dearness allowance

Factories told to ensure weekly leave and emergency care

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced a 2% dearness allowance hike for state government employees and teachers, raising it from 58% to 60% effective January 1. This decision, benefiting approximately 16 lakh individuals, aligns with the Union government's revision and will incur an additional annual expenditure of ₹1,230 crore for the state exchequer.

Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri is making a comeback to acting after three decades, having relocated to Mumbai from the US. She is actively seeking impactful roles in films and OTT projects, prioritizing artistic growth over fame. Seshadri expressed gratitude for fan support, stating her return is driven by personal happiness and a desire to explore challenging characters.

Joint Struggle Front Launched

Indian Army has issued a notification for the 95th SSC course in Remount and Veterinary Corps for 2026, inviting applications from veterinary graduates for officer entry. The recruitment is open for male and female candidates, with online applications closing today for men candidates. Selection will be based on screening, SSB interview and medical examination without a written test. Selected officers will be commissioned as Captains with pay in Level 10 and allowances as applicable.

The BJP government has also done away with the exisiting state OBC list in accordance with the Calcutta high court judgement and would set up a panel to decide quota eligibility. Last year on July 28, however, the CJI-led bench of the Supreme Court had vacated high court's stay on implementation of the new OBC list that had a total of 140 sub-groups under OBC-A and OBC-B categories, including 80 belonging to the Muslim community.

The National Highways Authority of India has initiated direct recruitment for 60 Deputy Manager (Technical) positions. Applications are open until June 15, 2026, with vacancies allocated across various categories including Unreserved, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, and specific disability reservations. Interested candidates should visit the NHAI official website for detailed eligibility and application procedures.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has finally made her much-awaited red carpet appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, putting all speculation around her absence to rest. The cameras refused to stop clicking the moment Aishwarya stepped onto the red carpet. The actress was also seen spending time with her close friend Eva Longoria.