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Govt to expand pension coverage via ‘Pension Sakhis’ in rural India

IANS | September 15, 2026 9:17 AM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) In a bid to expand pension coverage and strengthen social security among rural households through a dedicated cadre of ‘Pension Sakhis’, the Department of Rural Development (DoRD) and the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), an official statement said on Tuesday.

UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 to remain free of bank charges: Govt

IANS | September 14, 2026 11:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The government on Monday announced that banks cannot impose any charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions of up to Rs 2,000.

India, Canada kick off 4th round of trade talks

IANS | September 14, 2026 9:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India and Canada on Monday began their fourth round of talks here for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as the two countries aim to seal the deal by the end of this year, a senior official said.

Brent Crude surges to $110 as Saudi pipeline shutdown deepens supply concerns

IANS | September 14, 2026 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Brent crude prices surged to around $110 a barrel on Monday, rising nearly 5 per cent after reports that Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline could remain out of service for several weeks, intensifying concerns over global oil supplies amid the Iran war.

Higher food prices drive CPI higher, inflation outlook faces weather, energy risks: Economists

IANS | September 14, 2026 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Retail inflation rose to 4.82 per cent in August from 4.5 per cent in July, driven primarily by higher food prices, while core inflation also edged up, CareEdge Ratings Chief Economist Rajani Sinha said on Monday, warning that the inflation outlook remains vulnerable to weather-related and external risks.

NHAI to upgrade 1033 National Highway helpline with AI, real-time location tracking

IANS | September 14, 2026 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Monday said it is planning to upgrade its existing 1033 National Highway Helpline with advanced technology to provide faster and better assistance to travellers.

Govt should cut GST on mobile phones to 5 pc to promote smartphone adoption: Industry chamber

IANS | September 14, 2026 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) on Monday urged the government to reduce Goods and Services Tax on mobile phones from 18 per cent to 5 per cent and place the proposal before the next meeting of the GST Council.

Pakistan’s economic drift: How incentives, protection and weak institutions widened gap with South Korea

IANS | September 14, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Pakistan’s economic journey since 1960 highlights how differences in productivity, investment and institutions can transform relatively similar starting positions into vastly different economic outcomes, a report has said.

India’s retail inflation edges up to 4.82 pc in August

IANS | September 14, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India’s retail inflation, based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, edged up to 4.82 per cent in August this year compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.

Arrest warrants sought for 8 petrochemical executives over alleged price fixing

IANS | September 14, 2026 4:12 PM

Seoul, Sep 14 (IANS) Prosecutors here on Monday requested arrest warrants for eight current and former executives of domestic petrochemical companies suspected of engaging in price fixing involving several trillion won.

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Govt to expand pension coverage via ‘Pension Sakhis’ in rural India

UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 to remain free of bank charges: Govt

India, Canada kick off 4th round of trade talks

Brent Crude surges to $110 as Saudi pipeline shutdown deepens supply concerns

Higher food prices drive CPI higher, inflation outlook faces weather, energy risks: Economists

NHAI to upgrade 1033 National Highway helpline with AI, real-time location tracking

Govt should cut GST on mobile phones to 5 pc to promote smartphone adoption: Industry chamber

Pakistan’s economic drift: How incentives, protection and weak institutions widened gap with South Korea

India’s retail inflation edges up to 4.82 pc in August

Arrest warrants sought for 8 petrochemical executives over alleged price fixing

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