May 13, 2026

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8th Pay Commission: Railways to trim costs to accommodate higher wages; maintenance, procurement, energy sectors in focus

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Railways is implementing focused cost-cutting initiatives across maintenance, procurement and energy sectors to fortify its financial position before dealing with increased wage expenses anticipated from the Eighth Pay Commission recommendations.Established in January 2024, the Eighth Pay Commission must submit its recommendations within an 18-month timeframe.The previous Seventh Pay Commission led to wage increases of 14-26%…

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Rail rides get better? Indian Railways begin branded meal trials begin on Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat; hygiene and freshness in focus

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Train travel could soon become even better, with passengers able to savour their favourite delicacies from popular brands, right on board!Indian Railways has begun testing a revamped on-board catering model on selected trains, as the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) looks to upgrade the quality and delivery of meals served to passengers….

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‘Explicit instructions’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and handshake in focus as India set to take on Pakistan in U-19 Asia Cup | Cricket News

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: All eyes will be on young batters Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre during India’s Asia Cup U-19 campaign, but a key point of attention will be whether the BCCI permits the players to shake hands with the Pakistan team, a gesture seen as basic sporting courtesy at the junior…

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‘Very warm conversation’: PM Modi speaks with Trump; trade, defence in focus | India News

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on Thursday and reviewed the progress of the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the steady strengthening of bilateral cooperation across a broad range of areas.According to an official statement, the two leaders discussed ways…

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Optical Illusion: Only a person with laser-sharp focus and 20/20 eyesight can spot 5 hidden objects |

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Dive into the magic of the season with an enchanting optical riddle designed for keen eyes! This bingo card may project an inviting holiday vibe, but upon closer inspection, it subtly conceals five festive surprises: watch for Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, a stack of gifts, a charming gingerbread man, a snow-clad character, and a playful…

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Stock market outlook: Fed rate call and FII flows set the tone; CPI, rupee in focus this week

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Global cues are likely to take centre stage for Indian equities in the coming week, with investors bracing for the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and closely tracking foreign institutional investor (FII) activity for direction, PTI reported.Analysts said domestic markets, which ended last week largely flat, are expected to react to a mix of…

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Smriti Mandhana CALLS OFF wedding to Palash Muchhal two weeks after postponement; requests for ‘privacy of both the families’ citing ‘focus will forever be’ to ‘win trophies for India’ |

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Indian cricket star and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has confirmed that her anticipated wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal has been called off. The cricketer took to her social media account to release a statement addressing the weeks of speculation surrounding her personal life. Indian cricket superstar Smriti Mandhana has confirmed that her much-discussed and anticipated…

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India-Russia Summit: PM Modi, Putin to hold talks today; focus on trade, defence, energy ties — what to expect? | India News

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and PM Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin, in India for a two-day visit to attend the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, is set for a packed schedule on Friday, the final day of his trip.Also Read | Putin’s India visit: From private dinner with PM Modi to Rajghat visit…

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Rupee slide: RBI lets currency weaken amid outflows; focus shifts to curbing speculation

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India’s central bank will allow the rupee to weaken as the country’s external position comes under strain from slowing dollar inflows, widening trade pressures and heavy foreign selling in domestic markets, according to sources cited by news agency Reuters. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which had been actively supporting the currency until last month…

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Putin’s India visit: Trade in focus as New Delhi looks to reduce deficit; exports of pharma, agriculture likely to get a push

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File photo: PM Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin (Picture credit: ANI) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India is likely to deliver a significant push to economic cooperation, with government sources indicating that New Delhi is looking to narrow its trade deficit and secure deeper market access for Indian goods.President Putin is arriving with…

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