Salary hikes, fitment factors and DA merger have dominated discussions about the 8th Pay Commission. But beneath all these demands lies one question that could decide the pay structure for…
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Why India’s energy scare may be ending sooner than expected
Just a few weeks ago, India was bracing for the worst. As the conflict in West Asia intensified and fears grew over a possible disruption in crude oil supplies through…
Gold prices fall, but buyers disappear as demand drops 70%
Gold’s sharp correction appears to be changing how Indians buy the precious metal. After from its record high earlier this year, demand in the domestic market has dropped by more…
Nayara Energy cuts petrol price by Rs 5, diesel by Rs 3 as global oil rates cool
Nayara Energy on Wednesday reduced petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre across its nationwide retail network, becoming the first fuel retailer…
Can you claim your EPF pension before 58? Here’s what every employee must know
A friend asked me this recently while we were discussing retirement plans over a cup of tea. He had spent more than 20 years in the private sector and wanted…
Insurance mis-selling: IRDAI wants every policy linked to person who sold it
Buying an insurance policy through your bank or an agent may soon come with an added layer of accountability. The Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has proposed that…
Price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder reduced by Rs 183. Check new rates
The central government has slashed the price of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 183 after a series of hikes due to the Iran war and the wider West Asia crisis.…
Trump earned over $1.4 billion from crypto ventures in 2025, filings show
US President Donald Trump reported more than USD 1.4 billion in income from his family’s cryptocurrency ventures last year, according to documents released Tuesday by the US Office of Government…
Centre hikes special duty on petrol, cuts levy on diesel, aviation fuel exports
The government on Tuesday revised the windfall gains tax on fuel exports for the fortnight beginning July 1, raising the levy on petrol while reducing duties on diesel and aviation…
RBI says banks’ bad loans hit multi-decade low of 1.8%, warns of AI cyberattacks
The Reserve Bank on Tuesday said Indian financial system remains resilient, underpinned by strong bank and non-bank balance sheets, as gross non-performing assets of banks have touched a multi-decadal low…