Incoming President Donald Trump is reportedly backing Indian-American Rohit Ramaswamy to succeed JD Vance in the Ohio Senate, as Vance prepares to become Vice President. If Ramaswamy accepts, he will be the first Indian-American male Senator, with Governor Mike DeWine set to appoint a successor for two years.
The BCCI mandated participation in domestic matches for national team selection and imposed restrictions on personal staff and families during tours after India’s poor performance in Australia. Players are also prohibited from personal shoots or endorsements during series, with non-compliance attracting penalties including fee cuts and potential IPL bans.
ITC Limited’s Chairman, Sanjiv Puri, emphasizes the importance of flexibility and employee empowerment instead of strict hour tracking in contrast to L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s remarks about a 90-hour work week. Puri highlights ITC’s commitment to a flexible work environment and focusing on employee potential rather than monitoring work hours.
Sunita Williams, an Indian-origin astronaut, conducted her first spacewalk in seven months alongside Nick Hague at the International Space Station to perform overdue repairs. This mission extended due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule, leaving Williams and colleague Butch Wilmore stranded. This spacewalk marks Williams’ eighth, signifying her extensive space experience.
8th Pay Commission news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission, sources told TOI. The Pay Commission decides the salary and compensation of central government employees, and with the 8th Pay Commission, they can look forward to a salary hike.
Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times after confronting an intruder in his Bandra residence early Thursday morning. The intruder fled after a violent altercation, and Khan was taken to Lilavati Hospital, where he is undergoing surgery. Mumbai police are investigating the break-in and reviewing CCTV footage.
In a shocking incident, an armed intruder broke into Saif Ali Khan’s Bandra residence, demanding Rs 1 crore and injuring Khan, his staff, and his son’s nanny. The attack happened around 2am, waking the entire household. Police have launched an investigation, describing the suspect as a man in his late 30s with a slim build.
The pay commissions are, notably, set up once in 10 years to recommend the government on changing the pay structure and scale of its employees As per Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday 16th January 2025 that PM Narendra Modi has approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission for the central government employees. … Read more
A 22-year-old bull tamer died and many were injured at a jallikattu event in Madurai’s Avaniyapuram during Pongal celebrations. The deceased, Naveen Kumar, was gored by a bull. His family demanded compensation and a government job for a member. At Palamedu, 51 injuries were reported among bull tamers, owners, and spectators. CM M K Stalin … Read more
The report on the Pannun murder plot, submitted just before Trump’s inauguration, urges swift legal action against Vikash Yadav and highlights potential diplomatic tension between India and the US. Progress in technology and defence ties was noted, while concerns over Khalistan separatist activities and possible US extradition of Yadav remain unresolved.
