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PoliticsPhoto: News18Hi BusinessCentral government employees may receive a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) before Diwali 2026, raising it from 60% to 63%. Employees with a basic salary of ₹18,000 could get an additional ₹540 monthly. The hike, if approved, will be effective from July, and arrears may be paid. The increase will benefit employees with various basic salary levels.
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HealthPhoto: HT HealthBreast cancer is commonly seen as a women's disease, but men can also develop it, though rarely. Male breast cancer is often diagnosed late due to low awareness and social stigma. Men may ignore symptoms like chest lumps, nipple discharge, or skin changes. Early recognition and medical consultation are crucial for better treatment outcomes, says Dr. Pragati Singhal from Narayana RN Tagore Hospital, Kolkata.
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WorldPhoto: Firstpost WorldTwelve migrants died in two separate incidents in the Aegean Sea on Monday. Six migrants died after their speedboat collided with a police patrol vessel off the coast of Lesbos. Another six migrants died when a small boat capsized near Samos, according to Greek authorities.
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WorldPhoto: Hindu WorldThe UN's World Food Programme announced it will stop monthly food assistance to 500,000 people in Gaza starting this month due to a lack of funding. Shaun Hughes, WFP country director, highlighted the severe funding gap despite ongoing acute needs in the region. The announcement comes amid widespread destruction in Gaza since October 2023.
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PoliticsPhoto: MintThe National Lok Adalat will be held in Delhi on October 25, allowing residents to settle pending traffic challans and other compoundable civil and criminal cases. Settlements can be made from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at venues including Delhi High Court, district courts, and Permanent Lok Adalats. Cases include cheque dishonour, money recovery, motor accident claims, labor disputes, and utility bill issues. Seven court complexes will handle traffic challans, with a daily limit of 50,000 challans processed.
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BusinessPhoto: News18 BusinessJio Platforms' IPO anchor book attracted bids worth Rs 2.5 lakh crore, nearly 30 times its Rs 8,110 crore size, showing strong institutional interest. The anchor bidding opened on October 19, ahead of the public issue on October 21. Major global investors like BlackRock, Fidelity, and GIC participated, signaling high demand for Jio's telecom and digital services listing.
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Photo: News18Hi BusinessCentral government employees may receive a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) before Diwali 2026, raising it from 60% to 63%. Employees with a basic salary of ₹18,000 could get an additional ₹540 monthly. The hike, if approved, will be effective from July, and arrears may be paid. The increase will benefit employees with various basic salary levels.
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