Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi said the higher DA and DR will be added to the October 2025 pay and pension. The arrears for July to September 2025 will be given in November 2025.

Those under the 7th Pay Commission will get this benefit. Payments with 50 paise or more will round up to the next rupee. Smaller fractions will be ignored. This raise helps employees and pensioners manage rising living costs.

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Construction of about 75 percent of the sanctioned houses has been completed. Most states have achieved 75 percent progress, while some, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Haryana, lag below 60 percent, said Dr Soumya Kanti Ghosh, SBI’s Group Chief Economic Advisor.

PMAY-U 2.0, launched on September 1, 2024, provides Central Assistance to one crore eligible urban families. The scheme targets EWS, LIG, and MIG families without a pucca house, allowing them to purchase or construct homes. Housing benefits are widely distributed across states, including low-income regions.

The report highlighted positive impacts on household spending. Debit card usage increased among low-income households, reflecting financial freedom through subsidised housing loans. Women borrowers showed higher discretionary spending via UPI. Urban and semi-urban areas experienced a rise in digital transactions after PMAY instalments were disbursed.

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Highlighting the NSG’s legacy since 1984, Shah praised its decisive role in major operations like the Akshardham and 26/11 attacks. He announced the establishment of a new NSG hub in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, expanding the elite force’s network to seven hubs across India, including Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Jammu.

The Home Minister reaffirmed India’s “zero terrorism policy” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He mentioned legal reforms and operations such as the abrogation of Article 370, surgical strikes, and air strikes that weakened terror networks. Shah also referenced “Operation Sindoor” and “Operation Mahadev,” which targeted terror camps and operatives.

He also appreciated the CAPF’s contribution to environmental protection, noting 6.5 crore saplings planted since 2019. Shah laid the foundation for a Rs 141 crore Special Training Centre in Manesar to strengthen counter-terror training for commandos.

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Authorities allege Sarkar helped gang members carry out terror activities and flee the country. He reportedly arranged forged Aadhaar cards, Voter IDs, and bank passbooks. The fake documents also helped co-accused Sachin Bishnoi obtain passports fraudulently.

So far, the NIA has arrested 18 accused, while four remain absconding. Delhi Police Special Cell registered the case on August 4, 2022, and the NIA took over on August 26. Investigators continue to probe the terror-gangster nexus to prevent future threats.

Recently, the NIA charged four people in a grenade attack at former Punjab Minister Manoranjan Kalia’s residence. The attack occurred on April 7 in Jalandhar. Authorities said Babbar Khalsa operative Kulbir Singh and his associate Manish, also known as Kaka Rana, planned the attack. The accused face charges under the UA(P) Act, BNS, and Explosive Substances Act.

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Around 9.79 lakh new subscribers were enrolled in July. Most belong to the 18-25 age group, contributing 61.06 per cent of new members, reflecting first-time job seekers joining the workforce. Net payroll additions in this age group stood at 9.13 lakh, up 4.09 per cent from last year.

Around 16.43 lakh members rejoined EPFO after switching jobs, showing a 12.12 per cent growth year-on-year. They transferred their accumulations instead of taking final settlements, ensuring long-term financial security and social protection.

Female participation rose with 2.80 lakh new female subscribers. Net female payroll additions reached 4.42 lakh, showing inclusive workforce growth. Maharashtra led with 20.47 per cent of net payroll, while Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh also contributed significantly.

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Alongside this, the IMD has placed Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, and eastern Uttar Pradesh under a yellow alert, signaling the likelihood of moderate rainfall with isolated heavy showers. Residents in these areas have been urged to stay cautious, especially near rivers and low-lying regions.

Punjab remains the worst hit, with thousands of acres of farmland submerged and large numbers of people displaced due to incessant rain. Relief operations are underway, with volunteers, the NDRF, and other agencies distributing food, boats, and medical supplies.

In the Delhi–NCR region, heavy rain is expected to continue, leading to waterlogging, traffic congestion, and delays in air and rail services. Schools in some districts have been advised to close temporarily. The IMD has urged citizens across affected states to monitor updates and avoid unnecessary travel.

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