8th Pay Commission update: Centre breaks silence on basic pay–dearness allowance merger: here's all you need to know

8th Pay Commission update: Centre breaks silence on basic pay–dearness allowance merger: here’s all you need to know

NEW DELHI: The central government has clarified that it is not considering any proposal to merge dearness allowance (DA) or dearness relief (DR) with the basic pay of central government employees and pensioners.In a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Monday, minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary said, “No proposal regarding merger of…

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Did Pakistan send expired aid to flood-hit Sri Lanka? Social media pokes fun

Did Pakistan send expired aid to flood-hit Sri Lanka? Social media pokes fun

Pakistan’s relief material sent to Sri Lanka Pakistan’s relief material sent to Sri Lanka Pakistan’s relief material sent to Sri Lanka Pakistan’s relief material sent to Sri Lanka Pakistan’s relief material sent to Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: The Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka faced criticism online after sharing images of relief materials sent to…

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Gold price today: How much 18K, 22K gold costs in your city? Check rates for Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru & more

Gold price today: How much 18K, 22K gold costs in your city? Check rates for Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru & more

Gold prices eased on Tuesday as traders chose to cash in recent gains, mirroring the softer sentiment in overseas markets. The pullback ended the strong run in bullion seen in the previous session.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the benchmark contract slipped to Rs 1,30,266 per 10 grams. The February 2026 futures also headed lower, giving…

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Bangladesh: BNP hails PM Modi's concern for critical Khaleda Zia; terms it a 'gesture of goodwill'

Bangladesh: BNP hails PM Modi’s concern for critical Khaleda Zia; terms it a ‘gesture of goodwill’

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia (ANI file photo) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Tuesday expressed its gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he conveyed concern and extended good wishes to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who remains in a critical condition. Zia, 80, a long-time rival of Bangladesh’s longest-serving leader Sheikh Hasina,…

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says humans can't rely on brains alone to succeed at workplace, they need…

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says humans can’t rely on brains alone to succeed at workplace, they need…

In a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella argues that emotional intelligence is essential for business leaders. He posits that while AI can manage technical tasks, the human touch—through empathy and collaboration—remains irreplaceable in driving success. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasized that emotional intelligence is becoming increasingly vital in the workplace…

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