Economy
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UPS differs from OPS in pension calculation, minimum pension amount, lumpsum payment, employee contribution
The central government has announced a new pension scheme for government employees called the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The UPS will provide an assured pension which will benefit 23 lakh central government employees. The state government has the option to opt for UPS…
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U-Turn: Sensex, Nifty erase gains after hitting record highs
Benchmark indices retracted from all-time high levels, with Sensex falling over 600 points from the day’s high of 79,855 to 79,236, while Nifty50 dropped to 24,100 after scaling 24,200 levels in the opening session. From…
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3 Days After Big Order on Deposits with SBI And PNB, Karnataka Hits Pause
The Karnataka government has paused its order suspending all transactions with the Central government-run State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB) just three days after it was issued, stating that the banks…
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Budget 2024 Highlights
Budget Day is an eagerly anticipated event in India, with both businesses and the general public waiting with bated breath to understand the schemes and initiatives that could potentially benefit them. This year, due to…
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Investment Strategies for a Post-COVID World
Introduction Context and Background Overview of the economic impact of COVID-19. Changes in consumer behaviour, business operations, and global markets. The shift towards digital transformation and its implications on investments. Purpose of the Blog To…
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Navigating the World of Online Banking
Introduction Online banking has revolutionized the way we manage our finances. Gone are the days when we had to visit a bank branch for every transaction. With a few clicks, we can now transfer money,…
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Queen Elizabeth had broken a big royal rule to change Prince Louis’ title
The late Queen Elizabeth II had stepped in and overturned one of King George V’s historic rules for her grandson Prince Louis, changing Prince Louis’ title. In fact, this decision led to changing all her grandchildren’s titles…
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A Liquid Tree? Scientists in Serbia Make Incredible Innovation
Planting trees in forests is a commonly used strategy for companies and governments to lower CO2 in the air. But what can we do in dense cities where there’s barely any space for a bush?…
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‘Taller than Eiffel tower’: All you need to know about world’s highest railway bridge in J&K
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated multiple projects in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, including the Chenab bridge, the world’s highest single-arch railway bridge yet. Taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the inauguration…
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The Rise of Smart Cities: A Glimpse into the Urban Future
Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, the concept of smart cities has emerged as a transformative solution to the complex challenges faced by urban areas. Smart cities leverage advanced technologies, data…
