Pension fund regulator PFRDA has launched the second proof of concept (POC) of ‘NPS Swasthya’, an initiative aimed at integrating retirement planning with healthcare funding, PTI reported.The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) said the National Pension System (NPS) Swasthya is a multi-partner framework designed to provide financial and health security.Under the initiative, Medi…
NEW DELHI: Capital infusion by Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) will strengthen Shriram Finance’s balance sheet as well as provide long-term growth capital. MUFG has said it will invest Rs 39,618 crore in Shriram Finance through a preferential allotment of equity shares, acquiring a 20% stake in the non-bank lender. MUFG will make the…
Marnus Labuschagne of Australia celebrates with team mates(Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images) Marnus Labuschagne’s resurgence in domestic cricket has put him on the brink of an Ashes recall, and a key influence behind his revival is none other than former Indian opener Virender Sehwag. The Australian star smashed a 197-ball 159 against South Australia in…
Mumbai: Larsen & Toubro will transfer its real estate business to L&T Realty Properties, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, for Rs 6,297 crore as part of a restructuring effort. The decision was made at the Monday board meeting held in Muscat, Oman. The real estate business generated revenue of Rs 641 crore during…
INDORE: With their dominance in Tests on home soil now a thing of the past, India will hope for the ageless duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to fire in unison and complement the highly consistent KL Rahul as they strive to protect their proud ODI record at home against the resolute Kiwis in…
NEW DELHI: Every year, nearly 6 lakh babies in India are born with congenital anomalies. Yet, the country has no national registry to track them.With congenital conditions now accounting for a growing share of child deaths as infectious mortality declines, experts say the gap in surveillance and coordinated care is becoming urgent. India contributes 16%…
The new codes aim to increase women’s employment opportunities, ensure worker safety, extend social security benefits to gig workers. (AI image) New labour codes 2025: The government has introduced what experts are calling a significant reform in labour laws by implementing four comprehensive labour codes from November 21, 2025. The new labour codes impact both…
Sachin Tendulkar lauds J&K’s Ranji Trophy win (Photos by PTI) NEW DELHI: The cricket fraternity came together to celebrate Jammu & Kashmir’s historic maiden Ranji Trophy triumph, as tributes poured in from legends and administrators alike.Sachin Tendulkar hailed the moment as a beautiful transformation for the region. “The Kashmir willows have been a part of…
Bollywood’s favourite international artist, Akon, is back in India! The global singer-rapper landed in Delhi on Saturday afternoon (November 9) ahead of his much-awaited concert, set to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN) today. Akon and Tomeka Thiam spotted at Delhi airport The “Smack That” hitmaker was spotted arriving with his wife, Tomeka…
Congress’ V Vaithilingam; CM N Rangasamy; TVK chief Vijay NEW DELHI: The upcoming Puducherry assembly elections have set the stage for a direct contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of All India NR Congress (AINRC)–BJP and the Congress–DMK alliance. Puducherry assembly polls 2026 The NDA, led by chief minister and AINRC founder-president N…
