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Upcoming smartphone launches expected in January 2026: OnePlus Turbo, Realme 16 Pro and more
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (608+ words) January 2026 brings a set of new smartphone launches, including the OnePlus Turbo 6, Realme 16 Pro series, and more, offering powerful performance, big batteries and premium features across price segments. Here is what to expect January 2026 is shaping up to be a…...
PFRDA approves reforms: Allows banks to set up pension funds, revises fees for NPS growth
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (142+ words) New Delhi: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority's (PFRDA) board has approved a framework to permit Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) to independently set up Pension Funds to manage NPS, with the objective of strengthening the pension ecosystem, it was…...
UPI closes 2025 on a high with December record of 21.63 billion transactions
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (432+ words) The average daily transaction amount for December was Rs 90,217 crore, which was higher than Rs 87,721 crore in November, according to the NPCI data. The average daily transaction in December was 698 million, which was more than the 682 million that were counted…...
Gudi Padwa 2026: Date, Muhurat, Significance, Rituals And Hindu New Year Wishes
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (407+ words) Gudi Padwa 2026 will be celebrated on March 19, marking the Hindu New Year. Know the date, muhurat, significance, rituals and regional names like Ugadi and Navreh. Gudi Padwa 2026:The Hindu lunar calendar resets each spring, bringing a day tied to new…...
Pongal 2026: Date, Muhurat, Rituals, Significance And Wishes
8+ hour, 33+ min ago (431+ words) Pongal 2026 will be celebrated on January 14, with festivities starting on Jan 13 (Bhogi) and continuing through Mattu Pongal on Jan 15, marking harvest and gratitude to Lord Surya In Tamil Nadu, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Pongal. This four-day harvest festival begins…...
Commercial LPG Prices Rise On New Year’s Day: 19-kg Cylinders Cost Rs 111 More Across Major Cities
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (299+ words) With the latest revision, businesses will now pay Rs 1,691.50 for a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi, compared with Rs 1,580.50 earlier. Commercial LPG prices have kicked off the New Year on a higher note, with oil marketing companies raising the…...
PPF, Post Office FD, SSY: Govt Keeps Interest Rates On Small Savings Schemes Unchanged For Q4 FY26
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (347+ words) PPF, NSC, SSY, KVP, Post Office Deposits: Check latest interest rates on small savings schemes for the period between January 1 to March 31 this year. PPF, Post Office FD, SSY, NSC Interest Rates:The government on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, announced that the…...
Ration card e-KYC deadline: Complete before it’s too late or lose free ration from 2026; know easy steps
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (346+ words) Ration Card e-KYC Deadline: In India, a ration card isn't an ordinary document, but it's one of the necessary documents that a common citizen must have. It's because, without a ration card, a citizen can't avail the benefits of various…...
Nothing Can Stop Taiwan From Being Reunited With China: Xi Jinping
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (243+ words) Chinese President Xi Jinping's remarks came after China conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan. Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged that China and Taiwan would be reunified. On Monday and Tuesday, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) launched live-fire drills around Taiwan,…...
Union Bank’s amazing FD offer: Get a fixed interest of ₹22,239 on an investment of ₹1,00,000. See the bank’s interest calculation.
9+ hour, 52+ min ago (485+ words) The Reserve Bank of India has made a significant 1.25 percent cut in the repo rate this year, bringing it down to 5.25 percent. Clearly, when the repo rate decreases, it directly impacts the interest rates on bank loans and fixed deposits…...