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 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…
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…
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…
Kotak Mahindra Bank Share Price Tumbles: RBI Restricts Digital Onboarding & Credit Cards Shares of Kotak Mahindra Bank (KTKM.NS), one of India’s leading private lenders, plunged nearly 11% on Thursday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) restricted the bank from onboarding new digital customers and issuing fresh credit cards. The central bank’s action, stemming…
Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar Resigns Amid Political Turmoil Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s Prime Minister and a prominent figure in the country’s political landscape, has announced his resignation, sending shockwaves through the nation. Varadkar’s decision, attributed to both personal and political reasons, marks a significant turn in Irish politics. A Surprising Announcement Varadkar’s resignation comes in…
Celebrating Nowruz Around the World Every year on the spring equinox, cultures across the Northern Hemisphere celebrate the arrival of spring with various traditions and festivities. Among these celebrations is Nowruz, the Persian New Year, a vibrant and ancient festival with a rich history and deep cultural significance. A New Day Dawns: The Meaning Behind…
