SGB turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 4.86 lakh
Economic Times · 01 May, 11:29 AM
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Quote of the day by JP Morgan on wealth: ‘If you have to ask how much it costs, you can’t…’
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Quote of the day: One of the powerful bankers of all time, JP Morgan once talked about how one can simply check their financial limit with just one question. It is relevant in today's time. Find out h...
Air India to slash 100 daily flights as rising fuel costs bite; major cuts on Australia, Europe and North America routes
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Air India will cut around 100 flights a day due to rising fuel costs. The reductions are planned on long-haul routes to Australia, Europe, and North America to manage expenses and optimise capacity.
PM Modi to make a brief UAE stopover during Europe trip amid US-Iran War: What’s on the agenda?
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Europe trip includes the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on 15 May. The summit will bring together leaders of India, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
‘I pray for the continued development’: PM Modi greets people of Gujarat, Maharashtra on their statehood day
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PM Modi extended warm greetings to the people of Gujarat and Maharashtra on their statehood day, praising their contributions to India's growth and cultural richness.
Kolkata on IMD's alert for heavy rains — Check heatwave status and Bengaluru and Delhi's weather forecast here
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The India Meteorological Department issued orange alert for several states. Bengaluru and Kolkata can expect heavy rains today. Check heatwave status and Delhi's weather forecast here.
New LPG rules from 1 May: Booking interval, OTP-based delivery; check rates in Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai today
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Changes to LPG booking and delivery will take effect from 1 May, including longer booking intervals and mandatory OTP use for deliveries. A 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder price has been increased.
Petrol, diesel prices on 1 May: Check latest fuel rates in Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, and other key cities today
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Petrol and diesel prices on 1 May: Check the latest fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru. Here’s how much a litre of petrol and diesel costs today across key Indian cities.
Maharashtra Day 2026: What’s open and what’s closed today? Banks, schools, market and more
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Maharashtra Day 2026: While major tourist spots in the state will remain open, banks, schools, colleges and stock markets won't operate on Maharashtra Day. However, emergency services will continue to...
Jabalpur Bargi Dam cruise boat tragedy claims 7 lives, 15 rescued; survivor recounts horror: ‘Mirror broke after….’
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A cruise boat tragedy at Bargi Dam claimed 7 lives. A total of 15 people have been rescued so far. Madhya Pradesh authorities are investigating the incident and Search and rescue operations are underw...
Iran US War LIVE Updates: Trump says gas prices will ‘drop like a rock’; Iran threatens ‘long and painful’ strikes if…
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A ceasefire in the Iran-US conflict has been extended, but tensions remain high. Iran continues to control the Strait of Hormuz, while the US Navy enforces a blockade to stop Iranian oil shipments.
‘Oppressive approach is intolerable,’ Iran President hits out at US blockade; Trump says ‘It's not a war but…’
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned US military and economic pressures, asserting that the naval blockade is a continuation of hostile actions against Iran.
Buddha Purnima 2026: Are banks, schools open today? What’s open and closed on May 1 — details
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While it is a public holiday for government offices and banks, some banks will remain open in specific states due to other holidays.
LPG price hike: 19-kg commercial gas cylinder rate hiked by ₹993; check new rates in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi
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Effective May 1, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has increased by ₹993, while the 14.2-kg domestic cylinder price remains stable, shielding households from fuel price volatility.
Google celebrates Labour Day with vibrant Doodle, honours contribution of workers worldwide who ‘shape modern workplace’
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Google's doodle for International Labour Day features a design highlighting the importance of all workers, celebrating their contributions to society. Each letter symbolizes different professions, emp...