Author: Sharad Natani
With the festive season underway, over 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners are on edge as the Modi government is expected to announce a much-awaited Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) hike ahead of Diwali. According to reports, the Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, urging her to take an early decision on the DA/DR installment due since July 1, 2025. Traditionally, the government revises DA and DR twice a year—in January and July—and the announcement for the second hike usually arrives in late September. How Much the…
Delhi-NCR is about to get a major aviation boost as the long-awaited Jewar International Airport in Noida is set to be inaugurated on October 30, 2025. According to Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, commercial flights are expected to commence 45 days after the inauguration, marking a new era of connectivity for the region. Located about 75 km from Delhi, Jewar International Airport will be the second international airport in the NCR region after IGI Airport and is designed to handle the ever-growing passenger demand. Airlines have already expressed keen interest, with several planning direct connections from Jewar once…
A growing scandal has engulfed a prominent ashram in Delhi after more than 15 women came forward accusing Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati of molestation, harassment, and fraud. The accused, who had been serving as director of the Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management (run by the Sri Sringeri Math), has been removed from his post with immediate effect. Originally from Odisha and formerly known as Swami Parthasarathy, Chaitanyananda Saraswati had lived at the Vasant Kunj ashram for the past 12 years. But this is not his first brush with the law. In 2009, a case involving fraud and molestation was filed…
Preeti Pal has etched her name in Indian sports history. Overcoming cerebral palsy, societal bias, and financial hardship, the 24-year-old sprinter from Meerut has become the first Indian ever to win Paralympic track medals — and now she’s been named one of India’s official flagbearers at the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. The championships, scheduled from September 27 to October 5 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, mark the largest para-athletics event India has ever hosted. Alongside Paralympic gold medalist Dharambir Singh, Preeti will lead a 73-member Indian contingent, inspiring millions with her journey of grit and glory. From…
In a major leap for India’s defence and aerospace capabilities, the country is developing ‘Rama,’ the world’s first dual stealth drone, designed to outsmart both radar and infrared detection systems. This game-changing platform is set to be tested during India’s upcoming military exercise ‘Cold Start’, the largest such drill since Operation Sindoor. Cold Start: India’s Biggest Military Drill in Years Scheduled for the first week of October, ‘Cold Start’ will test the preparedness of India’s armed forces against new-age aerial threats. The exercise will evaluate drones, counter-drone systems, and AI-driven air defence technologies, helping the military identify gaps and strengthen…
In a historic push to make India a global cruise tourism hub, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the country’s largest and most advanced cruise terminal in Mumbai this Saturday. The world-class facility, sprawling over 415,000 square feet, is designed to handle up to 1 million passengers annually, setting a new benchmark for Indian maritime infrastructure. A State-of-the-Art Marvel on the Arabian Sea Named the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT), the facility is a cornerstone of the government’s ambitious ‘Samudra se Samriddhi’ programme. It can simultaneously berth five cruise ships, offering a seamless gateway for both domestic and international travellers.…