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PF withdrawal done, pension forgotten? Why your EPS service record still needs to be transferred and how to do it

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Many employees withdraw their provident fund balance after switching jobs and assume there is nothing else left to transfer, leaving the old account behind. However, their Employe... Read More


Why did AAP suspend one of their own in Punjab? All you need to know about MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana's row

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana on Saturday slammed the party leadership and Punjab government, alleging that they had failed to resolve the shortage of teach... Read More


French student protests escalate: Up to 500 schools to remain closed on Monday, 5 October

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Up to 500 high schools across France will be partly or completely closed on Monday, 5 October, as a nationwide student protest movement over deteriorating school conditions contin... Read More


Adani Airport to go ahead with Mumbai redevelopment; airlines reject proposal

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Adani Airport said it will go ahead with the planned redevelopment of Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 from January 2027, saying majority of the airport's passenger traffic will remain... Read More


Bank holidays next week: SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank branches to remain closed on these days from Oct 5-11

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Bank customers should check the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar before planning a branch visit next week. From October 5 to October 11, 2026, bank branches will remai... Read More


IndiaTech seeks rethink of turnover-linked gig worker social security levy

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- IndiaTech, which represents new-age startups including Ola, Swiggy, Zomato and Porter, has urged the Union labour ministry to review how gig-worker social security contributions a... Read More


The week ahead in numbers: RBI policy, TCS Q2 results, Nobel prizes

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Every week, Mint's Plain Facts section highlights key data releases and announcements to watch in the week ahead. Over the next few days, the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) rate de... Read More


Naomi Osaka beats Sara Bejlek 7-6, 6-4 to reach China Open 2026 last 16

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Naomi Osaka is into the last 16 of the China Open after a tight straight-sets win over Sara Bejlek in Beijing. The 12th seed beat the 20th seed 7-6(4), 6-4 on Sunday, 4 October 20... Read More


Fleur to deploy $1 bn as Lemon Tree splits ownership, management businesses

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Fleur Hotels Ltd, the hotel ownership and development arm of Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd, plans to deploy about $1 billion over the next four to five years to acquire land, develop hote... Read More


FD rates for senior citizens in October 2026: Interest reaches 8.50% in these banks

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Senior citizens can find fixed deposit rates as high as 8.50% in October 2026. These annual interest rates were taken from Paisa Bazaar, which updated them on 1 October 2026. Thes... Read More