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PoliticsPhoto: NDTV BusinessThe current Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees stands at 60% of basic pay. The Cabinet last increased it by 2 percentage points in April 2026, raising it from 58% to 60%. Pensioners also received a similar increase in their dearness relief. Employees are now anticipating another DA hike following Dussehra.
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PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesKerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has called for a stricter NDPS Act to impose harsher penalties on drug traffickers. He urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to hold a meeting with state home ministers to discuss a drug-free India. Chennithala highlighted drug networks uncovered during Kerala's 'Operation Toofan' that extend beyond state and national borders, emphasizing the need for urgent national intervention and legal reforms.
Hindustan Times··Thiruvananthapuram
BusinessPhoto: Amar UjalaThe historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand officially came into effect on October 20, 2026. Signed on April 27, 2026, in New Delhi at India Mandapam, the agreement grants Indian products 100% duty-free access to New Zealand markets. The FTA is expected to boost investments worth 20 billion dollars between the two countries.
Amar Ujala··New Delhi
BusinessPhoto: Economic TimesJapan has pledged $21 billion to build two semiconductor factories in New York to support the US chip industry and strengthen bilateral ties. Experts suggest this investment offers limited benefits for Japan's domestic chip production. Amid rising debt concerns, Japan plans additional investments in strategic sectors like AI and semiconductors to boost its technological capabilities.
Economic Times··New York
BusinessPhoto: NDTV BusinessJaguar has unveiled its first new model in eight years, an electric car priced at £130,000, marking a significant moment for the brand after its 2024 rebranding. The rebranding faced criticism, especially for a promotional video that lacked vehicles and showed expressionless fashion models, leading to mixed reactions.
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EntertainmentPhoto: HT EntertainmentSuperstar Yash, who co-produced and stars as Ravan in the film 'Ramayana,' urged fans to watch the movie with an open mind and not focus on minor VFX faults. The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Yash praised co-producer Namit Malhotra's vision and emphasized the importance of supporting such ambitious Indian stories on a global platform.
HT Entertainment··Hyderabad
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Photo: NDTV BusinessThe current Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees stands at 60% of basic pay. The Cabinet last increased it by 2 percentage points in April 2026, raising it from 58% to 60%. Pensioners also received a similar increase in their dearness relief. Employees are now anticipating another DA hike following Dussehra.
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