PFRDA notifies regulations for operationalisation of Unified Pension Scheme

March 21, 2025 8:40 AM

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PFRDA notifies regulations for operationalisation of Unified Pension Scheme

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has notified regulations for the operationalisation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This follows the UPS notification in January this year by the Government of India for Central Government Employees covered under NPS. The regulations...

Boxing set to be included in LA Olympics 2028 after IOC nod

March 20, 2025 8:59 PM

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Boxing set to be included in LA Olympics 2028 after IOC nod

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) member states today unanimously voted to include Boxing in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. During the voting held today, all raised hands in favour of boxing's inclusion in the LA Games, with no one abstaining or voting against it. Boxing was not included in ...

Bihar hosts Sepak Takraw 2025 World Cup, 20 countries participating

March 20, 2025 8:53 PM

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Bihar hosts Sepak Takraw 2025 World Cup, 20 countries participating

Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar inaugurated ISTAF "Sepak Takraw 2025" World Cup in Patna this evening. Bihar is hosting this World Cup first time. Twenty countries including India are taking part in the six-day event which is being held at Pataliputra Sports Complex Indoor Stadium in Kankarbag...

2nd edition of Khelo India Para Games begins in national capital

March 21, 2025 8:18 PM

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2nd edition of Khelo India Para Games begins in national capital

Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said that the Khelo India Para Games provide athletes with the best opportunities, helping them carve a path to success. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, today, he ex...

One way of Shambhu road from Punjab to Haryana opened for light vehicles

March 20, 2025 8:34 PM

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One way of Shambhu road from Punjab to Haryana opened for light vehicles

In Punjab, after the peaceful eviction of the protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri checkpoints with Haryana, last evening and the removal of temporary structures put up by the farmers, one side of Shambhu road from Punjab to Haryana has been opened for the light vehicular traffic. Patial...

Sri Lanka to hold local government elections on May 6th

March 20, 2025 8:09 PM

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Sri Lanka to hold local government elections on May 6th

    Sri Lanka’s Election Commission has said that the much-delayed Local Government election will be held on May 6. The poll body announced after accepting nominations from political parties and independent groups. The polls to 340 local bodies, were scheduled to be held in January 2023. In the afte...

Record 1.75 lakh devotees registered for Char Dham yatra on opening day

March 20, 2025 7:58 PM

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Record 1.75 lakh devotees registered for Char Dham yatra on opening day

Registration for the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand begins today. A record 1.75 lakh devotees registered on the first day by 5 PM today. This year, registrations will be Aadhaar-authenticated, and devotees will be required to provide their Aadhaar card details during registration. Of the total regis...

NHAI debars 14 fee-collecting agencies for irregularities

March 20, 2025 7:52 PM

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NHAI debars 14 fee-collecting agencies for irregularities

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has debarred 14 user fee collection agencies for irregularities in fee collection at toll plazas. In a statement, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways today said that the agencies have been debarred for two years for violating the provisions of ...