Congress donations fall nearly 75%, sharpest decline in a decade
Title: Congress donations fall nearly 75%, sharpest decline in a decade In the most striking...
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** The Uttar Pradesh government will raise the dearness allowance for its salaried workforce from 60% to 63% starting 1 July 2026, a 3% increase aimed at offsetting rising living costs. The move, affecting roughly 12 million employees, adds an estimated ₹3 billion to the state budget and aligns UP’s DA with the latest central government guidelines. Critics say the uplift is modest, but officials argue it safeguards purchasing power amid persistent inflation.
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending a decade‑long stint that saw him claim 329 wickets in 71 matches. While stepping away from the longest format to focus on family and limited‑overs cricket, Shami vows to mentor emerging pace talent and remains a key figure in India's cricketing future.
** The Bihar government has issued a directive banning teachers and pupils from creating short video reels inside schools during instructional time and limiting external filming. While officials say the move protects children’s privacy, educators and civil‑rights groups warn it could hinder modern teaching methods and raise free‑speech concerns.
Bihar NDA leaders led by CM Samrat Choudhary review the council results In the early...