Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance for state government employees and teachers. The increase is set to provide relief and a salary boost to lakhs of workers as living costs continue to rise, even as it is expected to add to the financial burden on the state exchequer.
After West Bengal’s landslide assembly victory, thousands of jobless teachers whose appointments were annulled by the Supreme Court in 2025 are watching closely. They say widespread irregularities and alleged past corruption and nepotism triggered their uncertainty, and now they want transparent, timely reinstatement by the new government.
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Four school teachers were killed in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh after a massive pine tree uprooted in a severe storm and crashed onto their moving vehicle in the Ani subdivision. Police said strong winds during the storm directly felled the tree, leaving the victims dead on the spot. The incident highlights the dangers of extreme weather in hilly areas.
Nearly 142 guest teachers in Delhi may be terminated after being accused of refusing mandatory census duty. The district administration has termed their alleged stance serious misconduct, warning that it harms public interest. Officials say the matter is being treated with strict action, triggering a heated debate over civic duty, accountability, and how census responsibilities are enforced.
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