Stock brokers to offer UPI-based fund blocking account to investors

Stock brokers to offer UPI-based fund blocking account to investors

Thursday, 03 October 2024 | PTI | NEW DELHI

Starting February 1, qualified stock brokers will have to either offer the facility of trading in the secondary market using the UPI-based block mechanism to their clients, similar to the ASBA facility, or a three-in-one trading account facility, a move that will empower investors. Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs) must offer one...

Air India updates cabin crew policies, allowances

Thursday, 03 October 2024 | PTI | MUMBAI

Air India is introducing a revised policy for the cabin crew members of domestic and international flights, wherein certain sections of the members will have to share rooms during layovers, according to a source. The revised policy will also be applicable for Air India Express, which has merged AIX Connect with...

Gunmen kill 6, including local paramilitary Guard chief in Iran

Wednesday, 02 October 2024 | AP | tehran

Unidentified gunmen killed six people , including a local chief of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, in two separate attacks on Tuesday, state TV reported. The head of a town council and two volunteer members of the Guard were also among the dead in the first attack, it said.  It occurred after the...

HI announces 40 probables for national camp to prepare for home series against Germany

Wednesday, 02 October 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Hockey India on Tuesday announced a 40-member core probable squad for the senior men’s national coaching camp in Bengaluru to prepare for the upcoming two-match home series against world champions Germany. The team for the two matches against Germany to be played at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on October...

Sabalenka extends winning streak, Osaka to play Gauff at China Open

Wednesday, 02 October 2024 | AP | Beijing

Aryna Sabalenka’s dominant hard-court season showed no signs of slowing down as she cruised to a 6-2, 6-2 win over Ashlyn Krueger at the China Open on Monday for her 14th consecutive victory. The three-time Grand Slam winner started her streak with a title at Cincinnati in August and continued with...

Associate nations might abandon ‘costly’ red-ball cricket: Whatmore

Wednesday, 02 October 2024 | PTI | Sharjah

World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore voiced concerns about the sustainability of the ICC’s multi-million dollar initiative to support Test cricket suggesting that several countries, especially associate nations, may abandon the “costly” red-ball format entirely. The International Cricket Council is mulling a dedicated fund of at least USD 15 million for Test...

We were willing to get all out for 100: Rohit on India’s boldplay in Kanpur Test

Wednesday, 02 October 2024 | PTI | Kanpur

India were willing to take the risk of being bowled for 100-odd in its bold push for a result in the weather-hit second Test against Bangladesh, said Rohit Sharma after the hosts pulled off a dramatic win here on Tuesday. India managed to win the game comfortably on day five despite...

Jet fuel prices cut, LPG hiked

Jet fuel prices cut, LPG hiked

Wednesday, 02 October 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Jet fuel, or ATF, price was on Tuesday reduced by 6.3 per cent to its lowest level this year, while the rate of commercial LPG used in hotels and restaurants was hiked by Rs 48.5 per 19-kg cylinder in the monthly revision done in line with international oil price trends. Aviation...

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