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Financial Horoscope for Today February 19, 2026: Spot opportunistic trades and watch sectors poised for gains.

Government Rules Out E10 Petrol Option, E20 To Remain

Consumers in India will have no choice regarding ethanol-blended petrol such as E10 and E20, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified recently. This comes amid growing concerns and reports claiming that ethanol-blended fuel offers lower fuel efficiency.

Punjab Regularises 516 Forest Department Workers

India - 8 hr, 9 min ago

The Punjab government has finally regularised 516 daily-wage Forest Department workers, providing long-awaited job security. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann also reinstated 237 pending promotions, marking a significant step toward ending the contractor system and securing the futures of state employees.

Punjab Imposes 5 Percent Private School Fee Cap

India - 8 hr, 10 min ago

Punjab has imposed a strict 5 percent cap on private school fee hikes. This 2026 ordinance mandates fee disclosures and requires refunds for parents facing excessive charges from their children’s unaided private schools.