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Central government employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting clarity on their revised salaries and pensions after the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. The panel, chaired by Ranjana Prakash Desai, is expected to finalise a fitment factor and submit its recommendations to the Centre. Once the government approves, the revised pay structure will come into…
PSL (File photo/Agencies) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will shift to a player auction system from its 11th season, moving away from the draft format that has been used since the league began in 2016. The change follows a model similar to the Indian Premier League (IPL).The…
NEW DELHI: Unemployment rate for those in the 15 years and above age group inched up marginally in Dec while the labour force participation rate (LFPR) maintained an upward momentum, the periodic labour force survey monthly showed ThursdayThe overall joblessness rate was estimated 4.8% in Dec compared to 4.7% in Nov. The survey results showed…
Microsoft has stepped up with an ambitious five-step framework aimed at alleviating public unease surrounding AI data centers. The company’s commitments include covering electricity expenses in full, ensuring water replenishment, supporting local job creation, honoring property taxes, and facilitating free AI education. These actions are crafted to heal community rifts and safeguard residents against potential…
US President Donald Trump said the United States should set its military budget for 2027 at $1.5 trillion instead of $1 trillion, arguing that the higher allocation is necessary to build what he called a “Dream Military” capable of deterring any adversary and keeping the country safe.Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth…
A standard glass of cow’s milk contains 1.1 micrograms of vitamin B12, which fulfills 45% of the needed 2.4 micrograms for daily adult vitamin B12 intake. Milk serves as the foundation for Indian household beverages which include chai, milkshakes and warm glasses that families can consume every day, thus providing an easy method to increase…
The HPA axis becomes active because of regular stressors at work, home, and in traffic problems, which trigger cortisol release for survival needs. Occasional stress episodes are fine, but chronic stress can harm mood, memory, immunity, and gut. Continuous negative thoughts in anxious minds create a cycle that increases normal brain activity by 20-50%. Break…
IndiGo will pilot allowances and add new ones from January 1 to boost staff morale, according to PTI sources. This comes weeks after the airline faced massive disruptions with 4,500 flight cancellations due to rostering issues. The move follows meetings between executives and pilots at various bases, as the carrier also faces pressure from foreign…
The first step many of us follow while preparing any chicken dish is rinsing the meat thoroughly. The thought that comes to our mind is “the more we wash it the more clean and safe it will be”. But did you know, in the case of chicken, food safety studies say something contrary. Studies show…
NEW DELHI: Amid all-round protests over Supreme Court’s acceptance of a uniform definition of Aravali hills, the Union environment ministry on Wednesday sought to defuse the crisis by deciding to further expand prohibited areas and directed a central institution to identify additional areas/zones in the entire mountain range where mining should be prohibited, over and…
