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New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a 3 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from July 1, 2025. This raises the existing rate from 55 per cent to 58 per cent of the basic pay or pension, according to a release by the Cabinet. The hike, aimed at offsetting the impact of inflation, will benefit approximately 49.19 lakh Central G ...Read More >
The couple were remanded in custody ahead of a plea hearing set for 16 December. The court heard that the couple failed to register Penelope's birth, provide her with GP care and "isolated" themselves from the wider world. When the child died, it is alleged they initially thought of cremating the body in the back garden of their home before contacting a funeral director. Tests following Penelope's death indicated "starvation over a prolonged period of many months culminating in fatal ketoacid ...Read More >
Photo Credit: Left: Instagram/@shashitharoor | Right: Unsplash South Indian breakfasts are simple, wholesome, and honestly, a little addictive. Think about it - fluffy idlis, crispy dosas, soft uttapams, or even pongal. Idlis, in particular, are irresistible. Pair them with coconut chutney or hot sambar, and you've got a breakfast that's comfort on a plate. Of course, not everyone sees it that way. A recent conversation on X (formerly Twitter) sparked some debate when a user complained about Ke ...Read More >
The story highlights the plight of migrant families, particularly children, working in brick kilns in Uttar Pradesh. Despite the promise of income, families often remain in poverty, with children missing out on education and other basic rights. The systemic exploitation keeps them trapped in a cycle of labor. In Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh district, countless migrant families toil in brick kilns, with many children like 12-year-old Rajni bearing the brunt of invisible labor. While parents strive fo ...Read More >
Bulandshahr/Aligarh, Jul 20 (PTI) In the scorching May heat, 12-year-old Rajni cradles her infant sister while stirring watery dal simmering in a soot-blackened aluminium pot outside her hut in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh district. Just as the thin lentils begin to look ready, she pours more water into the pot in a bid to stretch the modest meal, which otherwise wouldn't be enough to feed her family of eight. When asked how it tastes, Rajni responds in a defensive tone: "This is not bad... It's be ...Read More >
A day after Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA Sanjay Gaikwad was caught on camera thrashing a canteen worker at the Akashvani MLA hostel in Mumbai over "stale food", the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has swung into action. Officials visited the canteen on Wednesday, July 9, and collected samples of paneer, toor dal, Schezwan chutney, and oil for testing. The samples have been sent to the lab, and results are expected within 14 days. The incident occurred on July 8, when the Buldhana MLA allege ...Read More >
Katra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to inaugurate multiple rail projects, including the world's highest Chenab Rail Bridge, the Anji Khad Bridge, and the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link. These railway projects directly connect Jammu and Kashmir to the rest of the country. The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link is an all-weather railway corridor designed to provide seamless connectivity to the region ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, June 6 (Reuters) - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he looked forward to meeting his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney during the Group of Seven summit, after the latter invited him to the gathering over a phone call on Friday. India is not a part of the grouping but can be invited as a guest to its annual gathering, which will be held this year in Kananaskis in the Canadian province of Alberta, from June 15 to 17. "Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister (Carney)...thank ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI) Wheat sowing increased by 1.38 per cent year-on-year to 320 lakh hectare so far in the ongoing 2024-25 rabi season, according to the agriculture ministry data released on Tuesday. Wheat, the main rabi (winter) crop, was sown in 315.63 lakh hectare in the year-ago period. Sowing of most rabi crops is nearing end. Harvesting will begin from April. According to the data, pulses' acreage remained flat at 139.81 lakh hectare as on January 14, compared to 139.11 lakh hectare ...Read More >
Silica is an essential mineral for strong, healthy hair, but it's often missing from our daily diets. For vegans, adding silica-rich foods to your routine can transform your hair health. This article lists down yummy and healthy vegan snacks that are not only easy to make but also rich in silica. They provide a delicious way to strengthen your hair. Cucumbers are rich in silica, and turning them into chips is a delicious way to enjoy a healthy snack. Just thinly slice cucumbers, season with you ...Read More >
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