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Brazil floods: Dam collapses in Rio Grande do Sul; authorities declare emergency as toll rises
Days of heavy rains triggered massive flooding, killing more than 30 people in Southern Brazil. On Thursday, Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul authorities declared a state of emergency after floods and mudslides caused by torrential rains. Officials say another 6...
DA hike announced: Govt hikes dearness allowance by 4% to 50%; new rate effective Jan 1, 2024
The Union cabinet on Thursday approved the hike of Dearness Allowance (DA) for the Central Government employees and and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners by 4 per cent effective from January 1, 2024, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said.DA hike announced: Gov...
Tripura CM Manik Saha declares 5 pc more DA for state government employees, pensioners
Agartala (Tripura): In a significant move to boost the financial well-being of government employees and pensioners, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on March 05 declared a five per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) effective from January 1, 2024. Manik Saha said, “I a...
Disproportionate Assets case: Madras HC sentences TN Minister K Ponmudy to 3 years of simple imprisonment
The Madras High Court on Thursday sentenced Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Ponmudy to 3 years of simple imprisonment in a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case. Justice G Jayachandran of Madras High Court sentenced the Education Minister and also i...
Cabinet hikes DA for Central govt employees and pensioners by 4%, increases MSP for Rabi crops
Dearness Allowance for Central govt employees and Dearness Relief for pensioners increased by 4%. The DA hike will be implemented from 1, July 2023; approved hike in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Rabi Crops for 2024-25: Union Minister Anurag Thakur on C...
Israel-Hamas conflict: Brazilian President Silva dials PM Modi, discusses situation in West Asia
With no ceasefire in sight, the conflict between Israel and Palestine entered day 36 on November 12. Israeli forces have entered the ‘heart of Gaza’ and targeted major hideouts of Hamas, killing top commanders. Israeli forces have killed thousands of ter...
Indian PM Narendra Modi hands over G20 presidentship to Brazilian President Lula da Silva
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over the ceremonial gavel of the Group of 20 presidency to Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the G20 summit here. "I congratulate Brazilian President and my friend Lula da Silva and hand over the gavel o
Tamil Nadu govt hikes DA by 4% for state employees, pensioners
7th Pay Commission Latest News Today: Bringing cheers to lakhs of employees, the Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday hiked dearness allowance of the state employees by 4 per cent.Tamil Nadu govt hikes DA by 4% for state employees, pensioners
West Bengal govt employees continue protest in Kolkata seeking DA regularisation
West Bengal government employees continued protesting in Kolkata on February 19. The protesters demanded regularisation of Dearness Allowance (DA). They are also demanding corruption free appointments in various posts of state government. The protest has continued for a
Portuguese police resume search for Madeleine McCann, British child missing since 2007
Portuguese police aided by German and British colleagues on Tuesday resumed their search for Madeleine McCann, the British child who disappeared in the country’s southern Algarve region 16 years ago.Between 20 and 30 officers, some in uniform, could be seen in the
Tripura to hikes DA for govt employees by 12%, effective from December 2022
Tripura Government has decided to increase Dearness Allowance (DA) or Dearness Relief (DR) for state government employees and pensioners by 12%, informed Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha. With this, the total DA has increased to 20%. The increase in DA or DR will be effective fr
ED raids over a dozen locations in Chhattisgarh owned by people close to CM Baghel
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducted raids in Chhattisgarh at more than twelve locations belonging to government officials who are said to be close to CM Bhupesh Baghel in connection with an alleged Disproportionate of Assets (DA) case.ED raids over a dozen l
Unrest in Brazil: Lula comments on capital storming, says rioters will fail in coup attempt
Brazilian authorities vowed to punish thousands of supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro who stormed the capital in Brasilia. The country was still reeling after protesters swarmed into Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace. Many protesters
Brazil riots: Former President Jair Bolsonaro in Florida hospital; over 1,500 supporters detained
Far-right former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a hospital in Florida on Monday as more than 1,500 of his supporters were rounded up in Brasilia after storming the capital over the weekend. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a left
Brazil Elections 2022: Bolsonaro and Lula face run-off after the surprisingly tight result
