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The Tamil Nadu government has increased pensions for nutrition organisers, Anganwadi workers, and village panchayat secretaries from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,400, along with raising retirement benefits. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin also approved enhanced family pensions and funeral assistance for deceased workers' families, emphasizing support for grassroots welfare staff.

Tensions escalated at Lucknow University as ABVP members attempted to recite the Hanuman Chalisa at Lal Baradari, leading to police intervention and detentions. The protest arose from claims of unequal permission for religious activities at the site, with heavy police presence maintained.

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CM Dhami Launches Development Projects in Tehri
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the inauguration and foundation-laying programme for several development projects along with the Bhoomi Pujan of the Primary

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) The Federal Reserve is moving to enshrine a rule that would remove reputational risk as a driver of banking supervision, a shift crypto advocates say could blunt a pattern of debanking in recent years. The central bank began codifying the change last June, directing its sup

The Assam Cabinet has decided to establish a fast-track sessions court for the Zubeen Garg case to ensure day-to-day trials. This aims to expedite proceedings in light of public sentiment and the case's significance, while maintaining judicial integrity.

BriaCell Therapeutics announced a public offering of 5.37 million units at $5.59 each, nearly 49% below its recent closing price, causing a decline in stock prices. Despite positive clinical results, investor sentiment has fluctuated significantly.

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Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH ) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expanded on a four-year roadmap designed to dramatically accelerate block production and transaction confirmations. The Strawmap, a visual plan released by the Ethereum Foundation's Protocol team, frames the network's

President Trump defied a Supreme Court ruling that declared his global tariffs unconstitutional, insisting he wouldn't abandon his aggressive trade policy. He warned foreign nations of potential consequences and reaffirmed his control over U.S. trade.

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Prominent personalities including former high court judges, retired bureaucrats, former ambassadors and retired senior armed forces officers have strongly condemned the "shirtless" protest by Indian Youth Congress workers in Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit,

The rise of unicorns in the AI era is accelerating, with startups achieving $1 billion valuations in an average of 4.7 years. India plays a pivotal role, producing 109 unicorns, primarily from Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Gurugram, while underlining the need for increased female representation among founders.

Holi 2026 faces date confusion due to overlapping lunar eclipse and Falgun Purnima. Experts suggest Holika Dahan on March 2 and Dhuredi on March 4, as the Purnima tithi extends into March 3.

The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana provides accident insurance of up to ₹2 lakh for a premium of ₹20 annually, accessible to individuals aged 18-70. Launched in 2015, it offers financial security for low-income families.

A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed in Balikesir, killing its pilot. Contact was lost shortly after takeoff, prompting a search that found the wreckage. An investigation into the crash's cause is underway.

(MENAFN- IANS) Dhaka, Feb 25 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League on Wednesday paid homage to those who lost their lives in the 2009 Pilkhana massacre and called for an end to "political exploitation" of the incident.
Slamming the previous interim regime, the party highlighted that the former

(MENAFN) US Representative Al Green was escorted out of the House chamber on Tuesday shortly after President Donald Trump began delivering his State of the Union speech, following a visible act of protest.

As the president entered the chamber, Green, a Democrat from Texas, raised a white

Paramount Skydance's Q4 revenue reached $8.15 billion, falling short of analyst expectations of $8.17 billion. As a result, shares dropped nearly 2% in after-hours trading. The company maintains its full-year 2026 revenue forecast of $30 billion.

The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit against UCLA, accusing it of allowing a hostile environment for Jewish and Israeli staff amid rising anti-Semitic incidents since the recent conflict in Gaza. The suit claims the university failed to prevent discrimination.

The Trade Desk reported Q4 revenue of $847 million, a 14% increase year-over-year, exceeding estimates. However, shares fell 17% following a weaker Q1 forecast, predicting $678 million in revenue. Customer retention remains high at 95%.

A dozen American F-22 fighter jets arrived at an Israeli air base as tensions between Washington and Tehran rise. This deployment strengthens U.S. military presence in the region amid potential military action against Iran.