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BusinessThe Ministry of Finance has confirmed the Sukanya Samriddhi Account interest rate at 8.2%. The next review of small savings scheme rates will occur in the December 2026 quarter. Opening an account requires a minimum deposit of Rs 250. The account matures after 21 years and allows partial withdrawals for education after the girl turns 18.
Economic Times·
PoliticsA 17-year-old girl from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) was detained by the Indian Army after crossing the Line of Control (LoC) into Rajouri district's Nowshera sector. Identified as S. Azeem from Khuiretta, PoJK, she was intercepted during routine surveillance and handed over to local police for questioning. She claimed to have crossed the LoC inadvertently. Investigations are ongoing.
Zee News Hindi··Rajouri
SportsThe Indian men's hockey team is competing against Malaysia in the Asian Games final, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. Led by Harmanpreet Singh, the team aims to correct past mistakes after a close semifinal against Pakistan. A gold medal win would make Harmanpreet the first Indian captain to win consecutive Asian Games golds, while Manpreet Singh would become the only Indian to win three golds in 2014, 2018, and 2023.
Amar Sports·
WorldAmong the top 500 JEE rankers this year, none chose Aerospace Engineering at IIT Bombay. Instead, Computer Science emerged as the most preferred branch. Only two students opted for Civil Engineering. These surprising trends highlight shifting preferences in IIT admissions counseling.
News18 Hindi··Mumbai
WorldA project using advanced non-invasive scanning by Hunter Geophysics identified 658 previously unmarked graves at White Cliffs and Menindee cemeteries in Australia. The search avoided disturbing the ground and aims to improve cemetery management and heritage conservation. Plans include memorializing those buried at White Cliffs, highlighting the importance of preserving local history and cemetery records.
TOI World·
BusinessNayara Energy has increased petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre in response to rising international crude oil costs. This hike follows a previous price reduction, the first in two years, which occurred as global tensions eased. The recent increase reflects ongoing pressure from climbing oil prices.
TOI Business·
Economic Times·
The Ministry of Finance has confirmed the Sukanya Samriddhi Account interest rate at 8.2%. The next review of small savings scheme rates will occur in the December 2026 quarter. Opening an account requires a minimum deposit of Rs 250. The account matures after 21 years and allows partial withdrawals for education after the girl turns 18.
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