8th Pay Commission Approved Ahead of Budget 2025: Major Boost for Central Government Employees In a significant move just ahead of the Budget 2025 announcements, the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission. This decision, aimed at revising the salaries, pensions, and allowances of central government employees and retirees, has been…
India gears up to host the 46th World Heritage Committee Session of UNESCO for the first time New Delhi is set to take center stage on the global cultural platform as it gears up to host the 46th World Heritage Committee Session of UNESCO from July 21 to 31, 2024. This marks a significant milestone…
India Outclass Pakistan by Seven Wickets in Women’s Asia Cup Opener The Women’s Asia Cup 2024 got off to a thrilling start as defending champions India cruised to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Sri Lanka on Friday. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma laid the foundation…
Andhra Pradesh’s Natural Farming Initiative Wins Global Recognition: The APCNF Clinches the 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) program, a pioneering initiative by the state government, has secured the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2024. This award recognizes the program’s significant contributions towards global food security, building climate…
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill Star in Series-Clinching Victory Harare, Zimbabwe: India secured a commanding 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the fourth T20I, clinching the series 3-1. The star performers of the match were openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, who exhibited a flawless partnership of 156 runs to chase down the target of 153…
“Samvidhan Hatya Diwas: Government Announces June 25 as a Day to Remember the 1975 Emergency” In a significant move, the Government of India has announced that June 25 will now be observed annually as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ or ‘Constitution Murder Day’. The declaration, made on July 12, 2024, comes in remembrance of the imposition of…
Bumrah Bags World Cup Heroics Award, Mandhana Takes Maiden Player of the Month Honor Indian cricket fans are celebrating a double victory after both Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana were crowned ICC Player of the Month for their outstanding performances in June 2024. The prestigious awards, instituted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in January…
Smart Cities Mission Extended: Big News for Urban Infrastructure Careers! The wait is over! The highly anticipated extension of the Smart Cities Mission has been announced by the Government of India. This means good news for professionals seeking exciting careers in urban infrastructure development. Projects Get a Time Boost: Completion by March 2025 Initially set…
Mica Mines in Jharkhand Declared Child Labor-Free After Years of Concerted Efforts In a landmark achievement, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) announced on July 5, 2024, that mica mines in Jharkhand are now officially “child labour-free.” This signifies the successful culmination of a 20-year-long struggle to eradicate child exploitation in the…
A Squeeze of History: Google Doodle Celebrates the Accordion’s Musical Legacy On May 23, 2024, Google unfurled a delightful doodle honoring the accordion, a beloved instrument cherished for its distinctive bellows and cheery melodies that have resonated across music genres worldwide. The doodle itself was a vibrant display, transforming the Google logo into the instrument’s…
