Bihar CM Nitish Kumar disbursed over Rs 1,263 crore to 1.13 crore beneficiaries under six social security pension schemes via DBT. This disbursement covers August’s pension payments, following a recent increase in monthly pension from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100 which came into effect in June. The Old Age Pension Scheme has the highest number…
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has pledged Rs 5 crore from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) to support those affected by the recent devastating floods in Himachal Pradesh. The contribution will go to the Himachal Pradesh Aapda Raahat Kosh–2025.
German prosecutors have charged eight alleged members of the far-right “Saxony Separatists” with terrorism and treason. The group, anticipating Germany’s collapse, planned to violently seize territory in Saxony and establish a Nazi-inspired state, targeting minorities. Their activities included paramilitary training and weapons stockpiling.
Bihar’s Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary attributed the unrest in Nepal to the Congress party’s historical decisions. He claimed that Nepal and Pakistan would be prosperous if they were part of India, criticizing Congress for keeping them separate. Choudhary condemned the violent protests in Nepal, emphasizing the need to avoid anarchy despite potential discontent.
BPSC Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 3.0 candidates protested in Patna, demanding the release of supplementary results. The march towards the CM’s residence was halted by police near Gandhi Maidan, leading to allegations of a baton charge, which police denied. Aspirants, some in handcuffs, highlighted that many seats remained unfilled.
Following student protests demanding action against unauthorized occupants, Utkal University has initiated a survey to identify encroached land, estimated to be over 30 acres. The survey team is assessing slums and the Talapadeswari colony, while authorities have issued notices to illegal occupants of staff quarters, threatening eviction with police assistance if necessary.
Swedish company Klarna made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. Shares of the buy-now-pay-later firm jumped 30% after opening. The IPO was priced at $40, but shares opened at $52. The company sold over 34 million shares, raising $1.37 billion. Klarna’s CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, sees a big opportunity in the US market.
Beginning in the 2025-26 season, the NBA will change how missed end-of-period heaves are recorded. These missed long-range attempts in the first three quarters will be counted as team misses, not individual player misses. This adjustment aims to encourage more daring plays without negatively impacting player statistics, potentially leading to more thrilling games and highlight…
The Odisha cabinet has approved the development of a ‘New City’ near Bhubaneswar, spanning 800 acres. With a projected investment of Rs 8,179 crore over 15 years, the project aims to create a multi-economic growth zone aligned with Viksit Odisha 2036. The city will prioritize public transport, affordable housing, and cutting-edge infrastructure, including innovation hubs…
The Congress party is strategically planning to involve Priyanka Gandhi in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections to improve their performance, after Rahul Gandhi’s “Voter Adhikar Yatra.” The party aims to capitalize on her appeal, particularly among women voters, who have increasingly influenced election outcomes in Bihar.
