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SIP Calculator: Can investing just 100 every month eventually create a corpus of 1 lakh? Mathematically, yesbut the journey could take many years. The biggest factors are time, consistency and the returns generated by the investment.A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) allows investors to put a fix...

India LPG Supply Plan 2026: The government has introduced a new contingency framework for domestic LPG production, assigning refinery-wise output capacities that could be activated when overseas supplies face disruption. The move is aimed at protecting household cooking gas availability and reducing...

PPF Account Rules for Minor Children: Parents often open a Public Provident Fund account in a child's name to build a long-term corpus for education, marriage or other future needs. However, one important contribution rule can easily be misunderstood: opening a minor's PPF account does not automatic...

Lek Ladki Yojana: Maharashtra Girls Can Get 1.01 Lakh; Online Application Process Made EasierMaharashtra Lek Ladki Yojana 2026: Families in Maharashtra eligible for the Lek Ladki Yojana can receive financial assistance totalling 1.01 lakh for a girl child, with the support distributed at different...

NPS for NRIs: Indians living overseas who want to build a retirement corpus in India can consider the National Pension System (NPS). Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) as well as eligible Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) are allowed to subscribe to NPS, subject to applicable KYC and regulatory requirement...

SIP Calculator for Retirement: A monthly investment of 6,000 may not look large enough to create a multi-crore retirement corpus. However, if the SIP amount is increased every year and the investment is continued for several decades, the final value can rise significantly because of compounding.One...

Bank Holidays in August 2026: If you are planning to visit a bank branch during the second half of August, checking the holiday calendar in advance could save you an unnecessary trip. Between August 16 and August 31, 2026, bank branches will remain closed on seven days in different parts of India du...

8th Pay Commission Latest News: Central government employees and pensioners are closely watching the progress of the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) as discussions over the next salary and pension revision gather pace. The Commission is currently holding consultations with employee organisation...

Petrol Diesel Price Today, August 16, 2026: Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on Sunday, August 16. Oil marketing companies released the latest retail fuel rates at 6 AM, with consumers in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Noida, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Jaip...

India Weather Forecast August 17, 2026: The monsoon is set to remain active across large parts of India on Monday, August 17, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several regions. The most intense spell is expected over parts of Gangetic Wes...

2026 FIH Hockey World Cup: Team India began its Hockey World Cup campaign with a victory on Independence Day, August 15. India won the match 3-1.Indian Hockey team2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, India vs Wales: On Independence Day, August 15, 2026, the Indian hockey team began its campaign at...

IND vs SL 1st Test 2nd Day Time Change: The timing for the second day of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka has changed. The number of overs will also increase on the second day.IND vs SL 1st testThe first match of the two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka will be played at...

Vape News: Despite the ban on e-cigarettes in India, access to them by children remains a concern. MAV has called for a crackdown on social media, influencers, and illegal sellers.Vape access among children is increasing, demands for strictness increase.India Vape Ban Rules: Despite a legal ba...

Apple Obsolete List: Apple keeps its old products in different categories based on their life and service availability.(What is Apple's Obsolete List)Apple Obsolete List: If you have a years-old iPhone, MacBook, or other Apple device, you've likely heard of the Obsolete Product List at some po...

There's important news for farmers awaiting the 24th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. To receive the next installment, farmers must keep their Farmer ID and related records updated. In some states, Farmer ID has been made mandatory for purchasing fertilizer from government fertilizer...

Nowadays, Facebook is used not only to connect with friends and family, but also for watching videos, reading news, and entertainment. Often, after opening Facebook, we don't even realize how many hours have passed. If you want to know how much time you spend on Facebook each day, it's easy to check...

Mitchell Starc vs. Alyssa Healy: A funny video of Australia's star batsman Alyssa Healy is making the rounds on social media. She has placed her husband Mitchell Starc last on her blind list.Mitchell Starc was placed last.AdvertisementA funny video of former Australian captain and star batsma...

