8th Pay Commission: Will fitment factor or a higher annual increment give a bigger salary hike on Rs 30,000–Rs 40,000 basic pay?

In a significant development, Russia has established a new command for unmanned systems forces, appointing General Denis Lyamin as its leader. This initiative marks a pivotal transformation in Moscow’s approach to modern warfare. Meanwhile, Ukraine has also unveiled its long-range impact command, highlighting the increasing reliance on drones in both nations’ military strategies.

IFGL Refractories share price has jumped over 42% in the last six months. It hit a 52-week low of ₹120.10 on 30 March this year after hitting a 52-week high of ₹339.50 on 6 October last year. On the monthly scale, the stock has been up since June this year.

The Sensex has gone 697 days without a new record high, marking its longest stretch of weakness in years. In 2026, 37% of trading days have delivered negative two-year returns, the highest share since 2012. However, easing FII selling, resilient domestic flows and potential foreign inflows could support a recovery.