HDFC Bank hikes locker rentals by up to 184%, introduces ‘Metro Plus’ category from April 1, 2026; Check new rates

HDFC Bank hikes locker rentals by up to 184%, introduces ‘Metro Plus’ category from April 1, 2026; Check new rates

HDFC Bank is set to revise its safe deposit locker rental structure, introducing a new ‘Metro Plus’ category and increasing annual charges across locker sizes. The updated rates will come into effect from April 1, 2026. Under the new framework, locker rentals will vary based on locker size and branch location classification- Metro Plus, Metro,…

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Delhi smog crisis deepens: AQI at 439 in ‘severe’ category; cold wave, fog persist, visibility remains poor | Delhi News

Delhi smog crisis deepens: AQI at 439 in ‘severe’ category; cold wave, fog persist, visibility remains poor | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Delhi continued to reel under a severe air pollution crisis on Sunday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 439 at 7 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).The situation worsened overnight, with the AQI at 432 at 10 pm on Saturday, remaining in the ‘severe’ category,…

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At 30%, Lucknow reports highest per cent of deletions; over 1 crore voters have been put in 'unmapped category' | India News

At 30%, Lucknow reports highest per cent of deletions; over 1 crore voters have been put in ‘unmapped category’ | India News

Another 25.5 lakh, constituting over 1.6% of the electorate, were enrolled at two places. A total of 79.5 lakh (5.1%) voters couldn’t be traced while 46.2 lakh (almost 3%) were dead. More than 7.7 lakh (0.5%) voters didn’t return filled-in enumeration forms.Lucknow reported the highest percentage of deletions at 30%, followed by Ghaziabad (28.8%), Balrampur…

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Posts in general category also open to quota candidates: Supreme Court | India News

Posts in general category also open to quota candidates: Supreme Court | India News

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has ruled that candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections are entitled to general category posts if they secure the cutoff marks stipulated for general category.The ruling by a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine G Masih was inspired by SC’s landmark verdict…

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Delhi air pollution: City slips into ‘very poor’ category as AQI touches 311, cold wave persists | Delhi News

Delhi air pollution: City slips into ‘very poor’ category as AQI touches 311, cold wave persists | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Air quality in Delhi deteriorated on Friday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 311, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) SAMEER app. The decline in air quality came amid chilly winter conditions in the national capital, with pollutants lingering…

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Delhi air pollution: AQI hits 391, city back in ‘severe’ category; Mumbai’s Bandra records 'moderate' 123 | Delhi News

Delhi air pollution: AQI hits 391, city back in ‘severe’ category; Mumbai’s Bandra records ‘moderate’ 123 | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Delhi continued to struggle with toxic air on Sunday, with several areas recording ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ air quality levels, as a dense layer of smog blanketed the city.The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Sunday reached 391, entering the ‘severe’ category, with some regions exceeding 400, according to the Central…

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Trump’s Gold Card finds no takers? $1 million visa programme sees muted interest; here’s why EB-5 category is being preferred

Trump’s Gold Card finds no takers? $1 million visa programme sees muted interest; here’s why EB-5 category is being preferred

Trump sees the Gold Card as a tool to attract and retain outstanding talent while also creating income for the US government. (AI image) US President Donald Trump has launched his $1 million Gold Card, but Indians it seems are not too keen to shell out the amount, especially given the lack of clarity on…

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