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PPF Extension Rule: For how long can you keep it going, and what are the options? Full details
09
Apr
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PPF Extension Rule: For how long can you keep it going, and what are the options? Full details

New Delhi: If you invest in a Public Provident Fund (PPF), this information is essential. Most people are aware that the government-run small savings scheme has a 15-year investment period. Investments made in PPF mature after this tenure. However, you can continue investing even after 15 years. PPF remains the safest, tax-free, and guaranteed return small savings scheme, and therefore, if you don't need the money immediately, you can remain invested and avail the benefits of long-term investment. Here's all you need to know about the PPF extension rule. Maturity period of PPF The lock-in and maturity periods for the…
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Prabhsimran Singh backs Impact Player rule, cites its importance for youngsters in IPL
09
Apr
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Prabhsimran Singh backs Impact Player rule, cites its importance for youngsters in IPL

New Delhi: Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh has come out in support of the Impact Player rule at a time when the regulation continues to divide opinion across the league. While several players, including Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has questioned its influence on the balance of the game, the young batter views it as a pathway for emerging talent to break through. Drawing from his own journey, Prabhsimran pointed to the increased chances that the rule has created for players who might otherwise have spent long periods on the sidelines. Having waited years for consistent opportunities early in his…
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‘Israel will continue strikes on Hezbollah wherever necessary’: PM Benjamin Netanyahu
09
Apr
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‘Israel will continue strikes on Hezbollah wherever necessary’: PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Tel Aviv (Israel): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that Israel will continue its military strikes against Hezbollah, following a series of intense and lethal strikes across Lebanon, in which a nephew and close aide of Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem were reportedly killed. Will continue to hit Hezbollah wherever necessary:ย Netanyahu Netanyahu said Israeli forces are "continuing to strike Hezbollah with force, precision, and determination."ย "Our message is clear: anyone who acts against Israeli civilians - we will strike them," he asserted, linking the military action directly to the protection of the public. The remarks come as Israel intensifies its campaign…
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Stock markets slump amid fresh tensions in West Asia, Indigo among top losers
09
Apr
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Stock markets slump amid fresh tensions in West Asia, Indigo among top losers

Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, April 9, 2026, after an impressive rally in the previous session as crude oil prices surged amid fresh tensions in West Asia that threatened the ceasefire reached between the US and Iran. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell -931.25 points or 1.20 per cent to settle at 76,631.65. During the day, it plunged 1,125 points or 1.50 per cent to 76,347.90. The 50-share NSE Nifty slumped 222.25 points or 0.93 per cent to end at 23,775.10. A total of 1,670 stocks declined, while 1,573 advanced and 80 remained unchanged on the…
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Yuvraj Singh recalls time when he was diagnosed with Cancer, ‘doctor told I had only 3-6 months to live’
09
Apr
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Yuvraj Singh recalls time when he was diagnosed with Cancer, ‘doctor told I had only 3-6 months to live’

New Delhi: Yuvraj Singh opened up recently on his battle with cancer in a podcast with former England cricketer Michael Vaughan. During his interaction, the former India cricketer recalled that the doctor had told him that he had only three to six months left to live. Yuvraj had won the player of the tournament award at the 2011 World Cup, which India won, and was at the peak of his career then. Moreover, a spot in the Indian team had also opened up when Sourav Ganguly announced his retirement. Yuvraj was desperate to play Tests for India at the time…
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TCS Q4 Results: IT major announces final dividend of Rs 31, profit after tax inches up 1.35%
09
Apr
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TCS Q4 Results: IT major announces final dividend of Rs 31, profit after tax inches up 1.35%

Mumbai: Country's largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS), has announced its quarterly results for the quarter ending March 31, 2206. The company has reported a 12.22 per cent jump in its March-quarter net profit to Rs 13,718 crore. The IT major had reported a net profit of Rs 12,224 crore in the January-March period a year ago, and Rs 10,657 crore in the preceding December quarter. According to the information shared with the exchanges, for the fiscal year 2025-26, its profit after tax inched up 1.35 per cent to Rs 49,210 crore, as against Rs 48,553 crore…
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Rashid Khan set to skip Tests to prolong international career, to play only one match per year
09
Apr
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Rashid Khan set to skip Tests to prolong international career, to play only one match per year

New Delhi: Rashid Khan is cutting down on playing Test cricket to prolong his international career for Afghanistan. He is the captain of the team in T20Is but was told to step back from red-ball cricket after his back injury in 2023. He once played a Test against medical advice and ended up bowling 55 overs. However, the spin bowler is now functioning on a one Test match per year system to keep himself fit. He played only one Test match last year, against Zimbabwe in January and might or might not play against India, scheduled to take place in…
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Iran War LIVE: Ceasefire pushed to brink after Israel kills Hezbollah chief’s aide, Hormuz remains shut
09
Apr
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Iran War LIVE: Ceasefire pushed to brink after Israel kills Hezbollah chief’s aide, Hormuz remains shut

New Delhi: A ceasefire agreement to pause the war in Iran appeared to be on the verge of collapse after the Islamic Republic once again closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The White House called for the vital waterway to be reopened and attempted to keep peace negotiations on course. Both the US and Iran declared victory following the agreement, and global leaders voiced relief, even as drones and missiles continued to strike Iran and Gulf Arab states. Meanwhile, Israel intensified its offensive against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, targeting several commercial and…
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Jenna Ortega nearly quit acting
09
Apr
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Jenna Ortega nearly quit acting

Actor Jenna Ortega has recently revealed that she was on the verge of quitting acting just before she landed her breakthrough role in the hit Netflix series โ€œYouโ€. ย  After moving on from children's television, Ortega admitted that she began to doubt her future in the industry as a teenager. ย  "I didn't know what else I was gonna do," Ortega said in an interview, reflecting on a period of uncertainty after leaving early projects. ย  She felt forced to reintroduce herself to casting directors and prove her versatility, a challenge so daunting she nearly walked away from acting entirely.…
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Om Power Transmission IPO: Check latest GMP, price band and other details
09
Apr
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Om Power Transmission IPO: Check latest GMP, price band and other details

Mumbai: The initial public offering (IPO) of power transmission infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company Om Power Transmission Limited is now open for subscription. According to the information available, the three-day subscription window will end on April 13. The IPO comprises up to 85,75,000 equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each, comprising a fresh issue aggregating up to 75,75,000 equity shares and an offer for sale of up to 10,00,000 equity shares.ย  At the time of writing the report, the portion meant for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) got subscribed 0.65 times, and non-institutional investors attracted 0.05…
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