Watch: UP thief checks in, bathes & dances in bike showroom before the real act

A Varanasi thief entered a motorcycle showroom before midnight and stayed for hours. He used the showroom’s facilities, including water and coffee, before changing clothes. The intruder then selected a premium motorcycle and rode away with accessories. Police are investigating the incident and circulating the suspect’s photograph. The thief’s leisurely actions were captured on extensive…

BMC panel clears Mulund dumping ground land for Dharavi redevelopment casting yard

The recent proposal to lease the Mulund dumping ground for the Dharavi redevelopment initiative has garnered approval despite pushback from Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress members. The designated land will facilitate a casting yard and the manufacturing of precast elements. Detractors highlighted a lack of open tendering procedures, hinting at possible favoritism, while proponents argue…

‘India can take risks, hit hard’: NSA says message to world clear after Op Sindoor

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval conveyed India’s strong stance against adversaries. Operation Sindoor was launched after a terror attack in Pahalgam. India conducted precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The operation demonstrated India’s military superiority and willingness to act decisively. This action concluded an 88-hour conflict, forcing Pakistan to seek peace.

FinMin warns against high turnover, payroll criteria in GeM tenders

The Finance Ministry has advised central government entities procuring consultancy services through the GeM portal against prescribing excessively high turnover and payroll requirements, saying such criteria could unnecessarily restrict competition. In an office memorandum, the Department of Expenditure said that procurement agencies should ensure that the prescribed minimum staff strength in a tender is commensurate…

8th Pay Commission update: Inclusion of pension, family pension revision in 8th CPC terms of reference demanded by central govt employee, pensioner bodies

8th Pay Commission latest news: Pensioner and employee bodies are advocating for the revision of pensions for those who retired before 2026 under the 8th Pay Commission. They are also pressing to eliminate the ‘unfunded cost’ provision from the commission’s guidelines. Both the Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj and AIDEF, representing millions of central government retirees, are…

Husband with Rs 11,000/month income ordered to pay Rs 25,000 monthly maintenance to wife, child with 5% annual increase; here’s what Delhi HC said

The husband said his salary hasn’t grown since his job began and claimed to earn just Rs 11,000 a month despite a UK hospitality degree, but Delhi HC wasn’t convinced. The court ruled that the maintenance paid to wife and son must rise 5% annually to beat inflation, rejecting a husband’s claim of limited income.