Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh govt under CM Pema Khandu on Wednesday announced a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for serving employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners and family pensioners, raising the rate from 58% to 60% of basic pay or pension with effect from Jan 1, 2026.The revision follows the Centre’s decision issued…
Lucknow: The state tourism department has approved a Rs 3.72 crore project to restore a historic dharamshala at Naimisharanya and convert it into a modern pilgrim interpretation centre as part of ongoing efforts to develop the ancient spiritual town as a major tourism hub.Officials said Rs 2.98 crore has already been released as the first…
Alwar: A 19-year-old girl was allegedly gang raped in Dholpur district, police said Wednesday, adding that a case has been registered against two youths and an investigation is underway.The incident occurred in the Sainfau police station area. Acting on a complaint by the victim’s family, police registered an FIR and conducted the victim’s medical examination.According…
NEW DELHI: To enhance preparedness for radiological and nuclear exigencies, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday opened a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) field training and demonstration centre at Burari plains in Delhi.Inaugurated by DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat, the centre will be a unique DRDO-CBRN-centre of excellence comprising state-of-the-art facilities. These…
For many young actors, breaking into Hollywood may just be the ultimate dream filled with fame, glamour, fortune and global recognition. But for Tom Holland, the reality behind the spotlight is far more complicated.The actor and star of the billion-dollar money-spinning ‘Spider-Man’ franchise is one of the most sought-after stars today. He will also be…
BPSC releases 72nd CCE 2026 notice, online forms open, 1186 posts after withdrawal update details BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Bihar Public Service Commission has issued the notification for 72nd Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination 2026 for recruitment across state departments with revised vacancy count and application schedule. The notice, released on May 5, 2026, confirms online…
RCB’s Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal (Image: IPL/ BCCI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow today, with Phil Salt still recovering from injury. Former India captain Kris Srikkanth believes that Devdutt Padikkal should open alongside Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell, who has been opening in Salt’s absence, should instead…
New Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has begun extensive preparations for the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit later this month, with civic departments directed to ensure large-scale beautification and infrastructure readiness across key locations in Lutyens’ Delhi.Officials said the horticulture department has been tasked with installing unique flower varieties capable of withstanding sultry weather conditions…
CHENNAI: Amid the prevailing fluid political situation, which left actor Vijay with 108 MLAs and struggling to secure a simple majority to form the government, VCK general secretary Sinthanai Selvan has appealed to the Dravidian majors, the DMK and AIADMK, to propose party chief Thol Thirumavalavan as Chief Minister to bring political stability in the…
Hyderabad: Former minister T Harish Rao alleged that HYDRAA, which was created to protect govt assets and remove land and lake encroachments, is only demolishing homes of the poor while turning a blind eye to big shots encroaching upon lakes.Hundreds of farmers who met the BRS leader at his residence complained of attacks by the…
