FESTIVALS

Cabinet Approves 3% Hike In Dearness Allowance

With Diwali approaching, the Union Cabinet announced a 3 percent increase in the dearness allowance (DA) for central government employees, along with a similar 3 percent rise in dearness relief (DR) for pensioners. This adjustment will benefit approximately 4.9 million central government employees and 6.5 million pensioners. DA and DR...

E-Commerce Sales Hit $6.5 Billion In A Week, Up 26% 

Online marketplaces achieved sales totaling $6.5 billion during a week of festive promotions, marking a 26 percent increase compared to last year. Mobile phones, electronics, consumer durables, home goods, and general merchandise accounted for about three-quarters of this figure, as reported by The Economic Times. According to e-commerce consultancy Datum...

Mumbai’s Monsoon: Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms Disrupt Festivities

On Thursday night, Mumbai was hit by a sudden and intense downpour accompanied by violent thunderstorms and striking lightning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had only issued a ‘yellow’ alert for light to moderate rainfall. Mumbaikars shared their experiences and frustration of this sudden weather change on X. One user...

Varanasi: Ghats Cleaning Underway Ahead Of Festivals

The cleaning work of Ganga ghats in Varanasi continues ahead of the increased footfall expected during the upcoming festivals of Navratri and Dussehra. "We are cleaning the ghats for the upcoming festivals of Chatth, Navratri, and Diwali. The cleaning work starts at 8 am and continues till 6 pm... The...