8th Pay Commission: Railways to trim costs to accommodate higher wages; maintenance, procurement, energy sectors in focus

Railways is implementing focused cost-cutting initiatives across maintenance, procurement and energy sectors to fortify its financial position before dealing with increased wage expenses anticipated from the Eighth Pay Commission recommendations.Established in January 2024, the Eighth Pay Commission must submit its recommendations within an 18-month timeframe.The previous Seventh Pay Commission led to wage increases of 14-26%…

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Purdue University to make AI competency mandatory for all undergraduates starting 2026

Purdue University to make AI competency mandatory for all undergraduates Purdue University is taking a bold step to prepare its students for a future increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI). Starting with freshmen entering in 2026, all undergraduate students at the university will be required to demonstrate basic AI competency, according to a report by…

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‘I grew up without increments’: Vishwanathan Anand praises Global Chess League’s newest addition as Season 3 set to kick off | Chess News

GCL set to kick off in Mumbai on Sunday NEW DELHI: The Global Chess League (GCL) launched its Season 3 with an opening ceremony in Mumbai’s Royal Opera House on Saturday. The event showcased the championship trophy for this year’s competition, which will feature six teams competing across 34 matches starting December 14th.“The Global Chess…

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Smiles, photos, and football: Hyderabad sets things right for Lionel Messi after Kolkata mess; GOAT India Tour back on track | Football News

Argentine footballer and 2022 FIFA World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi, his Inter Miami teammates Rodrigo De Paul, and Luis Suarez during the second leg of ‘GOAT India Tour 2025’, in Hyderabad. (Left), and Lionel Messi playing football (Photo/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi’s programme in Hyderabad on Saturday offered a clear contrast to the disorder…

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‘Vinod Khanna and stepmom visited him often’: Dhurandhar star Akshaye Khanna’s schoolmate recalls his school days, reveals he was entire school’s crush | Hindi Movie News

Akshaye Khanna is back in the limelight, and fans can’t stop talking. His powerhouse performance as Rehman Dakait in the blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar’ has earned him widespread praise and cemented his status as one of Bollywood’s most compelling actors. While the film continues to smash box office records, old memories of the actor have resurfaced online.Among…

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