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Aug

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Are bank employees eligible for the 8th Pay Commission? Check details

Earlier in January, the government gave its nod for setting up the 8th Pay Commission aimed at revising the salaries of almost 50 lakh central government employees. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his approval for the formation of the 8th Pay Commission in January this year, with its implementation scheduled from January 1, 2026. However, the process may take longer than expected. So far, neither a chairman has been appointed nor members selected for the commission. Given this delay, experts believe that the actual rollout of the 8th Pay Commission might be pushed to 2028. A key question…

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23

Aug

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Indian Railways to run over 300 ‘Ganpati Special’ train trips

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Konkan Railway will operate special roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) train services between Kolad (Maharashtra) and Verna (Goa) to facilitate travel during the Ganpati festival. The service will run from August 23 to September 11, catering exclusively to private cars. Mumbai: Indian Railways has announced a record 380 Ganpati Special train trips for 2025 to cater to the massive surge in travel during the festive season. This marks the highest number of Ganpati festival services ever operated. The initiative aims to provide devotees and passengers a smooth and comfortable journey as they travel to their hometowns and pilgrimage destinations. Year-on-year…

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22

Aug

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Kolkata Airport Metro Station: Check complete fare list, key routes, stations and other details

From Kolkata Airport Metro Station, passengers can go to Noapara Metro Station and change trains (Kabi Subhash Metro Station-Dakshineswar Metro Station Corridor (Blue Line)) and from there, they can reach any metro station in North and South Kolkata. Kolkata: Jai Hind Metro Station or Kolkata Airport Metro Station is the junction of two corridors.  Kolkata Airport is the connecting station for the Kabi Subhash Metro Station-Kolkata Airport Corridor (Orange Line) and the Noapara-Barasat Corridor (Yellow Line). From Kolkata Airport Metro Station, passengers can go to Noapara Metro Station and change trains (Kabi Subhash Metro Station-Dakshineswar Metro Station Corridor (Blue Line))…

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22

Aug

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Amrit Bharat Express Gaya-Delhi: PM Modi flags off train – Check timetable, ticket price, full list of stops here

Amrit Bharat Express Gaya to Delhi Ticket Price: According to the East Central Railway, train number 13697 Gaya-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express will depart from Gaya at 16:30 hours and reach Delhi at 12:00 hours. Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the new Amrit Bharat train from Gaya in Bihar to New Delhi. The East Central Railway has released other information including the timing and stoppage of this train. Along with this, PM Modi also flagged off the Buddhist Circuit Train between Vaishali and Koderma. The train is expected to promote tourism and give a boost to spiritual…

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22

Aug

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New connectivity projects are making Dwarka Expressway investment-ready – Here’s what experts say

Spanning 29 kilometres from Dwarka in Delhi to Kherki Daula in Gurugram, the Dwarka Expressway has witnessed a rapid transition. Upcoming metro extensions and peripheral road links will only amplify this trend. New Delhi: If real estate development in NCR is a story of infrastructure-led transformation, the Dwarka Expressway is its centre point. With the Yashobhoomi-Mahipalpur link road, a fully elevated stretch running over the Dwarka Expressway tunnel, nearing completion, it will further add vigour to the real estate in the region. Once operational, it is expected to carry over 1.5 lakh vehicles daily, significantly decongesting the saturated Delhi-Gurugram Expressway…

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22

Aug

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Game-changer sleeper Vande Bharat to slash Bhopal–Lucknow travel time significantly – Details

The Vande Bharat train running between Lucknow and Bhopal will be equipped with modern facilities and will ensure smooth travel and give a seamless experience to passengers. New Delhi: In a major connectivity boost, a new state-of-the-art train, Vande Bharat Express, is slated to run between Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal and Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow. The notable aspect of this train is that it will come with sleeper compartments, along with the chair cars. Currently, most of the Vande Bharat trains are equipped with only sitting arrangements.  20 Coaches In Vande Bharat Sleeper Train The train proposed to run between Bhopal and…

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22

Aug

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Delhi Traffic Alert: Road closures on Siraspur Road and Shahbad Bawana Road due to ongoing repairs

In its advisory, the Delhi Traffic Police has said, “Traffic will be affected on Siraspur Road from 19.08.2025 to 23.08.2025 due to emergency maintenance of L-XING No. 10 SPL, Huk-Bhd.” New Delhi: In an advisory, the Delhi Traffic Police has announced the closure of one lane at the Samaypur Badli underpass on Main Shahbad Bawana Road. The closure has come in the wake of repair and maintenance work being carried out by the Public Works Department (PWD) until September 2. The development is likely to affect the traffic.  According to official information, one lane will be closed while the other…

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22

Aug

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Will IRDAI cap health insurance premium hikes? Here’s what we know

IRDAI may soon present a consultation paper on this. In this, a limit can be set on the increase in the premium of a health insurance policy. New Delhi: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is reportedly planning to set a limit on the annual increase in health insurance premiums. Reports suggest that the capping will apply to both product and portfolio levels. The move is expected to benefit policyholders, as currently, insurance companies increase premiums every year at their own discretion.  It has been observed that some insurance companies initially keep the premiums for health policies low…

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22

Aug

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Dividend Stock: BSE SmallCap traded ex-date today, check dividend amount and other details

The stock was in focus today as it traded ex-date for the final dividend for the financial year 2024-25 announced by the company. Mumbai: Shares of frozen meat exporter HMA Agro Industries ended lower on Friday, August 22, 2025, after a positive start. The stock was in focus today as it traded ex-date for the final dividend for the financial year 2024-25 announced by the company.  The counter started the trading session in the green at Rs 31.81, up from its previous close of Rs 31.56 on the BSE. It gained further to touch the intraday high of Rs 31.97,…

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22

Aug

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Dividend Stock: This BSE-listed smallcap stock surges 9% on ex-date – Check details

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Surat, the company has a distribution of leading brands like Apple, Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, Jio, Realme, Redmi, and Nokia. Mumbai: Shares of BSE-listed smallcap company Bhatia Communications & Retail India Ltd are in action even as the equity benchmark indices extended losses in afternoon trade on Friday amid broad-based selling across sectors. At around 2:40 pm, the Sensex fell 631.23 points, or 0.77 per cent, to 81,369.48, while the Nifty declined 196.70 points, or 0.78 per cent, to 24,887.05. The shares of the company started the trading session at Rs 28.25 against the previous…

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