Tanzid Hasan Bangladesh vs Australia: Bangladesh's Tanzid Hasan has created history. He scored a century of 101 runs in the first Test match.Tanzid Hasan scored a century against Australia.Bangladesh's Tanzid Hasan has made history. He scored a century in the Test match against Australia...

India vs Afghanistan T20 Series: The T20 series between India and Afghanistan begins on September 14. The matches will be played in India, but Afghanistan will be the host. So, who will bear the cost of organizing this series?Who will bear the expenses of the India-Afghanistan series?The...

India vs Sri Lanka Test: The Galle pitch has become a major topic of discussion ahead of the start of the Test series between India and Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan team practiced behind closed doors on Wednesday, three days before the Test.India Sri Lanka Test Series 2026The Galle pitch has beco...

Australia vs Bangladesh Test: Australia's legendary fast bowler Mitchell Starc has achieved another major milestone in Test cricket. He achieved this record in the first Test against Bangladesh.Mitchell Starc Test wicketAustralia's legendary fast bowler Mitchell Starc has achieved another majo...

Hardik Pandya is back in the IPL spotlight, with fresh reports linking the star all-rounder with a possible exit from Mumbai Indians and a return to his former franchise, Gujarat Titans.According to reports published on August 12-13, Gujarat Titans were reportedly open to bringing Hardik back and cu...

ODI World Cup 2027 Qualification: West Indies, one of crickets most decorated teams, will once again have to take the qualification route to reach the 2027 ICC Mens ODI World Cup. The Caribbean side has won five major ICC trophies two ODI World Cups, two T20 World Cups and one Champions Trophy ...

International cricket has completed 5,000 ODIs. India has played the most matches with 1,081, while Australia leads with 619 wins. India is second on the list with 575 wins.New Delhi: The match played between Scotland and Canada on August 7th marked the 5000th ODI in international cricket. In this h...

Latest ICC Rankings: The International Cricket Council has released the latest rankings, in which Pakistani and Sri Lankan players have benefited.Pakistan gains in the latest ICC rankingsThe ICC rankings have been significantly impacted by the Pakistan-Sri Lanka women's T20 series. Host...

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Vaibhav Suryavanshi will soon take the field as the vice-captain of the East Zone team in the Duleep Trophy. He has already begun preparations for the upcoming tournament.Vaibhav Suryavanshi started preparationsYoung Indian batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to ma...

Abhishek Porel: Star Indian cricketer Abhishek Porel has been arrested by police. He was accused of having sex with a woman under the pretext of marriage.Abhishek Porel Arrest News: Star Indian cricketer Abhishek Porel, who plays for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL),...

Mohammed Shami: Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami's place in the 2027 ODI World Cup seems highly unlikely. However, his record in the tournament is truly remarkable.Mohammed Shami's ODI World Cup Record: Mohammed Shami may not be in Team India's plans at the moment, but his record in the ODI W...

South Africa New Captain: South Africa announced their squad for the Namibia tour, appointing a new captain. So let's find out what all the fuss is about.South Africa's new captain Bjorn FortuinSouth Africa Squad for Namibia Tour: The South African Cricket Board announced the squad...

Batting first, the Indian team posted 664 runs. The team's No. 8 batsman scored a century. Team India also set a major record in this innings.Indian cricket teamThe Indian team is busy preparing for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The series begins on August 15th, but before that,...

EPF vs PPF for Retirement Planning: Building a retirement corpus often comes down to choosing the right mix of long-term savings options. For salaried employees in India, two of the most familiar choices are the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and the Public Provident Fund (PPF).Both are designed to...

Step-Up SIP Calculator: Increasing your investment does not always require a major change to your monthly budget. A relatively small annual increase in your Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) could potentially make a substantial difference to the wealth you accumulate over several decades.Consider an...

8th Pay Commission Salary Calculation: Central government employees are closely watching developments around the 8th Pay Commission, with one question dominating discussions: how much could basic pay increase under the next salary revision?The answer will depend on several factors, particularly the...

