Cyclone Montha: One dead, thousands evacuated as storm weakens over coastal Andhra, IMD predicts…

The storm’s effects were also felt in Odisha, where normal life was disrupted across 15 districts. Read here to know what IMD said in its forecast.
8th Pay Commission: How much salary hike can central government employees expect?

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the Terms of Reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission, marking a key step in the process to review and revise the pay structure and service conditions of central government employees.
Delhi-NCR AQI Update: National Capital’s air quality remains ‘very poor’, GRAP II norms in place as pollution continues to bite

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in RK Puram area of southwest Delhi remains “very poor” at 308, as of 7:00 AM on Wednesday. Read here to know full forecast.
Bihar Election 2025: Mahagathbandhan CM nominee Tejashwi Yadav wants THIS from NDA, asks for…

Earlier, on October 19, Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan had reiterated his support for Nitish Kumar as the leader of the NDA alliance in the Bihar assembly polls and said that after the results, elected MLAs will once again choose the JD(U) leader as CM.
SJ-100 Charade: How India turned self-reliance into self-deception

The press release called it “a new chapter in Indian aviation history” and a step toward Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Politicians smiled for cameras. Headlines celebrated Indian manufacturing prowess. There’s just one problem: we’re fooling ourselves.
Delhi conducts first-ever cloud seeding trial to curb air pollution, artificial rain expected within…

The trial is part of the Delhi government’s broader strategy to mitigate deteriorating air quality during the winter months.
Bus parked meters away from Air India plane at Delhi Airport T3 catches fire; WATCH

The bus caught fire near C-34 Pier, Terminal-3, around 12:25 pm on Tuesday. “The bus is reportedly a CNG bus, and the cause of the fire is some technical malfunction,” the CISF said.
Good news for govt employees! Union Cabinet approves terms of reference of 8th Pay Commission

Former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai will head the Commission as chairperson. The panel will submit its recommendations within 18 months and it is likely to come into effect from January 1, 2026, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at a cabinet briefing on Tuesday.
8th Pay Commission: Will arrears be paid in a single instalment? Here’s what we know

The terms of reference for the 8th Pay Commission were approved by the government earlier in the day. Former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai will head the Commission as chairperson.
Bad news for Prashant Kishore, landed in controversy after being listed as voter of Bihar and…, EC issues notice

Poll strategist and leader of the Jan Suraaj Party, Prashant Kishor, has been embroiled in a major controversy as the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a showcause notice to him after noting that he has been registered as a voter in both Bihar and West Bengal.