Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman denied Congress’s claims of government U-turns on pension and capital gains indexation. She explained the new pension scheme is different from the previous ones, offering assured benefits. Sitharaman criticized Congress’s efforts in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, emphasizing the revised scheme’s advantages for employees and manageable government costs.
During the 2007-2008 Border-Gavaskar Test series, Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh faced allegations of racial abuse against Australian player Andrew Symonds. The incident led to a heated controversy and strained relations between the teams. A subsequent hearing downgraded the charge to offensive language, enabling the continuation of the series. Sachin Tendulkar’s role in the Monkeygate scandal…
Cyclone Dana is nearing the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, with landfall expected between October 24-25, bringing wind speeds of 100-120 km/h. Extensive evacuations are underway, schools are closed, and flights are suspended. PM Modi and other officials are monitoring the situation, while over 7,000 relief camps in Odisha have been established to aid…
Former President Donald Trump is expected to attack Vice President Kamala Harris on the third anniversary of the deadly Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 Americans during the Biden administration’s Afghanistan withdrawal. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, is expected to visit Arlington National Cemetery to pay his respects to the service members killed in the…
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved an agreement on Monday with the federal government to overhaul the city’s police training and use-of-force policies in response to the 2020 police killing of George Floyd. The agreement incorporates and builds on changes Minneapolis police have made since former officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering Floyd…
A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok crashed at Muan airport in South Korea, killing 176 of the 181 passengers on board. The plane skidded off the runway due to landing gear failure and struck a concrete barrier. Initial reports suggest a bird was stuck in the wing. Recovery operations are ongoing, and investigations are underway…