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Every day in history has its own set of stories, extending well beyond what happens in that one day. It may be days remembered for their political decisions and their revolutionary findings, while there may be days that mark important events in the realm of culture, a new sport, and then there may be people…
SURAT: A 57-year-old man living in a high-rise residential tower in Surat had a narrow escape after he accidentally slipped from window of his 10th floor apartment and got trapped in window grill on 8th floor on Thursday morning. He was rescued hy a team of fire fighters from Surat Fire and EmeriServices (SFES).The incident…
Norway’s $2 trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund recently voted against two key proposals involving Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. At the company’s annual shareholder’s meeting on December 5, the Fund voted against Nadella’s compensation package as well as him continuing as chair of Microsoft’s board. Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund is managed by Norges Bank Investment Management. As…
Railways is implementing focused cost-cutting initiatives across maintenance, procurement and energy sectors to fortify its financial position before dealing with increased wage expenses anticipated from the Eighth Pay Commission recommendations.Established in January 2024, the Eighth Pay Commission must submit its recommendations within an 18-month timeframe.The previous Seventh Pay Commission led to wage increases of 14-26%…
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli broke the internet when they got married exactly eight years ago, on 11 December 2017, and their journey together has been nothing short of magical ever since. As one of India’s most loved celebrity couples, they have time and again given fans serious couple goals, making everyone go ‘awww’ with…
More than 50.14 lakh Central government employees and around 69 lakh pensioners are set to be covered under the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), with the government saying the timing of implementation and funding will be decided later.The update was shared in the Lok Sabha on Monday in a written reply by Minister of State…
On this day in history, 8 December stands out as a date marked by notable events and influential personalities who helped shape cultural, political, and social developments across different eras. The day is remembered for the birth of remarkable figures whose contributions left a lasting impact on India and the world, as well as for…
During a traditional Indian wedding ceremony, the groom, Mayank, playfully added an “8th vachan” to the saptapadi, declaring he would control the room’s AC temperature. This lighthearted moment, met with laughter and amusement from guests and the bride, Diya, quickly went viral, highlighting the joy of shared humor in marriage. Weddings in India are known…
Ankit Sakhiya’s ‘Laalo Krishna Sada Sahaayate’ has achieved an unprecedented box office feat, securing the highest 8th-week collection in Indian cinema history with ₹8.50 crore. This remarkable performance surpasses records set by major films like ‘Stree 2’ and even ‘Pushpa 2’. The Gujarati film’s consistent audience engagement underscores its widespread appeal, proving it’s a national…
NEW DELHI: The central government has clarified that it is not considering any proposal to merge dearness allowance (DA) or dearness relief (DR) with the basic pay of central government employees and pensioners.In a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Monday, minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary said, “No proposal regarding merger of…
