Pension regulator sets up panel to frame rules for guaranteed payouts under NPS

The committee’s terms of reference include deliberating on innovation and settlement models to ensure legally enforceable, market-based guarantees. It will also work on defining key parameters such as lock-in periods, withdrawal limits, pricing mechanisms and fee structures for service providers.

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ITC veteran Sachin Sahay frontrunner in CEO race at Birla Opus

Sachin Sahay, ITC Ltd's sales operations head, is likely to become CEO of Birla Opus, succeeding Rakshit Hargave. Sahay has 23 years of experience at ITC and will face challenges in a competitive paints market. Hargave has joined Britannia as CEO after his departure.

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An isolated Iran finds China’s friendship has limits

Beijing denounced Trump’s 25% tariff on countries that do business with Tehran, but seems reluctant to offer more support.

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Angel One closes in on Zerodha in race for active clients

Competition in the broking space is intensifying even as market regulator Sebi's crackdown on weekly options trading has resulted in reduced trading by smaller retail players

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Is X down in India? Thousands of users report issues with app and website

X reportedly suffered a widespread outage on Tuesday evening, with users in India and the US reporting issues accessing the app and website. Downdetector showed thousands of complaints, with major cities in both countries among the worst affected.

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Budget 2026 | Major Push For Labour-Intensive Sectors, MSMEs & Job Creation

The Union Budget 2026 is set to deliver a major push for labour-intensive industries and job creation across India. With new schemes for MSMEs and expanded support for sectors like textiles, leather, footwear, gems & jewellery, and handicrafts, the government aims to strengthen employment opportunities and build a strong base of mid-sized enterprises. Policymakers believe this focus is crucial for India to fully harness its demographic dividend and avoid the middle-income trap. The upcoming budget continues last year’s trend of sharply higher allocations for labour-facing sectors and aligns with the rollout of India’s four new labour codes, designed to enhance worker protection, social security, and minimum wage implementation. Experts say that boosting MSMEs through better infrastructure, credit access, and sector-specific support will be key to broad-based economic growth. As the Centre shifts toward supply-side reforms, Union Budget 2026 is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping India’s employment landscape over the next decade. Watch the full video to understand what the government is planning and why it matters for jobs, industries, and India’s growth trajectory.

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The Fed isn’t out of the woods yet. A bigger test is coming.

The Department of Justice’s investigation into Jerome Powell may not even be the biggest threat facing the Federal Reserve, Mike Harris writes in a guest commentary.

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Why Tamil Nadu Youth Congress is eyeing ban on Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi?

The Tamil Nadu Youth Congress demands a ban on the film Parasakthi, alleging it distorts historical events to malign the Congress.

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Feeling tired? Blame it on non-stop notifications

The cumulative stress of unread messages, social media prompts and urgent emails is leaving many emotionally burnt out. Tackling it requires small, sustainable changes

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