Gold Price Today, August 9, 2026: Gold prices have recorded a strong weekly rise across India, with 24-carat gold becoming costlier by as much as 8,180 per 10 grams over the past week. The price of 22-carat gold has also climbed sharply, gaining up to 7,600 per 10 grams during the same period.As o...

Property Rules in Hill States: Owning a house in the mountains is a dream for many people, but purchasing land in India's hill and northeastern states can be far more complicated than buying property in many other parts of the country.States and Union Territories such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhan...

Gold Outlook in India: India's relationship with gold is undergoing a major transformation. For generations, the precious metal has been closely associated with jewellery, weddings, festivals, family wealth and inheritance. But younger consumers, particularly Generation Z, are beginning to approach...

8th Pay Commission Latest News: The Eighth Central Pay Commission has entered an important consultation phase, with employee organisations, pensioner groups and other stakeholders presenting their views on pay, promotions, retirement benefits and service conditions.The Commission officially schedule...

Step-Up SIP Calculation: Many mutual fund investors continue with the same Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) amount for years, even when their income increases. While maintaining investment discipline is important, gradually raising the SIP contribution every year can make a much bigger difference to...

Jammu Kashmir Weather Update: Authorities have suspended the Amarnath Yatra amid concerns over deteriorating weather conditions and the risk of heavy rain in parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The decision comes as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts increased rainfall activity across the U...

Petrol Diesel Price Today, August 9, 2026: Fresh petrol and diesel prices have been released for Sunday across India. Fuel rates continue to remain broadly stable in most cities, although motorists may notice differences from one location to another because of state taxes, transportation costs and o...

LPG Price Today, August 9, 2026: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices remain an important part of monthly expenses for both households and businesses. While families continue to pay the existing price for 14.2 kg domestic cooking gas cylinders, commercial consumers have received significant relief f...

e-Mitra WhatsApp Service: Now in Rajasthan, the benefits of 27 government services, including caste, domicile, and EWS certificates, can be availed from home through WhatsApp.e-Mitra WhatsApp servicee-Mitra WhatsApp Service: The Rajasthan government has provided significant relief to the...

NTA no longer wants to remain just an examination conducting body, but wants to establish a professional and institutional system for examination security, cyber security and monitoring of the entire examination system.NTA action after NEET paper leakThe credibility of the country's majo...

UPI Charges: The government has provided significant relief to those making UPI payments. Now, UPI users will no longer have to pay any charges for payments. The government has also stated that most transactions will remain free for merchants.UPI free for shopkeepers and merchants as wellNo Ch...

Flipkart News: Flipkart's super. money app now offers UPI payments and in-app shopping with no-cost EMIs. Learn how to use the app.Now Flipkart is coming to compete with UPI apps.Flipkart News: People often use PhonePe, GooglePay, or Paytm for UPI payments. In addition to these payment a...

Business Scheme: The government offers loans, subsidies, and other assistance programs for those starting businesses in villages. Let's explore which government schemes help rural entrepreneurs grow their businesses.Start your own business in the village; the government is providing loans and...

Indian cricketers Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Shubham Dubey, Ravi Singh, and Sushant Mishra went on a safari in Bor. They saw animals like leopards, bears, sambar, and chital. Forest Inspector Rupesh Khedkar was also present with them.Vaibhav Suryavanshi at Bor Tiger ReserveTeam India's youngest cric...

LPG consumers who have not yet completed e-KYC for their cooking gas connection should check their verification status as soon as possible. Reports indicate that customers with pending e-KYC may face difficulties booking a refill or receiving cylinder deliveries after the August 15 deadline until th...

India is likely to witness another spell of unsettled monsoon weather on Sunday, August 9, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds expected across several parts of the country. Northern, eastern and central India are likely to see particularly active weather conditions, while h...

India's scrutiny of major social media companies could soon extend beyond Meta, with the central government reportedly planning to examine other digital platforms and how they operate under the country's intermediary framework.The development comes amid a broader examination of Meta's content recomm...