EPS-95 pension demand: EPFO retirees to hold 3-day protest in Delhi seeking Rs 7,500 minimum pension

Pensioners covered under the Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS-95) will hold a three-day protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi from March 9, pressing for an increase in the minimum monthly pension to Rs 7,500 from the current Rs 1,000, PTI reported.The protest has been called by the EPS 95 National Agitation Committee, led by…

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From early flop to Hollywood heavyweight, Skydance eyes Warner Bros takeover after 20-year rise

Two decades after debuting with a box office failure that drew harsh reviews, Skydance Productions is now poised to become one of the most powerful forces in global entertainment, with a proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery marking the latest chapter in its dramatic rise, according to news agency AP report.Founded in 2006 by David…

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Asian Markets: Asian stocks today: Markets retreat after record highs as oil surge, Iran tensions weigh on sentiment

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets slipped on Thursday after briefly hitting record highs, as rising oil prices and uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks dampened investor sentiment.Japan’s benchmark index surged past a historic milestone before reversing course. The Nikkei 225 briefly crossed the 60,000 mark for the first time, touching 60,013.98, but later fell…

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MI vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians lean on Naman Dhir and Tilak Varma after Kagiso Rabada rattles top order

As MI take on GT, here are five key player battles that could shape the contest: Shubman Gill vs Jasprit BumrahThis is arguably the headline clash. Gill has been in superb touch this season, while Bumrah, though economical, is still searching for his first wicket. Historically, Bumrah has kept Gill in check — the GT…

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China’s GDP rises 5% in Q1 beating forecasts, Iran war impact limited so far

China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter of 2026, suggesting limited immediate spillovers from the Iran war while giving policymakers more room to delay additional stimulus. Gross domestic product (GDP) in the world’s second-largest economy expanded 5.0% year-on-year in January-March, the fastest pace in three quarters, according to data released by…

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T20 World Cup: ‘Abhishek ki jagah khilau?’: Suryakumar Yadav rules out changes in India’s top three | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma during a practice session before an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: “Matlab Abhishek ki jagah khilau? (Should I play him instead of Abhishek?)”, “matlab Tilak ki jagah khilau? (You mean in place of Tilak?).”Suryakumar Yadav was…

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