The Union Cabinet on Saturday approved a new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central government employees, which guarantees a pension amounting to 50% of the average salary earned during the last 12 months of service. To facilitate this, the government will increase its contribution to the pension corpus from the current 14% to 18.5% of the basic pay and dearness allowance of

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been recognized as one of the top three central bankers in the world for the second year in a row by the US-based magazine Global Finance. Das earned an ‘A+’ rating in the 2024 Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards, as announced by the RBI on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. “We are delighted to announce that RBI Governor @DasShaktikanta has been awarded an ‘A+’ rating in the Global

This morning, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, and Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy hurriedly traveled to New Delhi following a summons from the Congress high command. While it was initially speculated that their visit might involve discussions about ministerial portfolios or the appointment of the PCC chief, it has emerged that the real issue at hand is quite different. The immediate cause for their summons appears to be recent dem

In the 2019 Andhra Pradesh elections, Prashant Kishor and his team from IPAC played a pivotal role in securing a major victory for Jagan Mohan Reddy’s Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress (YCP). However, the 2024 elections saw a drastic reversal of fortunes for Reddy, with IPAC's involvement leading to a stunningly poor performance. From being the Chief Minister, Jagan Mohan Reddy was reduced to a mere MLA, with YCP securing only 11 seats compared to the anticipated 151. Despit

Recent data shows US job growth over the past year was notably weaker than initially estimated. According to new information released Wednesday, there were 818,000 fewer jobs in March 2024 than originally reported. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) performs an annual review of employment data, aligning monthly payroll survey figures with those from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). This preliminary revision is the largest downward adjustment since 2009, suggest

Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is making strides on Wall Street, attracting support from key financial figures despite her previous confrontations with big business. Since President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race in July, Harris has garnered backing from prominent Wall Street leaders. Her more favorable stance with Wall Street is notable compared to Biden

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accepted his party’s nomination for vice president at the Democratic National Convention held in Chicago on Wednesday. “It is the greatest honor of my life to accept your nomination for vice president of the United States,” Walz stated. He also expressed his gratitude to Kamala Harris for including him on the ticket and to President Joe Biden for “four years of remarkable and historic leadership.” A video

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Ukraine on Friday, according to officials, following Kyiv's criticism of him for embracing President Vladimir Putin during his recent visit to Russia, a traditional ally of India. The Indian foreign ministry announced on Monday that Modi will first travel to Poland on Thursday before heading to Ukraine the following day. Modi has carefully navigated between upholding India's historically strong relationship with R

The Union Health Ministry has instructed all airports and border authorities at land ports with Bangladesh and Pakistan to monitor incoming international passengers for Mpox symptoms, according to official sources on Sunday. In response, the ministry has designated three Centre-run hospitals in Delhi—Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital, and Lady Hardinge Medical College—as nodal centers for the isolation, management, and treatment of Mpox patients. Additional

Following US Presidential candidate Donald Trump's suggestion that he might consider appointing Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to an advisory role in his administration, Musk responded with a social media post indicating his willingness to serve. The post features Musk in front of a podium marked "Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)," a nod to Dogecoin, the meme-inspired cryptocurrency. This response came after Trump, the leading Republican contender in the upco

On Sunday night, West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose announced that he had convened an emergency meeting with a diverse group from Bengal society. The purpose of this meeting was to update them on the actions taken in response to the rape and murder case at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital and to gather their feedback on the matter. This development follows a letter from former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who urged both West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Ba

Today, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu embarked on a significant trip to Delhi, where he engaged in a high-profile meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence. Accompanied by TDP MPs Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Rammohan Naidu, Lavu Krishna Devarayulu, and BJP’s Srinivasa Varma, Naidu's visit is centered on a critical appeal to accelerate the disbursement of Rs 15,00

India celebrated Independence Day on the 15th of this month with traditional festivities, including the Governor of Andhra Pradesh hosting an “At Home” event at his residence. This event featured flag hoisting, a parade, and high tea, and is a customary celebration on both Independence Day and Republic Day. Despite receiving an invitation, Jagan Mohan Reddy, the leader of the Yuvajana Sramik

In Andhra Pradesh, a significant shift has occurred in the state's police department following the transition from YCP to TDP government. Over 16 IPS officers, who were previously known for their allegiance to the YCP, have been stripped of their posts and are now waiting for new assignments. This move, seen as a demotion, underscores the changing dynamics of political loyalty within the state’s law enforcement agencies. Key officers affected by this reshuffle include PSR

Hockey India has honored PR Sreejesh, the revered goalkeeper who played a pivotal role in India's back-to-back Olympic bronze victories, by retiring his jersey number 16 at the senior level. This gesture is a testament to his extraordinary contributions and remarkable career spanning nearly two decades. The decision to retire the number 16 jersey, while allowing it to remain in circulation at the junior level, underscores Sreejesh's lasting legacy in Indian hockey. During a

The Democratic primary that many hoped to avoid has unfolded, largely behind the scenes, with intense competition for the role of Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. The final phase of the selection process has taken an unpleasant turn, with donors, interest groups, and political factions within the party debating their preferred candidates and highlighting the weaknesses of others. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, considered a top contender, has faced significant opp

USCIS Announces Second Round of H-1B Visa Lottery for FY 2025 The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced plans for a second round of random selection for H-1B visa applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2025. This follows the initial lottery held in March, which included both the regular H-1B cap and the advanced degree exemption, also known as the master’s cap. Selected individuals from the first lottery were able to file their H-1B petitions between A

It is very much evident that CM Revanth Reddy has been going particularly hard against the drug peddling and consumption activity in Hyderabad. The Telangana government recently introduced rapid drug tests that would detect drugs from samples in just 10 minutes.  Now, in a new enforcement, the Telangana government has enforced a new measure at the pubs in Hyderabad which are otherwise seen as breeding grounds for drug abusers.  Hyderabad police have reportedly de

While it is an established fact that Nandamuri Balakrishna has the bloodline of the legendary Sr NTR, his political connections have hit a new peak now. In fact, Balayya can be called the most "connected" politician in the Telugu land.  Firstly, Balayya's father Sr NTR is the late chief minister of erstwhile AP and founder of Telugu Desam which has been relevant in Telugu politics for the last 4 decades and is one of the oldest regional parties in the country.&nbs

In his first major Delhi tour after fully assuming his duties as the CM of AP, Chandrababu Naidu is bound to discuss several relevant topics with PM Modi. Naidu, along with Payyavula Keshav, Narayana, and others is set to meet the BJP bosses and union ministers to discuss the underlying issues related to AP. It is heard that a very important yet grossly ignored topic is likely to be presented by Chandrababu at the center. This is regarding the control of prices of essential commodit