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Also Read: Unified Pension Scheme: a suitable compromise for pensioners? The upcoming variant, the unified pension scheme (UPS), can halt states from reverting to OPS and instead shift to UPS. The UPS strikes a middle ground by reverting to a defined benefit system, but with some contribution from employees. For 2024-25, the Centre’s projected spending on pensions is ₹2.67 trillion.

education loan, for which an EMI of Rs 12,131 started in January. After paying for two months, Kumar sought an extension from the bank since he is unemployed. But that’s not by choice. Kumar has been waiting for a joining date from Infosys since receiving an offer letter in April 2022. Kumar’s situation is far from unique. Many students like him have been left in limbo after consistent delays in onboarding by IT majors despite receiving offer letters two or even three years ago. After more than two years of waiting, Infosys recently conducted pre-training rounds in July and August, andissued joining dates for October and November to more than 1,000 graduates. These roles, primarily system engineering positions, will begin at the Mysore campus. “It’s a huge relief,” said Ankit Jha from Jharkhand, who had nearly lost hope after months of waiting.

Twitter — without that distinctive, pointed ouroboros nestled at the foot of each post, the one that serves as a gauge, a currency and a vector of virality. The retweet — the capacity to share, quickly and easily, a contribution that you enjoy or endorse or otherwise wish to bring to the attention of others — was the innovation that made Twitter work. It gave a niche idea its purpose, turning a curious app into a transformative social, cultural and political force and, eventually, a billionaire’s plaything. It was not, though, deliberate. Retweeting was not designed by the cadre of developers who founded Twitter. It did not exist in the early versions of the app. There was, in its first iterations, no way of amplifying the best (or, later, worst) content that emerged from the doomscroll.

The Gateway's iconic elevation standing tall against the picturesque sea

Silicon Valley’ have to do with a popular Korean streetside food? Bengaluru, the tech hub of India, has been trending for some time now thanks to its unique culture. The hashtag ‘Peak Bengaluru’ trended a lot on social media, which showed techies working on their laptops while travelling and juggling office work with shopping. A fresh trend called "Deep Bengaluru" has been gaining attention across social media platforms. The movement started with just one post. On September 2, Nikhil Velpanur, at the well-known ramen joint Naru Noodle Bar, responded to severe criticism. In his defense of the restaurant he adored, Nikhil proudly identified himself as a «deep Bangalorean» and mentioned that he had savored over 1,000 bowls of ramen there. “Seeing a lot of hate towards Naru Noodle Bar and arbitrary ratings pulled out of their hats with no credible analysis or justification. I’ve eaten more than 1,000 bowls of ramen and am obsessed with Naru Noodle Bar before it even had a physical location in the courtyard,” he wrote on X.

As in previous seasons, participants will be completely disconnected from the outside world—no phones, no social media, and no visual contact with their prospective partners until they form a deep emotional connection. The experiment will culminate in a dramatic decision at the altar: will they say «I do» or «I don't»?

BJP president J P Nadda on Saturday took a jibe at the opposition saying all other parties are restricted to dynasty politics, while in sharp contrast, BJP is the only party in which people coming from ordinary families can also become the prime minister of the country. Speaking at BJP's online membership drive function in Patna, Nadda said in BJP everybody has equal rights and opportunity. «All other political parties are restricted to just dynasty politics....or some parties represent certain community...BJP is the only party in which people coming from ordinary families also become the prime minister of the country like Narendra Modi Ji,» he said. «In our party...everybody has equal rights and opportunity. In other parties, you can become president only if you belong to a particular family, particular caste etc. But, BJP is the party that represents the entire society», said Nadda.

Typhoon Yagi pounded south China's island province of Hainan with heavy rain and gusty winds, local authorities said Saturday. Yagi, the 11th typhoon of this year, made two landfalls in China on Friday, first striking Hainan and later Guangdong province. China has sounded a red alert on Friday and warned of floods in the southern region as Yagi made landfall first in Hainan followed by southern Guangdong province and is expected to hit China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and northern Vietnam. More than one million people have been evacuated in the affected areas with work, classes and businesses suspended and over 100 flights cancelled on Friday, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported.

