New Delhi – The announcement of the 8th Central Pay Commission has reignited hopes among millions of central government employees and pensioners across India. With the Union Cabinet having approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) in October 2025, employees are eager to understand not only the potential salary hikes but also how much arrears they

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New Delhi – Delhi continued to reel under cold wave conditions on Wednesday, marking the fourth consecutive day of subnormal temperatures in the national capital. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Safdarjung observatory, Delhi’s representative weather station, recorded a minimum temperature of 3.8°C, plunging 3.6 degrees below normal for this time of year.

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Gurugram, Haryana – A biting cold wave tightened its grip over Gurugram on Wednesday, with the city recording a bone-chilling minimum temperature of 0.8 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The mercury continued its plunge across the National Capital Region (NCR) and northwest India, leaving residents battling extreme winter conditions just days

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday weighed in on the political speculation surrounding the potential reunion of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar. While the two sides have come together in limited local arrangements for upcoming civic body elections, Fadnavis suggested that

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Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh – Andhra Pradesh marked the arrival of Bhogi, the first day of the four-day Sankranti festival, with religious devotion, traditional enthusiasm, and a widespread sense of cultural celebration on Wednesday. Across towns, villages, and temple precincts, the state came alive with the glow of Bhogi bonfires, a symbolic ritual signifying the discarding

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday conveyed his heartfelt greetings to citizens across India on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, one of the most widely celebrated harvest festivals in the country. In his messages, he highlighted the festival’s deep spiritual and cultural significance while underscoring the unifying spirit of India’s diverse traditions. In a message

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Chennai, January 14, 2026: Tamil Nadu marked the first day of the harvest festival, Bhogi, on Wednesday with the customary bonfires, welcoming the upcoming Pongal festivities. The celebrations, which signify the discarding of old and unwanted items and the start of new beginnings, led to the formation of mild smog in some urban areas early in the morning.

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Hyderabad, January 14, 2026: Telangana ushered in the vibrant three-day harvest festival of Sankranti on Wednesday with the celebration of Bhogi, the first day of the festivities. Across the state, residents lit bonfires early in the morning, following the age-old tradition of discarding old and unwanted household items, symbolising the triumph of new beginnings and prosperity.

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As Mumbai gears up for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on Thursday, January 15, civic issues are at the forefront of voter concerns. For many residents, the elections are not just about political allegiances but about solutions to long-standing urban challenges that affect their daily lives. From redevelopment delays and erratic water supply to

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In a remarkable feat of maritime skill and heritage revival, the INSV Kaundinya successfully completed its 18-day voyage from India to Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday, marking a historic milestone in India’s exploration of traditional seafaring techniques. Skippered by Commander Vikas Sheoran, the 16-member crew achieved their planned journey with precision, earning accolades from maritime experts, government officials,

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