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Tamil Nadu has reversed its third-child maternity leave policy. What are the reasons behind it?

Explained: Tamil Nadu’s U-turn on maternity leave — and the ageing, delimitation and politics behind It

Tamil Nadu once promoted smaller families to slow population growth. Now, the state is extending maternity benefits to third-child births.…

Updated: August 24, 2026 09:22 IST

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Record Diesel and Tanker Rates Drive US Producer Prices Higher Than Expected

Hormuz to Black Sea: Dual wars turn diesel, tankers into new weapons of economic warfare

US producer prices surged in September due to record diesel and soaring crude oil shipping costs driven by geopolitical conflicts,…

By Aditi

World News

October 16, 2026 14:04 IST

Jefferies sees 33% upside potential in Polycab

Polycab vs new competition: Jefferies explains why the stock may rally 33%

Polycab share price target: Jefferies maintains a Buy rating with a 33% upside potential as the brokerage assesses Q2 growth,…

By Oliviya Kunjumon

Market

October 16, 2026 14:03 IST

The deal marks Mankind's first move into CAR-T therapies. The Delhi-based company has so far built its business mainly in the Indian formulations and consumer healthcare markets.

Mankind Pharma to buy 70% of Belgian CAR-T developer for 48 million euros

Mankind Pharma to acquire 70% stake in Belgium-based Armed Cell Therapeutics B.V. for EUR 48 million, marking its entry into…

By FE Business

Business

October 16, 2026 13:52 IST

Supreme Court sets November 16 deadline for Centre to submit airfare rules

Centre finalises airfare pricing rules, to publish them within 2 weeks

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to submit finalised airfares regulation rules by November 16 to prevent arbitrary pricing…

By Aditi

Airlines/Aviation

Updated: October 16, 2026 13:58 IST

The report's example for compact SUVs is the Tata Punch. The electric version costs Rs 12.74 lakh on-road, against Rs 9.51 lakh for the petrol variant. Its running cost is Rs 1.32 per km, compared with Rs 7.4 for petrol. At 50 km a day, the extra cost is recovered in three years, according to the report.

EVs hit inflexion point: Telangana leads; Nomura sees Tata Punch, TVS iQube drive shift

Electric vehicles in India saw significant growth in FY26, with two-wheelers reaching 11.6% of sales and passenger EVs at 7.9%.…

By Gopika Nair

Business

October 16, 2026 13:32 IST

Persistent Systems to raise Rs 9,000 cr via debt to fund Nagarro acquisition; Q2 profit drops 25%

Persistent Systems plans Rs 9,000 crore debt for Nagarro deal as Q2 profit falls 25%; read the key details.

By FE Business

Business

October 16, 2026 13:08 IST

The calculation ceiling for payment of ad hoc bonus shall be monthly emoluments of Rs.7000/-.

Central government employees to get bonus up to Rs 6,908: Who qualifies and who misses out?

Central government employees can receive an ad-hoc bonus of up to Rs 6,908 for 2025-26. Check eligibility rules, service requirements…

By Vipul Das

Money

October 16, 2026 13:07 IST

5 Inflation-Resistant Stocks to Watch Amid Rising Retail Inflation

Higher inflation can squeeze margins. Explore five businesses that stand out on key financial and operational parameters.

By Equitymaster

Stock Insights

October 16, 2026 12:43 IST

IRCTC, Indian Railways, Railway, Trains, Railway stations

Railway passengers may soon see stricter food safety checks on trains and at stations

IRCTC has partnered with the Quality Council of India to introduce independent food safety checks on trains and at railway…

By Khushi Mangla

Business

Updated: October 16, 2026 12:21 IST

Bengaluru, Goa, Special Trains, Railways,Yesvantpur–Madgaon Special train, Madgaon–Bengaluru Cantonment special train

Bengaluru to Goa train travel: Special services announced — schedule, route and stops

South Western Railway will run special trains between Bengaluru and Goa on Oct 16 and 18 to meet festive travel…

By Khushi Mangla

Business

Updated: October 16, 2026 12:09 IST

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