The Assam government has approved a 3 percent increase in the Dearness Allowance for state employees, effective from July, as a Diwali gift. The cabinet also declared plans for a Language Pride Week in November to celebrate Assamese as a classical language. ... [Read More]
27 October,2024 03:00 PM IST | Assam |The iconic Taj Mahal is shrouded in heavy haze as Agra’s air quality dips, leaving tourists disappointed with limited visibility. Visitors share concerns over the increase in pollution from traffic and industrial growth, impacting the experience of viewing the world-famous monument. ... [Read More]
27 October,2024 02:53 PM IST | Agra |Market sentiment is anticipated to remain cautious next week, with ongoing FII selling, weak earnings, and key corporate results in focus. Experts suggest the October derivatives expiry and US economic data may also add volatility. ... [Read More]
27 October,2024 02:46 PM IST | New Delhi |The Kerala government criticises the Centre`s delay in releasing aid for Wayanad’s landslide rehabilitation. Revenue Minister K Rajan has called for a special relief package and clearer disaster classification, marking the ongoing 100-day wait for central assistance. ... [Read More]
27 October,2024 02:40 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram |Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, urged citizens to strengthen the `Atmanirbhar Bharat` campaign this Diwali by supporting local businesses. Citing technological achievements like the MACE Observatory in Ladakh, he emphasised self-reliance as India’s new driving force. ... [Read More]
27 October,2024 02:34 PM IST | New Delhi |