The 8th Pay Commission has officially come into effect from January 1, 2026, raising expectations among lakhs of central government employees and pensioners across the country. However, despite the formal commencement, there will be no immediate increase in salaries or pensions, as the commission’s recommendations are yet to be finalised…
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PMO Pushes Coal India to List All Subsidiaries by 2030
In a significant move aimed at strengthening governance and unlocking value in public sector enterprises, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has directed the Ministry of Coal to ensure that all subsidiaries of Coal India Limited (CIL) are listed on stock exchanges by 2030. The directive underscores the government’s broader push…
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School Assembly News Headlines: Dec 26, 2025 Highlights
New Delhi: Today’s news headlines for school assembly on December 26, 2025, present a comprehensive overview of major developments across India and the world. From national security updates and international events to sports action, economic trends, and education-related announcements, these carefully curated headlines are designed to help students stay informed…
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BP Offloads Castrol Stake in $8 Billion Strategic Shift
New Delhi: Global energy major BP has agreed to sell a majority stake in its Castrol lubricants business to investment firm Stonepeak, valuing the iconic brand at approximately $8 billion. The transaction marks BP’s largest single divestiture in recent years and reflects the company’s ongoing strategy to streamline its portfolio…
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Swiggy Instamart Opens Offline Experience Store in Gurugram
Swiggy’s quick commerce arm, Instamart, has opened its first offline experiential store in Gurugram, marking a notable shift in how rapid delivery platforms are experimenting with consumer engagement. The mini store allows customers to physically explore select products available on the Instamart app, reflecting the evolving preferences of urban shoppers….
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Gold Shines, Jewellery Stocks Sink: Why It Happened
Jewellery stocks on Dalal Street have sharply underperformed gold prices over the past year, raising concerns among investors. While gold prices have surged over 70% year-on-year, most listed jewellery companies have seen steep declines, with several stocks crashing between 30% and 45%. The divergence highlights a crucial market reality: soaring…
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CCI Orders Maharashtra Liquor Bodies to Stop Unfair Practices
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has issued a major order directing three prominent liquor trade associations in Maharashtra to immediately cease all anti-competitive practices. The directive, released on 11 December 2025, follows evidence that these bodies unfairly influenced pricing, margins, product launch conditions and various commercial terms in the…
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Indian Markets Rally After Fed Rate Cut Despite Rupee Weakness
Mumbai Indian equity benchmarks snapped a three-session losing streak on Thursday as the US Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point interest rate cut bolstered global liquidity and market sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex climbed 0.51% to 84,818.13 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 0.55% to 25,898.55, led by broad gains across sectors….
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Gold price dips as dollar tops 100; MCX gold near ₹1,22,800
Gold prices on the Milti Commodity Exchange (MCX) slipped in early trade on Thursday after a stronger US dollar and the Federal Reserve’s October meeting minutes cooled expectations for a December rate cut. MCX December gold futures were trading around ₹1,22,768 per 10 grams in morning trade, while silver futures…
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Leaders Pay Tribute to Birsa Munda on Gaurav Diwas
India’s top constitutional leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, paid floral tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas at the Parliament premises on Friday. The solemn ceremony, held at Prerna Sthal, marked the birth anniversary…