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Sunil Mittal’s Airtel Confirms Talks With Tata Group For DTH Merger: Report
Previous media reports suggested that Airtel would acquire a majority stake (52-55%) while Tata Sons and Walt Disney would hold a combined stake of 45-48 percent. Read the full story here
Universal Pension: Who Is Eligible For This Scheme? Will You Benefit? – Full Details Here
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is currently working on the proposed framework. Once finalized, discussions with stakeholders will be conducted to refine and implement the scheme effectively Read the full story here
Airtel-Tata Mega Merger On The Cards? Bharti Airtel Clarifies On DTH Merger Reports
The report also said the merger would help Airtel gain access to nearly 20 million homes via Tata Play's connections. It would lead to service providers clubbing broadband, telecom and DTH plans into a single subscription. Read the full story here
15-Year-Old Homegrown Whisky At ₹8.72 Lakh! Only 75 Bottles Exist; Amrut Unveils India’s Oldest Whisky – Here’s What We Know
The whisky first spent eight years absorbing rich, opulent flavors from a specially sourced European sherry cask before aging another seven years in an American ex-bourbon cask, adding depth and complexity. Read the full story here
Gautam Adani Reflects On Maha Kumbh, Recalls “Special Experience”
Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, recently reflected on his experience at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, describing it as a "special experience." Read the full story here
1 Lakh Cups in 24 Hours! How This Tea Brand Became A Kumbh Sensation And Now Plans An IPO!
Tarun Khanna likened Chai Point’s unique brewing recipe to global beverage giants like Coke and Pepsi, emphasizing that the company has its own proprietary formula. Read the full story here
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw REVEALS Timeline For First Made-in-India Semiconductor Chip
The ISM initiative offers attractive incentives to semiconductor manufacturers to set up their facilities and operational plants within the country. Read the full story here
UPI Lite: THIS New Feature To Come Into Effect Soon – Here’s The Timeline And What Changes For You
UPI Lite's key benefits include a clutter-free passbook, single-click two-factor authentication for transactions under Rs 500, and more. Read the full story here
Jio Choice Number: What Is It? Pick Your Own Lucky Mobile Number With THESE Steps
Customers can also opt for home delivery free of cost. There is no such restriction to use any particular number series. Read the full story here
HURRY UP! SIP Of Rs 11,000 Can Help You Reach Rs 10 Crores By Retirement – Here’s How To Invest
Based on this calculation, by the time you reach the age of the retirement, you can build a corpus of over Rs 10 crores, by systematically investing Rs 10,000 monthly for 40 years in a Mutual Fund. Read the full story here
Mukesh Ambani Praises PM Modi’s BOLD Vision For Assam: ‘Act East, Act Fast, Act First’
Mukesh Ambani praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that his visionary leadership is the greatest advantage for the people of Assam and India as a whole. Read the full story here
Adani Green Energy Wins 1,250 MW Energy Storage Capacity From Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation
India's clean energy goal necessitates the development of large utility-scale storage projects to integrate renewables into the grid and provide round-the-clock renewable energy. Read the full story here
7th Pay Commission: DA Hike – BIG Salary Boost For Central Govt Employees Before Holi?
According to employee unions, the government may announce a 3-4% increase in DA/DR for central employees and pensioners. Currently, central government employees get Rs 18,000 as minimum basic pay. Meanwhile, central government pensioners get Rs 9,000 as minimum basic pension. Read the full story here
‘Don’t Create…’: Gurugram Startup Nightmare – Employee Fired After Just 20 Days For Tea And Smoke Breaks
Things took a hilarious turn when the employer apparently took issue with the employee and two other colleagues taking tea breaks together. Read the full story here
Gold Price Surge On February 26, Silver Down – Check Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru & Others
In Mumbai, the price of ten grams of 24-carat gold is equivalent to the prices in Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad at Rs 88,100. The rate of ten grams of 24-carat gold today in Delhi is Rs 88,250. Read the full story here
Bank Holiday Alert: Mahashivratri 2025 – Are Banks Open On February 26?
Digital banking services, including net banking, will remain available throughout the year, even on holidays when bank branches are closed. Read the full story here
