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Chennai resident Vijaya Kawar's ₹2.11 crore hospital bill got only ₹85 lakh approved. Decode the deduction terms — R&C charges, MoU discount, and more — that can shrink your claim.

The 8th Pay Commission has completed half its timeline. A look at how minimum basic pay evolved from ₹55 to ₹18,000 across seven commissions, and what employees demand next.

Voltas Q1 profit rose 51% to ₹212.8 crore as room AC volume surged 45%. Market share hit 17.3%. Electro-mechanical projects revenue fell 27% amid project delays.

Mangaluru food safety officials sealed a KFC outlet after a customer reported spoiled chicken in an online order. Samples sent for testing. The action is part of a broader Karnataka-wide inspection drive.

E. coli found in drinking water coolers at nine stations across four railway zones. CAG audit shows 89% of 512 stations fall short of minimum amenity norms.

Mackenzie Dern retained her strawweight title with a unanimous decision win at UFC 330, but Joe Rogan flagged a defensive lapse in the fifth round that could give future opponents a blueprint.

India's space startup count reached 440, with 18 private firms cleared for launches. Two commercial rockets are due in FY26-27. Private investment hit $618.5 million by March 2026.

21 lakh EPF accounts holding ₹8,500 crore are inactive. The government blames non-filing of claims and says a new auto-claim feature under the 2026 scheme will help.

Finance Minister Simon Harris announced a multi-year plan to tighten crypto controls, implement the EU Transfer of Funds Regulation and expand intelligence sharing among agencies.

Police recovered a suicide note from the Rampurhat party office. Former TMC MLA and ex-deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee's body sent for post-mortem, sources said.

Crude oil settled 1.67% higher at $88.52 after Iran said no deal reopening Hormuz. India faces a $5-10 billion import bill hike if it cuts Russian crude, an economist warned.

Eligible taxpayers must track key income tax deadlines from August to December, including advance tax installments and belated return submissions. Penalties apply for missing them.