Maharashtra Becomes First State to Announce Implementation of Unified Pension Scheme
The Maharashtra government has announced the implementation of a Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) in the state, making it the first state to do so. Just a day earlier, on August 24, the central government approved reforms in the New Pension Scheme (NPS). The decision by the state government was influenced by the long-standing demand from government employees to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). However, employees will have the option to choose between the new UPS and the existing NPS.
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Supreme Court to Hear Vijay Nair’s Bail Plea on August 27
The Supreme Court will hear the bail plea of Vijay Nair, former media in-charge of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), in connection with the Delhi liquor policy money laundering case on August 27. The Supreme Court had issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Nair’s plea on August 12. Earlier, on July 3 last year, the Delhi High Court had rejected Nair’s bail application.
Several AAP Councillors Join BJP in Delhi
Several municipal councillors from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on August 25. The group includes Ram Chander, Pawan Sehrawat, and other councillors. Earlier, on July 10, AAP’s Chhatarpur MLA Kartar Singh Tanwar and former Patel Nagar MLA Raj Kumar Anand also joined the BJP.
Court Grants Bail to Delhi Riots Accused Meeran Haider on Humanitarian Grounds
A Delhi court has granted bail to Meeran Haider, a leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) youth wing and a student of Jamia Millia Islamia, who was accused of inciting violence during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. The bail was granted on humanitarian grounds following the premature death of Haider’s sister’s son.
10-Year-Old Boy Brings Gun to School in Najafgarh, Delhi Police Seize Weapon
A 10-year-old boy in Delhi’s Najafgarh area was found with a gun in his school bag, which was later seized by the police. The gun was registered in the name of the boy’s deceased father. The police have revoked the gun’s license and initiated an investigation.
Firecracker Factory Explosion in Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul, Two Dead
An explosion in a firecracker factory in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, on August 25, resulted in the deaths of two people. The exact cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
Assam CM Says 35 Muslim Infiltrators Arrested from Bangladesh in the Last Month
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that 35 Muslim infiltrators from Bangladesh were arrested in Assam over the past month. He added that no Hindus from Bangladesh had entered the state during this period.
Kisan Express Train Splits into Two in Bijnor, UP, Engine Moves 4 KM Ahead
In Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, on August 25, the Kisan Express train split into two parts, with the engine carrying 13 coaches ahead by 4 kilometers while 8 coaches were left behind. Fortunately, no passengers were injured in the incident.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested in France on allegations of failing to prevent criminal activities on the messaging app due to inadequate content moderation. The arrest took place at Bourget Airport in Paris.