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18 Sep

Punjab Government Announces 8% DA Hike for Employees, Pensioners

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced an 8 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners following a meeting with representatives of employee and pensioner organisations. Mann said the increased DA would be reflected in the salary payable in October. The announcement was made after what the Chief Minister described as a positive meeting with representatives of employees and pensioners. The meeting also covered several long-pending demands, including implementation of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), salaries during the probation period and issues concerning ASHA workers and Mid-Day Meal workers. According to…

18 Sep

Punjab CM Announces Rs 2 Crore Assistance for Family of ASI Harjit Singh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday paid tribute to Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Harjit Singh, who lost his life while performing his duty in Amritsar district. In a post on social media, Mann described the police officer’s sacrifice as an act of exceptional courage and dedication. He said Harjit Singh’s commitment to his duty would be remembered and continue to inspire others. The Chief Minister said the Punjab Government would stand by the bereaved family during the difficult period. As part of the government’s support, the family will receive an ex-gratia payment of Rs 1 crore. Mann…

18 Sep

Supreme Court Approves SEBI-NSE Settlement in Co-location, Dark-Fibre Matters

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court has approved the settlement reached between the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in connection with regulatory proceedings arising from the co-location and dark-fibre matters. As part of the settlement under SEBI’s consent mechanism, the NSE has paid ₹1,491.21 crore. The payment follows proceedings that had remained pending for several years. The settlement brings the regulatory proceedings concerning the two matters to a close. With the agreement receiving the Supreme Court’s approval, the cases pending before the court in relation to the proceedings have also been…

18 Sep

Ravneet Bittu Alleges Attack on Cavalcade Near Batala, Blames AAP Workers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingRavneet Bittu

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Friday alleged that his cavalcade was attacked near Batala in Punjab while he was travelling to Pathankot to participate in the party’s anti-drug campaign. Bittu alleged that more than 100 people, whom he identified as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers, targeted his convoy when it slowed down on the way to Pathankot. He claimed that stones and eggs were thrown at the vehicles during the incident. According to the BJP leader, two escort vehicles suffered damage, with their window panes being broken. He also alleged that the…

18 Sep

Excellence and Global Recognition: Manipal University Jaipur Honours 376 Employees, Celebrates QS 5-Star Rating

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Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) celebrated its culture of excellence and institutional achievement with the Excellence Award Ceremony 2026, honouring its dedicated faculty members, researchers, non-teaching employees and support staff for their outstanding contributions to the University. The ceremony assumed special significance as it is celebrated on the 91st birthday of MUJ Founder Chancellor Dr. Ramdas M. Pai, Padma Bhushan Awardee. MUJ Excellence Awards 2026 - Dignitaries inaugurating the ceremony A total of 376 awards were presented across nine categories, recognising individuals for their academic contributions, research achievements, professional excellence, long-standing service and exceptional commitment to the University. Of…

18 Sep

S.L. Raheja Hospital, Mahim Launches Comprehensive Women & Child Care Department

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Healthcare needs evolve through every chapter of life — for a woman, from adolescence and reproductive health to pregnancy, motherhood and menopause; and for a child, from the earliest days of infancy through growth and development. Recognising the need for continuity of care across these milestones, S.L. Raheja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai – A Fortis Associate today launched its Department of Women & Child Care, bringing together specialised expertise and comprehensive care in both women's health and child healthcare under one roof. Members of the board of trustees and clinicians inaugurate comprehensive Mother & Child Care Dept. at S.L. Raheja…

18 Sep

EAAA, the Alternatives Arm of Edelweiss, Scales Private Equity Strategy to Approx. INR 2,500 Crore

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EAAA, the alternatives arm of Edelweiss, today announced that its private equity strategy has scaled to approx. INR 2,500 crore in fee-paying assets under management (FPAUM) across its Discovery Funds, marking a significant milestone. The Discovery Strategy, comprising Edelweiss Discovery Fund I and Discovery Fund II, focuses on investing in mid-stage businesses that have demonstrated product-market fit and are entering their next phase of institutional growth. Launched in 2022, Edelweiss Discovery Fund I built a portfolio of companies including Shadowfax, Kusumgar, RentoMojo, GIVA, Renee Cosmetics and ProcMart. The Fund is currently tracking at 1.8x TVPI (Total Value to Paid-in)…

18 Sep

Kapiva Partners with Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) to Commercialise Clinically Evaluated Ayurvedic Formulations

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Kapiva, one of India’s most trusted science-backed Ayurvedic brands, has entered into a strategic technology transfer and commercialisation alliance with the Central Council of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), an apex research body under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, to bring clinically evaluated Ayurvedic technologies and formulations to a wider consumer base. L-R: Dr. Narayanam Srikanth, Dy DG, CCRAS; Dr. Ajay Kumar Meena, Asst. Director, CCRAS; Prof. Vaidya Rabinarayn Acharya, DG, CCRAS; Ameve Sharma, Founder, Kapiva; Dr. R. Govindarajan, CIO, Kapiva Under the agreement, CCRAS will provide Kapiva with access to its proprietary Ayurvedic formulations, scientific…

18 Sep

Best-Selling Used Cars in India in 2026: Why These Six Keep Topping the List

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Six models alone account for nearly one in every five used cars sold through one of India's largest organised resale platforms. The Maruti Suzuki Swift, Wagon R 1.0, Honda City, Hyundai i10, Grand i10 and Swift Dzire together take 20.3% of sales, and the Swift alone accounts for 4.8%, the largest share of any single model. Best-Selling Used Cars In India (2026) India's used car market has kept growing faster than its new car counterpart for a few years running now. CRISIL Ratings expects volumes to grow 8% to 10% this fiscal to about 6 million units, more than…

18 Sep

Air India Express Suspends Eight Crew Members After Delayed Post-Flight Declaration

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAir India, Amritsar, Punjab

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Air India Express has suspended eight members of the crew of a Dubai-Amritsar flight for three months after they reportedly failed to complete a mandatory post-flight declaration within the prescribed time limit, sources said. The incident took place on August 2, 2026, following the arrival of an Air India Express flight from Dubai at Amritsar. Under the airline’s prescribed procedures, crew members are required to complete a post-flight declaration within two hours of landing. However, the eight-member crew reportedly submitted the declaration 35 minutes beyond the stipulated deadline. According to sources, the declaration was eventually completed two…