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The Times of India AAP launches website to showcase governance inspired by Ram

AAP launched 'AAP ka RamRajya' website showcasing work in Delhi and Punjab inspired by Ram Rajya. Sanjay Singh praised governments' achievements, emphasizing the vision of Ram Rajya. Atishi compared Kejriwal's struggle to Lord Ram's.

The Times of India Central govt employees to get HRA increase with DA hike

Central govt. employees' DA increased to 50% from Jan 1, 2024. HRA adjusted accordingly. Uncertainty remains on a separate HRA order post 50% DA hike. Ministry of Finance guidelines may influence HRA revision.

The Times of India EC serves notice to KCR over 'vulgar' remarks on Congress

Election Commission of India issued notice to KCR for "derogatory" remarks against Congress. The EC noted that KCR had violated the model code of conduct even after issuing several instructions regarding his speech. This comes a day after KCR stepped up his attack on Congress calling it a "government of lilliputs".​ ​

The Times of India Beyond Ayodhya: How other temples in India perform Surya Tilak

The Surya Tilak ritual, observed in Ayodhya on Ram Navami, is a centuries-old tradition mirrored in temples like Suriyanar Kovil Temple and Mahalakshmi Temple. Various temples across India perform this ritual with distinctive practices.

The Times of India How Australia is planning to tackle 'coercive' China

The new funding is part of a broader A$330 billion defense budget spanning ten years, which will see Australia’s defense spending increase to 2.4% of GDP by 2034 from just over 2% today. Most of the new funding will kick in after five years, reflecting a strategic shift to prioritize long-range missiles, drones, and warships.

The Times of India Old vs New Income Tax: Will Budget 2024 impact your choice?

Interim Budget announces no tax rate changes. Anticipation of tax law alterations in the full budget. Salaried individuals to select tax regime in April. Considerations for choosing old or new regime. Employees may adjust choice during tax return filing.

The Times of India Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to contest from Kantabanji

Naveen's move is meant to counter the growing influence of the BJP in the region and is expected to have an impact on the overall political dynamics in the state. By contesting from Kantabanji, Naveen aims to boost the morale of party workers and connect with voters in the region.

The Times of India Why NPCI did not invite Google, PhonePe and Paytm for its meeting on UPI

NPCI discusses empowering new UPI players, excludes major apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm. Newcomers seek incentives, brand visibility, and NPCI support. No clear solutions for UPI concentration risk yet.

The Times of India Rahul Gandhi faces awkward questions in safe seat Wayanad

Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad candidature faces strong opposition from Annie Raja and K Surendran, impacting national politics. Despite being a 'safe seat,' challenges like human-wildlife conflict and absentee MP allegations add complexity to the electoral dynamics.

The Times of India Are Rohit and Virat set to open for India in T20 WC 2024?

The T20 World Cup anticipates Kohli and Rohit Sharma's opening partnership. As per a report, Ajit Agarkar's committee mulls this move. Kohli's IPL form as an opener has been impressive, with 361 runs, a century, and two fifties. In nine T20Is opening, he boasts 400 runs at 57 average. Kohli's explosive 161 strike rate distinguishes him.