YouTuber Nikocado Avocado, known for his eccentric mukbang videos, has shocked his audience with a significant weight loss of 114 kgs in just seven months. On September 7, he uploaded a detailed video about his transformation, triggering speculations about whether Ozempic, a controversial weight loss medication, played a role. In a 25-minute video titled '2 Steps Ahead', Nicholas Perry, popularly known as Nikocado Avocado, lashed out at his critics, likening them to «ants» who blindly consume online narratives. He embraced his role as the «villain» in his own story to keep his followers engaged. «You will continue to consume these stories about me,» he warned, “year after year, for as long as I tell the internet that I am the villain.”

asteroid named 2024 RW1 burned up in Earth's atmosphere over the Philippines on Wednesday, shortly after being discovered by astronomers in Arizona. The celestial event produced a green fireball followed by an orange tail, captivating skywatchers and igniting interest across the globe. NASA confirmed that early Wednesday afternoon, the one-meter-sized asteroid broke apart in the atmosphere over Luzon Island. Astronomers in Arizona discovered the asteroid only a few hours before it entered Earth's atmosphere. Dramatic footage of the incident was shared online, showing a bright green fireball lighting up the sky and creating a stunning visual spectacle. The European Space Agency noted that 2024 RW1 is just the ninth asteroid ever to be detected before impact, showcasing advancements in the ability to foresee near-Earth objects. “There was a brilliant flare in the sky as the asteroid burnt up over the Philippine shore,” said NASA. The quick detection and subsequent observation underscore the increasing capacity of astronomers to identify and track near-Earth objects, which is crucial for planetary defense.

A federal judge in Delaware has ruled in favor of a firm seeking assurance that it will be able to sell its minority stake in the parent company of former president Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform

While tennis fans savor the last matches of the U.S. Open, a subset of viewers have watched the tournament as a source of fashion inspiration

Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO, Radhika Gupta. According to Gupta, a Rs 2200 crores of fraud is heartbreaking stuff. How many reminders do one need? There is no fast route to be rich and if that route is advertised with fancy cars in tow, it leads to fatal crashes. Gupta posted on social media platform X that, “2200 crores of fraud is heartbreaking stuff. How many reminders do we need that there is no fast route to riches… and usually if such a route is advertised with fancy cars in tow… it leads to fatal crashes.” The CEO advised investors to stay safe and stick to dal -chawal investing as that works without indigestion.

Cardano’s $ADA is today performing the worst among the 15 biggest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

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labour ministry on Friday urged states to undertake labour reforms and expedite two-way integration of data for unorganised workers with the e-Shram portal for enabling easier access to central social protection and welfare schemes to them. Chairing the second regional meeting with states in Chandigarh, Shobha Karandlaje, minister of state for labour and employment, highlighted the critical need for labour reforms to make India the world’s largest economy by 2047, the ministry said in a statement issued after the meeting. “Our nation should transcend the colonial legacy in the existing labour laws which have originated in the pre-independence era. Therefore, the government has modernized, simplified and harmonized 29 labour laws into four Labour Codes,” she said.

Elon Musk will join the US government if Donald Trump comes to power. This has been revealed by none other than Donald Trump himself. Trump made this declaration during a speech to the Economic Club of New York, a group of executives and industry leaders. Trump said that, if elected President of the United States, he will establish a government efficiency commission, an initiative suggested by billionaire Elon Musk, who will serve as its chief, according to a report. Trump said that he plans to slash regulations, boosting energy production, adopting cryptocurrencies, and significantly cutting government spending and corporate taxes for U.S.-based production companies.

Kerala government on Friday announced disbursement of a two-month pension for over 60 lakh beneficiaries as an Onam gift. State Finance Minister K N Balagopal said that Rs 1,700 crore had been allocated for the purpose. «Around 62 lakh people will receive Rs 3,200 each for Onam. This is in addition to the one month's pension that is currently being given,» he said in a statement.

standard PS5 model, the blog image told a different story (via HT Tech). The blog post contains a lead image that displays both consoles, further fueling the anticipation surrounding the Pro model.

Navya shared pictures from the IIM Ahmedabad campus, including shots of herself in a smart black suit and a celebratory cake-cutting moment with friends.