EPFO’s equity market exposure reaches 10%

NEW DELHI: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) exposure to the equity market has for the first time reached 10%, as the retirement fund body looks for avenues to augment its income to sustain the persistent high annual returns amid falling govt bond yields, where nearly 85% of its investible corpus is parked.“EPFO is allowed…

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Rajpal Yadav seeks smoking rooms in jail after interim bail in Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case: ‘Like KBC, prisoners deserve lifelines’ |

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to Rajpal Yadav till March 18 in the Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. The actor issued his first statement after being released from Tihar Jail, thanking the entire nation and members of Bollywood for supporting him during the legal battle.According to PTI, Rajpal also urged prison authorities…

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Goodies from Uncle Assam

Last month, in a grand act of political theatre, roughly 40L women, in Assam, received ₹9,000 each, in their bank accounts. Roughly half of the state’s households received this lumpsum payment as upohar (gift) from mama, as chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, is popularly known. These households already receive ₹1,250 monthly, under the Orunodoi 3.0…

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Non-Vegetarian Thali Price March 2026: Home-cooked non-veg thali gets cheaper in March, veg meal cost stays flat: Report

The cost of a home-cooked non-vegetarian thali fell 1 per cent year-on-year in March 2026, while the price of a vegetarian thali remained unchanged, as lower prices of onions, potatoes and pulses helped offset higher costs of tomatoes, vegetable oil and fuel, according to a Crisil Intelligence report.In its latest Roti Rice Rate report, Crisil…

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Cancer Horoscope Today, March 20, 2026: Spend time with family

Cancers should embrace family connections today, drawing inspiration from their children’s achievements. With Mars in their corner, business opportunities shine bright, encouraging strategic planning. Romance flourishes as couples experience heightened affection, while singles find warmth in social interactions. On the professional front, Cancers navigate their responsibilities with ease, benefiting from a steady routine supported by…

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