Savings Effect

President Donald Trump claimed Iran has made key concessions in negotiations with the US and that a deal to end the war — which has left thousands dead and rattled energy markets — could be announced “fairly soon.” The US president said it may be unnecessary to renew a two-week ceasefire with the Islamic Republic before it expires next week, defying expectations that an extension will be needed to allow more time for diplomacy.

Violence in Noida’s industrial clusters reflects rising strain in India’s labour market, driven by wage disparities, inflation pressures, and persistent informal employment, with delays in labour reforms adding to uncertainty.

The NC-JCM has proposed a ₹ 69,000 base pay, a 3.83 fitment factor, 6% annual increments, and the return of the Old Pension Scheme to the 8th Pay Commission.

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi sharply criticised the Centre’s approach to delimitation, alleging that it is an “attempt to change the electoral map of India” rather than a genuine effort at women’s empowerment. Gandhi argued that the proposed changes could reduce the political weight of southern, northeastern and smaller states. “You are telling these states that, to keep the BJP in power, their share in decision-making will be reduced. What the government is doing is nothing short of an anti-national act. We will not allow this -- the entire Opposition will stand together to defeat it,” he said.