after Tehran warns of ‘decisive war’

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

‘Very big things going to happen’: Trump in ‘deciding mode’ on Iran after Tehran warns of ‘decisive war’

Washington: US President Donald Trump said that he was in 'deciding mode' over the ongoing Iran war, warning that 'big things are going to happen.' His remarks came after Iran conveyed seven conditions to the United States through Qatari mediators for initiating negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. Tehran has also warned that it is prepared for a 'decisive war' if Washington rejects its demands. 'Better behave' In an interview with Fox News, Trump said that he is in a 'deciding mode' and 'very big things' are going to happen in the near future regarding the US-Iran war if the…

Suchika Tariyal seals landmark bronze finish; India challenges contentious semifinal ruling at Asian Games 2026

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Suchika Tariyal seals landmark bronze finish; India challenges contentious semifinal ruling at Asian Games 2026

Suchika Tariyal secured a historic bronze medal in the women’s traditional 60kg event at the Asian Games 2026, becoming the country’s first medallist in the sport despite a controversial semifinal defeat to Singapore’s Hui Hoon Teo. Indian MMA athlete Suchika Tariyal capped off her Asian Games 2026 campaign with a bronze medal in the women's traditional 60kg MMA event after losing to Hui Hoon Teo of Singapore on Monday.India's MMA campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya dealt with major difficulties after Varun Sanyal's campaign ended before it could even begin due to medical reasons.The pressure was on Suchika…

Pakistan carries out airstrikes in Afghanistan again; 3 killed, several injured amid rising border tensions

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Pakistan carries out airstrikes in Afghanistan again; 3 killed, several injured amid rising border tensions

Kabul: Pakistan's military action inside Afghanistan continued on Monday as fighter jets reportedly carried out airstrikes in parts of Kunar and Paktika provinces, leaving at least three people dead and several others injured. The latest strikes come amid heightened tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban authorities in Kabul over allegations of cross-border militancy. Pakistani aircraft targeted multiple locations in Afghanistan early Monday morning. In Paktika province, two separate strikes were reported in the Rakha and Torkandi areas of Barmal district. One of the strikes hit an unoccupied house, while another targeted a former shop. Both structures were damaged, but the…

From IRCTC to BEML, here’s your last chance to buy these dividend stocks: Check amount, record date, ex-date

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

From IRCTC to BEML, here’s your last chance to buy these dividend stocks: Check amount, record date, ex-date

Companies like Ambika Cotton Mills, BEML, IRCTC, NLC India, and others have declared a final dividend for the financial year 2025-26. Many of these companies have also declared a special dividend along with the final dividend. These companies have fixed the record date and ex-date for the dividend as September 22, 2026. A total of 62 companies will trade ex-date tomorrow. This means today is the last day to buy the stock to be eligible for this corporate action, as the Indian stock market follows a T+1 trade settlement system. List of stocks that will trade ex-date on September 22,…

Asian Games 2026: India shooting trio secure team silver in men’s 10m air rifle

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Asian Games 2026: India shooting trio secure team silver in men’s 10m air rifle

India’s men’s shooting contingent delivered another medal at the Asian Games 2026, with the trio of Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon, and Parth Mane combining to secure the silver medal in the men’s 10m air rifle team event. If confidence, process and camaraderie have become the defining traits of India's new generation of shooters, Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon and Parth Mane offered another compelling demonstration of it by clinching the men's 10m air rifle team silver at the Asian Games here on Monday.The young trio combined with poise and consistency to give India its second team medal in as many days,…

National Conference Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday distanced himself from the party’s political activities, saying the National Conference “doesn’t need” him anymore.

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics

National Conference Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday distanced himself from the party’s political activities, saying the National Conference “doesn’t need” him anymore.

National Conference Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday distanced himself from the party’s political activities, saying the National Conference “doesn’t need” him anymore. He also ruled out participating in the party’s proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Speaking to media, Ruhullah said he did not attend the National Conference convention held to mark the death anniversary of Begum Akbar Jahan because he was neither invited nor required to be there. When asked whether he would join the National Conference’s planned protest at Jantar Mantar, the Srinagar…

Turn old dupattas into stylish cushion covers without sewing: Easy ways to give your home décor a beautiful makeover |

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Turn old dupattas into stylish cushion covers without sewing: Easy ways to give your home décor a beautiful makeover |

Turn old dupattas into stylish cushion covers without sewing: Easy ways to give your home décor a beautiful makeover There's always that one dupatta tucked away in the back of the cupboard, too pretty to throw out but too faded or torn to actually wear anymore. Instead of letting it sit there forever or quietly donating it, that leftover fabric can easily become something you'll actually use every day, a set of cushion covers that instantly refresh your living room without spending a rupee on new decor. And the best part is you don't need a sewing machine, a needle,…