Beyonce celebrates 20 years of ‘B’Day’; singer releases remastered album on 45th birthday

On her 45th birthday, pop star Beyoncé surprised her fans by releasing a remastered version of ‘B’Day’ album, featuring Spanish recordings, previously released bonus tracks, and a few unheard songs including “Can I Watch You” starring Pharrell and a new Spanish version of “Irreplaceable” featuring previously released vocals from the late Selena Quintanilla.

Nepal estimates $2.56 billion flood damage, faces $52.6 million recovery cost

In the wake of Nepal’s catastrophic floods, the nation faces over two billion dollars in property damage, leaving thousands displaced and in desperate need of essentials at relief centers. The destruction of roads and bridges has isolated communities, complicating aid efforts. Rescue teams are tirelessly engaging in operations to free workers trapped in hydroelectric tunnels….

Midcap, small cap outperform large caps on margins amid rising input costs

Large-cap firms saw operating margins contract significantly year-on-year. Mid- and small-cap companies experienced lesser margin contractions amid rising costs. These smaller firms also achieved higher revenue and net profit growth rates. Large-cap companies reported modest net profit growth, the slowest in seven quarters. Overall, aggregate operating margins for India Inc. declined.

8th Pay Commission: Can Level 5 employees get up to Rs 15,800/month extra HRA under 8th CPC?

Employee associations are advocating for increased House Rent Allowance (HRA) rates for central government employees, aiming to tackle escalating rental prices in metropolitan areas. These suggestions have been forwarded to the 8th Pay Commission for evaluation. If accepted, Level 1-5 employees could see considerable boosts in their monthly HRA. The definitive report from the 8th…