In a letter written today (February 27, 2026, Friday) to 8th Pay Commission chairperson Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, the Federation of National Postal Organisations (FNPO) requested merger of 50% dearness allowance (DA) with basic pay and grant of interim relief to central employees and pensioners with effect from January 1, 2026.FNPO secretary general Sivaji Vesireddy…
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…
(Recasts, adds details) LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Britain on Tuesday sanctioned oil pipeline giant Transneft among nearly 300 other Russian targets, in what it said was its largest package of measures since the early months of the Ukraine war. Announcing the sanctions on the fourth anniversary of the war, the government said Transneft…
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a talented player (Image via NBA) Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Boston Celtics on February 1, 2026. He has been ruled out with a right calf strain and carries an official “Out” status on the team’s injury report for the game at TD Garden.His absence comes…
India-US trade deal: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said that India is not disappointed over delays in the India–US trade agreement as every country will prioritise its interests. Goyal said that India remains focused on safeguarding its interests. “Not at all. Every country looks after its own interests. We have to protect…
South Cinema saw a busy January 23. The Madras High Court will decide the fate of Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ on January 27. Mammootty and Adoor Gopalakrishnan reunite for ‘Padayaatra’. Lyricist Vairamuthu was targeted at an event. Prakash Raj and Bhavana Menon met astronaut Sunita Williams. Adhik Ravichandran teased surprises for Ajith’s ‘AK 64’. January 23…
Trump’s remarks come at a time when the US has imposed 50% tariffs on India – among the highest in the world. (AI image) India-US trade deal: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that America would have a ‘great’ trade deal with India. Trump’s statement came during his visit to the World Economic Forum…
Delhi Metro Big Update: DMRC to start bike taxis, autos and cabs — check 10 stations, service starts from jan india.com Source link
Damien Martyn (Image credit: Instagram) Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn, who was recently diagnosed with meningitis and admitted to a hospital on the Gold Coast, is on the path to recovery, according to a report quoting his family. The 54-year-old former right-handed batter, who played 67 Tests, was earlier reported to have been placed in…
Joel Embiid injury update (Image via NBA) Joel Embiid is expected to be available when the Philadelphia 76ers face the New York Knicks on January 3, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. He is listed as probable due to right knee injury management, but his recent right ankle sprain no longer appears on the injury report….