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8th Pay Commission: Why NC-JCM's retirement benefit demands matter as consultations enter crucial phase

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- The 8th Pay Commission has now entered the second half of its 18-month tenure, with more than nine months of consultations and stakeholder discussions already completed. As the ex... Read More


8th Pay Commission Jaipur meetings on 31 August-1 September: Who can apply, what to know

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The 8th Pay Commission, led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, was constituted on 3 November, 2025. Currently, the Commission is continuing its stakeholder meetings, with a fresh s... Read More


Gold, silver prices today, 5 August: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The price of the yellow metal in India's retail market rose on 5 August amid continued uncertainty and tensions between the United States and Iran, following the US military's cla... Read More


Where does LIC invest your premium? Minister tells Lok Sabha how it picks stocks, why it won't name companies

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) policyholders and associated stakeholders often seek details on how their premiums are invested and managed, especially regarding equ... Read More


EPFO e-Office app unavailable today during scheduled upgrade; check details

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), in a statement on 3 August, announced that, to implement a scheduled system upgrade, its e-Office application will be temporarily... Read More


Does paying off a loan early improve your credit score? Here's what experts say

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Paying off a loan before its tenure ends often feels like the right financial decision. It reduces the overall interest burden, frees up monthly cash flow and helps borrowers beco... Read More


ITR filing for F&O traders: Turnover isn't trade value. Experts explain how to calculate it

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The 31 July deadline for filing income tax returns (ITRs) has passed for most individual taxpayers. While those who missed the deadline can still file a belated return, F&O (futur... Read More


Gold, silver prices today, 4 August: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- The price of the yellow metal in India's retail market rose on Tuesday, 4 August, amid renewed hopes of a peace resolution between the US and Iran, to bring an end to the ongoing ... Read More


HDFC Bank launches 'Max for Seniors' and 'Max for Her' savings accounts; key features

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- The HDFC Bank has recently launched two new savings accounts. These two accounts come with unique variants for senior citizens and women, 'Max for Seniors' and 'Max for Her', unde... Read More


8th Pay Commission consultations gather pace: Tracking 8 key pensioner demands of RSCWS on pay, retirement security

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- The 8th Pay Commission has completed nine months. In the past few months, the Commission has held consultations with stakeholders in Delhi, Odisha and West Bengal. Justice Ranjana... Read More