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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.

Joint Struggle Front Launched

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.

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.

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited announces recruitment for 255 Stipendiary Trainee/Technician roles at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project. Applications open June 8, 2026, closing June 29, 2026. Various trades are available. Candidates can apply online. Successful trainees will receive a stipend and may be absorbed as Technicians.

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.

IPL 2026 is witnessing a worrying decline in fielding standards, with a catching efficiency of just 77.9% across 59 matches. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has led the criticism, highlighting repeated errors and poor catching. Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag also admitted that fielding lapses contributed to his team's recent defeat.

GO For Wage implemented Already: VMC

Bihar's government has adopted an ambitious Rs 72,901 crore borrowing strategy dedicated to enhancing development and streamlining administrative functions. This includes a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with Singapore's GFTN to foster an AI ecosystem, set to empower thousands through training and bolster the startup landscape.

Once Mamata Banerjee’s strongest urban constituency, Bengal’s bhadralok were driven up the wall by corruption, job scams, civic decay and the handling of the RG Kar rape and murder, write Dwaipayan Ghosh & Dipawali Mitra

As Norway Chess moves to Oslo for its 2026 edition, all eyes are on the Indian contingent. From World Champion D Gukesh seeking urgent form before his title defence to Koneru Humpy making a highly anticipated return to the board, we break down the biggest storylines dominating the 12-day double round-robin tournament.

Singer Keneeshaa Francis has announced that she is stepping away from social media and leaving Chennai amid the ongoing controversy surrounding her alleged relationship with actor Ravi Mohan after his separation from wife Aarti Ravi. In a lengthy and emotional note shared online, Keneeshaa said she was “giving up” after months of online trolling, public scrutiny and controversy.