8th Pay Commission update: Govt employee bodies push for at least 5 promotions, OPS restoration, higher CGHS allowance

8th Pay Commission update: Govt employee bodies push for at least 5 promotions, OPS restoration, higher CGHS allowance

The National Council (Staff Side), Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) meeting held in the Capital on Wednesday (February 25, 2026) covered several key topics, including increasing family units from 3 to 5, guaranteeing at least 5 promotions for employees, boosting annual increments, and reinstating the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in the 8th Pay Commission (8th CPC).Other…

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‘Fixing the basics’: New Zealand PM hails free trade agreement with India — more jobs, higher incomes & exports

‘Fixing the basics’: New Zealand PM hails free trade agreement with India — more jobs, higher incomes & exports

New Zealand’s PM Christopher Luxon, on Saturday, hailed the free trade agreement with India, saying that the deal fulfilled a key promise made by his government. “We said we’d secure a Free Trade Agreement with India in our first term, and we’ve delivered.” He further added that this “landmark deal means more jobs, higher incomes…

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'India continues to soar higher': PM Modi hails Isro's BlueBird Block-2 satellite launch; calls it 'proud milestone' | India News

‘India continues to soar higher’: PM Modi hails Isro’s BlueBird Block-2 satellite launch; calls it ‘proud milestone’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed Isro’s successful launch of LVM3-M6, which placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit, saying that “India continues to soar higher” further calling the mission a “proud milestone” in the country’s space journey.Congratulating Isro’s scientists and engineers, the prime minister said the achievement underlined India’s…

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Bharat Taxi App To Launch In Delhi On January 1, Offers Fair Fares & Higher Driver Earnings

Bharat Taxi App To Launch In Delhi On January 1, Offers Fair Fares & Higher Driver Earnings

The Government of India–backed Bharat Taxi app will be launched in Delhi from January 1. The new ride-hailing platform is expected to serve as an alternative to existing cab service providers and offer relief to travellers from high surge pricing. The app is expected to provide cab services at reasonable prices for passengers who have…

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