Brazil's top two presidential candidates will face each other in a runoff vote after neither got enough support to win outright Sunday in an election to decide if the country returns a leftist to the helm of the world's fourth-largest democracy or keeps the fa
Lula sworn in as Brazil President; vows accountability and rebuilding
Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in as president on Sunday in Brasilia and said he is committed to addressing the nation's inequalities. Lula is assuming office for the third time after thwarting far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro's reelection bid.Lula sworn in as Braz
Sensex falls for 4th straight day, ends 216 points lower; Nifty below 18,600
Closing Bell: Sensex falls for 4th straight day, ends 216 points lower; Nifty below 18,600; Jubilant Foods, LTI , Mindtree drop 3% eachSensex falls for 4th straight day, ends 216 points lower; Nifty below 18,600
Brazil presidential election 2022: It's a clash of titans as Bolsonaro faces Lula
Eleven candidates are contesting Brazil's presidential election on Sunday, but only two stand a chance of reaching a runoff: former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. Both are political titans, and eight of 10 Brazilians will vote for one
Sri Lanka violence: 8 killed in clashes; statue of DA Rajapaksa desecrated; shoot at sight orders given
Anarchy has washed over the island of Sri Lanka as protestors have now broken to pieces a statue of DA Rajapaksa, the father of the Rajapaksa brothers signalling the bubbling anger of the masses. Meanwhile, shoot at sight orders have been given fo
Modi Cabinet extends free ration scheme for 3 months; DA hiked for central govt employees by 4%
The scheme to provide 5 kg of wheat and rice free of cost to 80 crores of poor every month, ending on Friday, will now run through December 31, 2022, I&B Minister Anurag Thakur said. Cabinet also approves a 4 per cent hike in dearness allowance for centra
Economic condition is deteriorating, DA hike not so big: Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Speaking on rise in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury stated that it is not a big thing as the economic condition of the country is deteriorating.Economic condition is deteriorating, DA hike not so big: Con
Bappi da's lively nature will be missed by everyone, tweets PM Modi
Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi expressed grief on the passing away of noted Bollywood singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, who died at a hospital in Mumbai. The veteran musician-composer passed at the age of 69. The 'Disco King' breathed his last at the CritiCare Hospital in Juhu.Bappi da's
DA hike: Centre approves 3% Dearness Allowance increase for Central govt employees and pensioners
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3 per cent increase in dearness allowance and dearness relief for central government employees and pensioners, said Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday. Dearness Allowance and Dearness R
Will 'Ik Mauka Kejriwal Nu' trump over 'Lokan da CM' in a four-cornered battle in Punjab?
Punjab: In a four-cornered battle for 117 assembly seats, will the emerging challenger AAP trump over the divided incumbent Congress? How big a challenge will the Shiromani Akali Dal pose? And how will Amrinder- captain BJP's ship this time in Punjab? ET's Rake
Good news for central govt employees and pensioners, DA hiked from 17% to 28% from July 2021
In a major relief for lakhs of central government employees, the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (July 14) approved the hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) given to these employees from 17% to 28% with effect from July 1, 2021. The DA
Cabinet hikes dearness allowance by 5% for govt employees
In a Diwali gift to central government employees and pensioners, Narendra Modi government has increased the dearness allowance for employees by 5 percent. The hiked rate will be applicable retrospectively from July this year. "The government has increased the DA from 12 percent to 17 percent,
India's fight against COVID pandemic, an example for the world: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India's efforts to combat coronavirus had set an example and it is among countries which understood the pandemic's seriousness and took various timely decisions to fight the virus. He was addressing BJP workers to mark the 40th foundat
BJP 40th foundation day: Here are five things PM Modi requests party workers to do
Addressing BJP workers to mark the 40th foundation day of the party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged them to follow a five-point agenda. While calling the fight against coronavirus not less than a war, he urged party workers to ensure that no poor go hung
Indian economy to contract at (-) 7.5% for FY21: RBI
The RBI has revised its forecast of economic growth for the current fiscal year (2020-21) to (-)7.5 percent compared to its earlier forecast of (-)9.5%. The second half of the fiscal year is expected to show positive growth, Shaktikanta Das said.Indian economy to contract at (-) 7.5% for FY21: RBI
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