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The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved an interim hike of around 21% in minimum wages for workers in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad, following large-scale protests by thousands of factory workers in Noida. The fresh minimum wage structure introduced across worker categories, will be taking effect retrospectively from April 1. The agitation, which had…
The railway ministry on Saturday launched a reform to improve cleanliness on long-distance trains by deploying tech-enabled professional teams onboard.Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said all coaches, including general class, will now be cleaned as and when required during the journey.Under the existing Clean Train Station scheme, trains are cleaned at designated stations en route. Under…
KEONJHAR: A tribal man unearthed his dead sister’s skeleton and staged protest in front of a rural bank with the skeleton to get back her deposited money. The incident took place in Mallipasi village, under the Patna police station on Monday afternoon at about 1 pm. The bank officials became frightened after seeing the skeleton…
Veteran bassist Fred Smith, a pivotal figure in the rise of punk rock and new wave, has died at 77. Known for his work with Television and Blondie, Smith was celebrated for his melodic basslines and essential contributions to songs. His bandmate Jimmy Rip shared heartfelt tributes, remembering Smith’s humor and musical talent. Smith passed…
Assam’s chai culture extends far beyond its famed tea gardens, revealing a deeply personal tradition of rituals and unique flavors. Home chef Sneha Saikia highlights that tea is a cherished ritual, often enjoyed with pitha and traditionally served as pure red tea (Lal Sa) without milk, emphasizing community and mindful connection. When Prime Minister Narendra…
NEW DELHI : Bharti Airtel on Monday announced an investment of $1 billion by Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle and Anchorage Capital, through their affiliates, in Nxtra Data, the telecom company’s subsidiary in the data centre business.Airtel will also participate in the round as part of Nxtra’s efforts to expand its network across the country and…
Candace Owens challenges Erika Kirk’s single mother claim in Bride of Charlie series and questions role of her stepfather (Image via Getty) Candace Owens is making new claims about Erika Kirk. On Wednesday, Candace Owens released the first episode of her new series titled Bride of Charlie. In the episode, she questioned parts of Erika…
In a recent interview, Vicky Kaushal expressed his admiration for collaborating with the legendary Sanjay Leela Bhansali on their upcoming project ‘Love and War’. He highlighted Bhansali’s distinctive filmmaking style. This eagerly awaited film, which also features stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, is gearing up for a theatrical debut in June 2025. Vicky Kaushal…
BENGALURU: Fresh analysis of data from the Chandrayaan-3 lander has revealed that the plasma environment near the Moon’s southern high latitudes is far more active than earlier believed. The results, based on measurements collected between Aug 23, 2023 and Sept 3, 2023, mark the first direct observations of near-surface plasma at such low altitudes in…
Representative image (AI-generated) Pakistan saw a 14% rise in foreign loans and grants during the first five months of the current fiscal year (July–November 2025), reaching $3.032 billion compared to $2.667 billion in the same period last year.Of the total inflows, foreign loans rose 46.2% to $2.521 billion, while grants fell by 43% to $54…
