Employee unions have sought a substantially higher fitment factor of 3.83. (AI image) 8th Pay Commission news: The Eighth Central Pay Commission is expected to adopt a measured approach while deciding the fitment factor, keeping in view the financial implications for both the Centre and the states as it moves into the concluding phase of…
On August 12, 2026, Total Solar Eclipse is going to take place. This will be an amazing celestial event for the sky watchers as they would be able to witness this rare event. This will be the most awaited event for them but unfortunately, this Surya Grahan is going to visible in India. Let’s check…
The ferry glides from one bank of northern Italy’s Adda River to the other, guided by a cable and pulled by currents, offering harried commuters five minutes of serenity and an alternate route now that a bridge closure has backed up traffic.Called “Leonardo’s Ferry,” the mechanism of the so-called reaction ferry was designed five centuries…
In the absence of rainwater, the Chitrakote Falls is seen as a stream of falling water through some parts of the rocks. However, once the monsoon sets in, everything changes. As the volume of water increases, the several small streams merge into one large horseshoe-like waterfall. Having the maximum possible width of nearly 300 metres,…
Shopping is often an inseparable part of travelling. While most of the time shopping is connected to colourful bazaars or just flea markets. However, worldwide, there are marketplaces that are attractions in their own right! Some of these markets have stood through centuries, and offering an insight into culture, history and tradition of the place…
NEW DELHI: : Govt on Monday told Parliament that there was no move at the moment to abolish long-term capital gains tax on equities for retail or domestic investors.“The tax policies, including capital gains tax rates, are revised periodically as part of the annual budgetary process and legislative revisions after taking into consideration the macroeconomic…
Most of us complain when our hair takes too long to dry.For Renu Dhariyal, washing her hair is something she has to set aside hours for.The Uttarakhand resident has been named the new Guinness World Records holder for the longest hair on a living woman. Her hair measures an incredible 271.5 cm (8 feet 10…
The chemist licked his fingers after dinner, and uncovered the first artificial sweetener. Image credit – Wikimedia The odd flavor detected while eating dinner sparked one of the greatest innovations in the modern food industry. In 1879, Constantin Fahlberg, a chemist, was experimenting in Ira Remsen’s chemistry laboratory in Johns Hopkins University. He noted that…
India have withdrawn from the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup as they look to prioritise their international friendly against five-time world champions Brazil in October, All India Football Federation (AIFF) deputy secretary general M Satyanarayanan said on Thursday.As previously reported by The Times of India, India will not take part in the new tournament because of…
MUMBAI: Discussions across medical forums in recent weeks have centred around “problems” with the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act after two court interventions put gynaecologists under scrutiny.“Why are doctors being made scapegoats?” asked senior Mumbai gynaecologist Dr Sudhir Naik, reflecting the anger in medical circles.In one case, an FIR was filed against a gynaecologist…
Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has accused the United States of using the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference to misrepresent Tehran’s nuclear programme and deflect attention from Washington’s own violations, as tensions between the two countries escalated at the UN.In a statement shared on its official X account, the mission said all of…
The day puts you in the notice of important people. Superiors, bosses, or authority figures may show support, and that can boost your confidence even if you began the morning feeling a little slow. Jupiter helps status matters, while the Moon brings openings through professional circles and side income routes.Yet the emotional picture at home…
