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04 Nov

CM Nayab Singh Saini Announces Six-Month Relief on Power Bills for Flood-Affected Farmers

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsBusinesselectricity bill deferment, farmer relief, Haryana Government, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, November 4: In a major relief for farmers hit by heavy rains and floods during the 2025 monsoon, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a six-month deferment of electricity bill payments for agricultural consumers across the state.Under this special relief measure, payment of electricity bills for agricultural tube well consumers from July to December 2025 has been postponed by six months. The move aims to help farmers recover from the financial strain caused by crop losses and damages due to excessive rainfall and flooding.According to an Energy Department spokesperson, bills issued in July 2025 will now be…

01 Nov

Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Reduced in Metros; Businesses to Benefit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingCommercial LPG Cylinder

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Small and medium enterprises in major metropolitan cities will see a slight reduction in operational costs as the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders has been lowered, effective Saturday, November 1. The move comes from state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) and provides relief to businesses heavily dependent on LPG. Under the new pricing structure, commercial cylinder rates in key metros are as follows: Delhi: Rs 1,590.50 (down Rs 5) Kolkata: Rs 1,694.00 (down Rs 6.50) Mumbai: Rs 1,542.00 (down Rs 5) Chennai: Rs 1,750.00 (down Rs 4.50) Among the cities, Kolkata witnessed the steepest decline. The…

31 Oct

Big Financial Reset from November 1: New GST Slabs, Aadhaar Fees, and SBI Credit Card Charges to Impact Your Wallet

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAadhaar update charges, GST reform, November 1 rule changes, SBI Credit Card fees

New Delhi, October 31, 2025: As the new month begins, several crucial financial and regulatory changes will take effect from November 1, 2025, directly affecting consumers, taxpayers, and central government employees. The changes range from new SBI Credit Card charges and revised Aadhaar fees to a simplified GST structure, easier bank nomination rules, and an extended pension scheme deadline.From November 1, SBI Credit Card users will face a 1% additional charge on wallet loads above ₹1,000 through apps like Paytm and PhonePe, as well as on education-related payments made via platforms such as CRED and MobiKwik. The move aims to…

31 Oct

Punjab revises school timings from November 1 amid winter season

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, PunjabPunjab, School, Timings

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab Education Department has announced a change in school timings across the state starting November 1. All government and private schools will now operate from 9 am to 3 pm, in view of the approaching winter season. According to the official notification, the revised schedule will remain in effect until February 28, 2026, after which the department will review and adjust the timings again. The directive applies to all schools across Punjab, and authorities have been instructed to ensure strict compliance with the new timings.

30 Oct

Indian Markets Open Weak as FII Selling Persists; Sensex, Nifty Slip in Early Session

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaNifty, Sensex

Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Indian equity indices started Thursday’s trading on a negative note, extending losses amid sustained selling by foreign investors and lacklustre global signals. At the opening bell, the BSE Sensex was down 297.96 points, settling around 84,699.17, while the NSE Nifty dropped 90.05 points to 25,963.85. The decline was led by weakness in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and metals. Among the top laggards on the Sensex were Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Power Grid, ITC, Tata Steel, and Asian Paints. In contrast, Larsen & Toubro, Adani Ports, Maruti Suzuki, and Eternal managed to trade in the green,…

27 Oct

Jaishankar and Rubio Meet in Kuala Lumpur Amid Efforts to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness

Kuala Lumpur (Rajeev Sharma): Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in crucial talks on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing issues arising from recent trade tensions between the two countries. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, where world leaders are gathering to discuss regional and global matters. Jaishankar shared his thoughts on the meeting via a social media post, expressing satisfaction with the talks. “It was a pleasure to meet with Foreign Minister Rubio this morning…

25 Oct

Gold and Silver Prices Crash After Nine-Week Rally as Dollar Strengthens, Festive Demand Fades

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessfestive demand, gold price crash, MCX futures, silver correction

Mumbai, October 25, 2025: Gold and silver prices plunged this week, ending a nine-week winning streak as investors booked profits amid a stronger U.S. dollar, easing geopolitical tensions, and weak global trends. The correction followed record highs earlier this month that had drawn heavy speculative buying during the festive season.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery fell by ₹3,557, or 2.80%, closing at ₹1,23,451 per 10 grams on Friday. Silver futures also dropped sharply, with the December contract crashing by ₹9,134, or 5.83%, to ₹1,47,470 per kg.After touching lifetime highs of ₹1,32,294 per 10 grams for…

18 Oct

Dhanteras Sales Touch ₹1 Lakh Crore as Indians Splurge on Gold, Silver Despite Record Prices

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessCAIT, Dhanteras 2025, Diwali spending, Gold Prices, Indian economy, silver sales

New Delhi, October 18, 2025: Indian consumers spent an estimated ₹1 lakh crore during this year’s Dhanteras festival, marking one of the highest festive spending sprees in recent years. According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the surge was driven largely by strong demand for gold and silver, even as prices hit historic highs.CAIT reported that bullion sales alone contributed ₹60,000 crore to the total, showing a 25% increase compared to last year. Gold prices soared nearly 60% year-on-year to cross ₹1,30,000 per 10 grams, yet jewellery markets across India witnessed an unprecedented rush.“The past two days have…

14 Oct

ASI posted at Ludhiana DIG office dies by suicide, shoots himself in head with service revolver

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessASI, DIG Office, Ludhiana, suicide

National Times Bureau :- A jawan posted at DIG Range office in Ludhiana died by suicide after shooting himself in the head while he was on duty on Tuesday. He reportedly used his service revolver to shoot himself. The deceased has been identified as ASI (Assistant Sub-Inspector) Teerth Singh,50. He was a resident of Mullanpur Dakha (Ludhiana) and had been serving in the office for the past four to five years. Upon receiving information, the police reached the spot, collected evidence, and sent the body for post-mortem. The police are currently investigating the reasons behind the suicide. The deceased is…

13 Oct

India and Canada Establish New Framework for Enhanced Bilateral Relations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessAnita Anand, India-Canada relations, PM Modi, S Jaishankar

New Delhi/Canada (Rajeev Sharma/ Gurpreet): India and Canada have finalized a comprehensive framework aimed at revitalizing their bilateral ties, following high-level discussions between Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi. The agreement is being hailed as a significant step toward enhancing cooperation across trade, energy, agriculture, technology, and strategic sectors. Key Areas of Cooperation:Trade and Investment: The two nations will initiate ministerial-level discussions to boost bilateral trade and investment. Plans include the revival of the India-Canada CEOs Forum in early 2026, fostering closer business ties. Both countries are also committed to resuming…