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The Union Cabinet, headed by PM Modi, approved a 3% increase in the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for Central government employees and pensioners on Wednesday. This raises the DA and DR from 50% to 53%, effective from July 1. This biannual revision benefits around 1 crore employees and pensioners, providing significant relief […]
An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad after a bomb threat, later deemed a hoax, officials reported on Wednesday. Shortly after takeoff, an unidentified individual tweeted that a bomb was on board the aircraft, which was carrying nearly 200 passengers and crew. The incident prompted immediate safety protocols at Sardar Vallabhbhai […]
In a major support for farmers ahead of the Diwali festival, the Central Government approved a rise in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for essential rabi crops. Announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday, the MSP for wheat increased by ₹150 to ₹2,425, mustard by ₹300 to ₹5,950, and gram by ₹210 to ₹5,650 […]
Heavy rains in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, disrupted flight operations at Renigunta Airport, causing some flights from Hyderabad to be diverted to Chennai due to water on the runway. The road to the airport was also flooded. Continuous downpour since Tuesday inundated low-lying areas and triggered landslides on the Ghat road, affecting access to the Sri […]
Nepali rescuers successfully retrieved the frozen bodies of five Russian climbers who perished earlier this month. The climbers went missing on October 6 while attempting to summit Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh-highest mountain at 8,167 meters (26,795 feet). Bad weather had previously hindered recovery efforts, with the bodies located on an icy slope around 7,000 meters […]
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Wednesday that CM Eknath Shinde should be open to making sacrifices regarding seat-sharing for the upcoming assembly polls, similar to what the BJP has done to maintain their alliance. His comments follow the ECI’s announcement of the poll schedule for the 288-seat assembly, with voting set for Nov […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his membership as the first active member of the BJP today, launching the Sakriya Sadasyata Abhiyan to strengthen grassroots participation. He emphasized that active members must register 50 new members to be eligible for elections. PM Modi also highlighted the BJP’s commitment to democratic processes and youth engagement in its […]
The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested four Bangladeshi nationals and one Indian citizen while they attempted to cross the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal. The BSF also seized fake Aadhaar cards from the Bangladeshi suspects, who revealed they aimed to travel to Chennai for daily wage labor. The arrests occurred in the early hours of […]
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, has recommended three advocates for judgeships in the Andhra Pradesh High Court: Maheswara Rao Kuncheam, Thoota Chandra Dhana Sekar, and Challa Gunaranjan. Additionally, four judicial officers, K.V. Jayakumar, Muralee Krishna S, Jobin Sebastian, and P.V. Balakrishnan, have been recommended for the Kerala High Court.
PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Omar Abdullah on his swearing-in as the CM of J&K, marking the first elected govt in the Union Territory since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. In a post on X, Modi expressed his best wishes for Abdullah’s efforts to serve the people and affirmed that the Centre […]
After attending Omar Abdullah’s swearing-in as CM of J&K, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti remarked on the hardships faced since the abrogation of Article 370 on Aug 5, 2019. She congratulated the people for obtaining stable govt and urged the new administration to address critical issues like unemployment, drug addiction, and electricity shortages, emphasizing the need […]
Tensions arose in Baharampur, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, after local TMC leader Pradip Dutta was shot dead while out for a morning walk on Wednesday. Unidentified assailants fired 7 bullets at him from close range. Locals heard the shots and found him bleeding; he was taken to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on […]
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal launched the ‘Jan Sampark’ campaign ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, with party workers distributing his letter to residents until October 29. In the letter, Kejriwal claims his arrest and that of other leaders were politically motivated, aimed at disrupting AAP’s governance. He insists, “I am not corrupt; BJP jailed me […]
Amit Shah urged young Indian Police Service officers to adopt a ruthless approach against anti-national activities. Speaking to the 2023 IPS probationers, he emphasized protecting citizens’ fundamental rights and minimizing crime. Amit Shah highlighted that national security encompasses not only border safety but also the protection of citizens’ rights as enshrined in the Constitution.
The new liquor policy has began on Wednesday, October 16, in Andhra Pradesh. As part of the new liquor policy, the govt has allocated it to private individuals. As per poll promises, guidelines for new shops have been finalized, and branded liquor prices have also changed. The government has also revealed that liquor shops can […]