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Centre Increases Minimum Wage For Unorganised Sector Workers. See Details
The government on Thursday announced to increase minimum wage rates by revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), in a bid to help workers cope with the rising cost of living. The move will support workers, particularly those in the unorganised sector. Workers engaged in various sectors, including building construction, loading and unloading, watch and ward, […] More
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Couple’s “Best Wedding Gift Ever” From Parents Has A Coldplay Connection
If there were ever a competition for the best wedding gifts, it would be tough to beat this one. An Indian couple received tickets to the popular UK band Coldplay’s concert on their wedding day by the bride’s parents. While this happened months back, the video of the couple receiving the gift is making rounds […] More
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Indian Embassy In Beijing Asks Indian Nationals To Register With Mission
The Indian Embassy in Beijing on Thursday advised all Indian nationals residing in China to register with the mission, which will be a requirement for all future services to be availed from the Embassy. To further streamline and facilitate the process of rendering consular services to Indians, it is advised that all Indians, including students, […] More
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NBC’s Hoda Kotb announces she will exit flagship ‘Today’ early next year: Time to ‘move on’
NBC’s “Today” co-anchor Hoda Kotb announced she would exit the program early next year during a tearful segment on Thursday. NBC’s “Today” crew gathered on the on-set couch as Kotb shared the news that she would walk away from the Comcast-owned network’s flagship morning program in order to spend more time with her family. “So, […] More
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Kiren Rijiju’s throwback pics in leather jacket is too cool to miss
Union minister Kiren Rijiju shared nostalgic photos with his college friend Bhupender Chaudhary. A recent image captured them in a formal setting, while throwback photos showed him in a leather jacket. Known for sharing personal moments on social media, Rijiju is an MP from Arunachal West and holds key ministerial roles. More
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7-Year-Old’s Neighbour Sentenced To Death For Her Rape And Murder In Kolkata
A year and a half after a 7-year-old girl was raped and murdered and her body was found inside a sack, a court in Kolkata has sentenced her neighbour to death, holding that the crime falls under the category of “rarest of rare” cases. Pronouncing the sentence on Thursday, the special Protection of Children Against […] More
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Outrage over ticket prices for Eng vs Ind Test at Lord’s
Former English cricketer David Lloyd has raised concerns about skyrocketing ticket prices for the third Test between England and India at Lord’s in July nest year. With tickets costing up to £175, he fears that Test cricket is becoming exclusive to wealthy fans, potentially alienating regular supporters who cannot afford such high costs. More
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Feds seize Eric Adams’ phone after NYC mayor’s indictment
FBI agents raided New York City’s mayoral mansion Thursday morning in a predawn raid hours after sources revealed Mayor Eric Adams had been indicted by a federal grand jury. Adams countered with a video statement saying any charges filed against him would be “entirely false, based on lies,” and insinuated that his criticism of the […] More
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Task force on Trump assassination attempts to hold first House hearing Thursday
The House task force investigating the assassination attempts against former President Trump is holding its first hearing Thursday. “They’ve done a lot of work behind the scenes. They’ve interviewed dozens of witnesses. They gathered thousands of documents. They’ve been doing the work to lead up to the hearing, and I know there’ll be a lot […] More