Author: Deshwale National Desk

Over 7.5 lakh employees covered under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) may soon receive a significant boost in their monthly pension. The central government is reportedly reviewing proposals to increase the minimum monthly pension amount. Currently, many pensioners receive as little as ₹1,000 per month. Discussions are underway to raise this amount to ₹3,000 or more. If approved, this change could provide major financial relief to retired workers across India. However, a final decision and official notification are still awaited. At the same time, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made it easier for users to manage their EPF…

Mumbai Traffic Police invites public suggestions on proposed diversions Mumbai’s historic Elphinstone Road Overbridge (ROB), connecting key areas like Dadar, Parel, and Lower Parel, will be closed for all traffic from April 10. The closure is part of a two-year-long reconstruction project by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Western Railway. The bridge, originally built in 1914, has been deemed structurally weak and unsuitable for modern traffic loads. Authorities have decided to dismantle the current structure and build a new one in its place. The project is expected to take 24 months, with completion likely by mid-2027. Public Objections Invited…

The government has announced the implementation of the “One State, One Regional Rural Bank (RRB)” policy starting 1 May 2025. This marks a major step in streamlining rural banking operations across India. Policy to consolidate RRBs state-wise From May, each state will have only one Regional Rural Bank, regardless of how many currently operate. The move is aimed at improving efficiency, reducing duplication, and enhancing service delivery in rural areas. The decision follows the government’s ongoing reform drive to modernise the rural banking network and make it more financially sustainable. Merger of RRBs underway Banks have already started the process…

महावीर जयंती के पूर्व दिवस, 9 अप्रैल 2025 को ‘नवकार महामंत्र दिवस’ देश-विदेश में आध्यात्मिक ऊर्जा का केंद्र बन गया। लाखों जैन श्रद्धालुओं ने एक साथ नवकार मंत्र का सामूहिक जाप कर विश्व रिकॉर्ड बनाया। यह आयोजन दिल्ली, अहमदाबाद सहित देशभर और 108 देशों में ऑनलाइन और ऑफलाइन दोनों माध्यमों से हुआ। इस वैश्विक आयोजन में प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने भी दिल्ली से सहभागिता की। उन्होंने नवकार मंत्र के महत्व और जैन धर्म की अहिंसा परंपरा पर अपने विचार साझा किए। आयोजन का उद्देश्य था—विश्व शांति, आध्यात्मिक एकता और पर्यावरण जागरूकता। दिल्ली में 25,000 से अधिक लोगों ने एकत्र होकर…

India is stepping into the next phase of digital identity with the launch of a new Aadhaar app, eliminating the need for physical cards and photocopies. The app was unveiled this week by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It promises to make identity verification faster, safer, and paperless. Face ID, QR Code – New Ways to Verify The upcoming app comes loaded with advanced features like Face ID verification and QR scanning. Users will be able to digitally verify their Aadhaar anywhere without showing physical documents. The app aims to replace the need for photocopies or printed Aadhaar…

India may soon see a major shift in how toll is collected on highways. The government is planning to introduce a new satellite-based toll collection system, which could bring down toll rates and eliminate traditional toll plazas. Toll plazas to go, GPS system to take over In a recent update, the Road Transport Ministry confirmed that the existing FASTag-based system will soon be replaced by a more advanced GPS-based toll collection model. This move aims to make tolling faster, more transparent, and cheaper for regular commuters. Under this system, toll will be charged based on the exact distance travelled on…

India will observe Mahavir Jayanti on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with a public holiday declared in many states. The day commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and is considered one of the most important religious events in the Jain calendar. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s official holiday calendar, April 10 has been declared a bank holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act in multiple regions. Most public and private sector banks will remain closed. Educational institutions across major cities are also expected to remain shut. Parents are advised to check with individual schools and…

पेशेवर नेटवर्क लिंक्डइन ने भारत की टॉप 25 कंपनियों की सूची जारी की है, जिनमें करियर के लिहाज़ से सर्वश्रेष्ठ अवसर मौजूद हैं। यह सूची कॅरियर विकास, कौशल निर्माण, कंपनी में स्थायित्व, बाहरी अवसरों और कर्मचारियों के जुड़ाव जैसे आठ मानकों पर आधारित है। इस बार की सूची में सबसे ज़्यादा कंपनियां आईटी, सॉफ्टवेयर और वित्तीय सेवाओं से हैं, जो आज की तेज़ी से बदलती जरूरतों के मुताबिक स्किल-आधारित प्रतिभाओं की तलाश में हैं। लगातार दूसरे साल टाटा कंसल्टेंसी सर्विसेज (टीसीएस) ने शीर्ष स्थान बरकरार रखा है। एक्सेंचर दूसरे और इंफोसिस तीसरे स्थान पर है। फिडेलिटी इन्वेस्टमेंट्स (#4) इस साल…

2025 की केदारनाथ यात्रा के लिए हेलिकॉप्टर बुकिंग शुरू हो चुकी है। जो श्रद्धालु 16 किमी का कठिन पैदल मार्ग तय नहीं कर सकते, उनके लिए ये सेवा एक आसान विकल्प बन गई है। अब यात्री IRCTC HeliYatra पोर्टल से ऑनलाइन बुकिंग कर सकते हैं। ऑनलाइन बुकिंग कैसे करें सरकार द्वारा निर्धारित वेबसाइट https://www.heliyatra.irctc.co.in पर ही टिकट बुक की जा सकती है। यह पोर्टल गुप्तकाशी, फाटा, और सिरसी से केदारनाथ के लिए हेलिकॉप्टर सेवा प्रदान करता है। किराया और मार्ग राउंड ट्रिप का किराया आमतौर पर दोगुना होता है। ये किराए उत्तराखंड नागरिक उड्डयन विकास प्राधिकरण (UCADA) द्वारा तय किए…

Helicopter bookings for the 2025 Kedarnath Yatra have officially begun. The service offers a convenient mode of travel for devotees unable to trek the 16-km steep path to the shrine. Pilgrims can now book their seats online via the official IRCTC HeliYatra portal. Online booking starts As per government guidelines, bookings must be made only through https://www.heliyatra.irctc.co.in. The portal offers ticketing services for flights from Guptkashi, Sirsi, and Phata to Kedarnath. Helicopter tickets are available for both one-way and round trips. Fares and routes Round-trip fares are generally double the one-way amount. Prices are fixed by the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation…