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Unified Pension Scheme Explained In 6 Simple Points

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Unified Pension Scheme Explained In 6 Simple Points

Most state/Union Territory governments have also notified NPS of their new employees. New Delhi: The centre on Saturday approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for central government employees which is expected to impact 23 lakh employees, aimed at providing financial security and stability for government workers post-retirement. What are some key features of the UPS? …

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“Selfish”: Pakistan Captain Shan Masood Slammed For ‘Awful’ Declaration As Bangladesh Take Lead

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“Selfish”: Pakistan Captain Shan Masood Slammed For ‘Awful’ Declaration As Bangladesh Take Lead

Pakistan captain Shan Masood has come under the scanner after Bangladesh took a sizeable lead over the hosts in the first innings of the ongoing first Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel slammed centuries for Pakistan in the first innings, with the hosts looking in control of the…

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NASA decision against using Boeing capsule to bring astronauts back adds to company’s problems

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NASA decision against using Boeing capsule to bring astronauts back adds to company’s problems

The space capsule program represents a tiny fraction of Boeing’s revenue, but carrying astronauts is a high-profile job — like Boeing’s work building Air Force One presidential jets. File | Photo Credit: AP NASA’s announcement on Saturday (August 24, 2024) that it won’t use a troubled Boeing capsule to return two stranded astronauts to Earth…

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“Hope He Gets To Know…”: Shikhar Dhawan’s Emotional Message For Son Zoraver

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“Hope He Gets To Know…”: Shikhar Dhawan’s Emotional Message For Son Zoraver

After announcing his retirement on Saturday, Shikhar Dhawan dedicated another heartfelt personal message to his 11-year-old son, Zoraver. Dhawan, who was granted divorce from ex-wife Aesha Mukherji in October 2023, lost custody of his son Zoraver. Instead, he was given only visitation rights and being allowed to connect via video calls. However, recent…

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How Boeing’s Starliner Mission To Send Sunita Williams, Barry Butch Wilmore On Space Faced Setbacks

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How Boeing’s Starliner Mission To Send Sunita Williams, Barry Butch Wilmore On Space Faced Setbacks

Boeing’s Starliner lifted off with Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams on June 5 The decision to transfer the crew of Boeing’s Starliner to a SpaceX mission after the spacecraft malfunctioned is just the latest twist in a long saga that has undermined the credibility of the US aerospace giant.  Here is a recap…

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Trump Struggles To Keep Media Spotlight In Battle With Kamala Harris

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Trump Struggles To Keep Media Spotlight In Battle With Kamala Harris

US Presidential elections will be held in November this year (File) Donald Trump, touting plans on taxes and health, tried on Friday to turn the page on a week in which he was overshadowed by Kamala Harris and struggled to focus on policy issues instead of personal attacks on his opponent in the US presidential…

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Israel Army Says 3 Soldiers Killed In Gaza Fighting

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Israel Army Says 3 Soldiers Killed In Gaza Fighting

Israel-Gaza war has been going on since October 7, 2023 (File) Jerusalem: The Israeli military announced on Saturday the deaths of three reserve soldiers killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip the previous day. The soldiers, two sergeants first class and a sergeant major, were killed in central Gaza, the military said. Two were killed…

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Gaza Talks Set To Resume In Egypt As Fighting Rages

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Gaza Talks Set To Resume In Egypt As Fighting Rages

Israel-Hamas war has been going on since October 7 (File) Cairo, Egypt: Negotiators geared up for a crucial weekend of Gaza ceasefire talks Saturday, as Hamas said it was sending delegates to Cairo but would not participate in the discussions, and fighting raged in the Palestinian territory. The United States, Egypt and Qatar have spent…

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J&K Assembly Polls Not For Statehood, We Have Bigger Goal: Mehbooba Mufti

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J&K Assembly Polls Not For Statehood, We Have Bigger Goal: Mehbooba Mufti

J&K poll results will be decalred on October 4 (File) Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that for her, the upcoming assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir is not for statehood or seat sharing but for a “bigger goal.” During the press conference for the launch of the PDP manifesto for the…

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Prohibitory Orders Near Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital Extended Till August 31

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Prohibitory Orders Near Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital Extended Till August 31

The extension is intended to prevent disturbances and maintain peace and order in the area (File) Kolkata: Kolkata Police has extended prohibitory orders near the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital for an additional week, until August 31. The orders, which were first imposed on August 18, restrict meetings and gatherings of more than…

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