The Ministry of Finance has set September 30, 2025, as the last date for eligible central government employees and past retirees under the National Pension System (NPS) to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). Employees remaining in NPS after this date won't be able to switch to UPS.
Himachal Pradesh has suffered over Rs 5,000 crore losses in this year's monsoon calamity, with 419 deaths reported, CM's media advisor Naresh Chauhan said in Shimla. He criticised MP Kangana Ranaut's absence, calling the BJP's "actress experiment" a failure, and urged stronger Centre support
Actor Josh Duhamel shared that playing a troubled father in his new film, 'London Calling', taught him an important lesson on parenting, E! News reported.
Shiv Sena leader urged Lok Sabha's Leader of Opposition to do some real work and "stop playing theatrics, photo ops and constant drama", as Rahul Gandhi continues to mount charge against the poll body.
Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib heaped praise on Team India, calling them the best side in Asia as well as the world. Having shared the dressing room with Indian players in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Naib said he has always enjoyed learning from them.
Sean Penn, who is all set to be seen in the upcoming film 'One Battle After Another' alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, opened up about working with director Paul Thomas Anderson and how unique the entire experience was, watching his work come to life.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday praised the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate reforms announced by the central government, describing them as a "Diwali gift" from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the nation.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday called upon Indian industry to shed any remaining hesitation in investing, expanding capacities, and boosting production, while also urging closer collaboration with the government on skilling the workforce.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday attacked the Centre over the house arrest of political leaders in the Valley. She accused the BJP of "weaponising the pain of people" and calling its approach "dangerous and utterly reprehensible."
The president also targeted fellow late-night hosts, Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, calling them "two total losers" and suggesting that their programmes should also be pulled off the air.
According to the MEA statement, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. President Putin warmly conveyed his greetings on Prime Minister's 75th birthday. Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt appreciation for
"All governments know that the horticulture industry is the backbone of J&K. Omar Abdullah called up (Union Minister) Nitin Gadkari today, but he could have done this 15 days back too. Government should have taken this seriously," Mufti told reporters.