New Delhi: In a major decision, the government on Thursday decided to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners. The decision to set up the 8th Pay Commission was taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The 7th Pay Commission was…
Mumbai: Film celebrities and politicians, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Chiranjeevi, expressed shock over the attack on Saif Ali Khan at his home in Mumbai with several others questioning lawlessness in the city. The 54-year-old actor, who was injured after an intruder attacked him with a knife at around 2.30…
Peace, though fragile, seems to be holding in Gaza as Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire and Israel’s hardline stance has softened—at least temporarily. However, the question arises: who deserves credit for this breakthrough? Outgoing President Joe Biden or incoming President Donald Trump? On the surface, it appears that President-elect Donald Trump’s unequivocal warning to…
MS Shanker Rahul Gandhi, the Congress Opposition leader in the Lok Sabha, has once again stirred controversy with his incendiary rhetoric, this time challenging not just the ruling BJP but the very fabric of the Indian state. His remarks about “fighting the state” cross the boundaries of democratic dissent and enter the perilous territory of…
New Delhi: India on Thursday welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. The announcement of the deal comes after 15 months of conflict in Gaza. In its reaction, India hoped that the agreement would lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. The…
Pune: Using vivid digital images generated through AI-based tools, the Indian epics, historic military battles and monumental tales of valour through the centuries were brought alive in a grand show in Pune to mark the 77th Army Day. The nearly 90-minute military extravaganza titled ‘Gaurav Gatha’ had an exhilarating mix of live combat demonstrations using…
New Delhi: “Who wouldn’t want it, Bhaiyya?”. It was all that a shy Akash Deep could blurt out when Virat Kohli asked if he would like to own one of his bats ultimately scripting a rare happy memory in an otherwise devastating tour of Australia for Team India. The newest pace bowling workhorse in the…
Patna: RJD president Lalu Prasad dropped hints that the Mahagathbandhan helmed by his party might bring on board former Union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras, whom the NDA has sidelined in favour of estranged nephew Chirag Paswan. Prasad, who has of late been spending most of his time indoors, on account of old age and poor…
New Delhi: Senior IPS officer Sunil Kumar Jha was on Wednesday appointed as Special Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), according to a Personnel Ministry order. Jha is a 1993 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Bihar cadre. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Jha’s appointment as Special…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday visited night shelters and distributed blankets and food to the needy. He also directed the authorities to ensure that every person staying outside should be provided shelter during the winter season. A sufficient number of beds and blankets in the shelters should be made available while…
