Monthly Archives: October 2024
Weeks ahead of the festival of lights Diwali, the Narendra Modi government has announced bonuses for Indian Railways employees. The Union Cabinet today approved payment of a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) of 78 days for Rs 2028.57 crore to 11,72,240 railway employees in recognition of the excellent performance by the Railway staff. “The amount will […]
The price of oil has jumped 5% after US President Joe Biden said the US was discussing possible strikes by Israel on Iran’s oil industry. Asked on a visit if he would support Israel striking Iran’s oil facilities, Biden said: “We’re discussing that.” Iran is the seventh largest oil producer in the world, exporting around […]
The decision will benefit around Rs 12 lakh railway employees. (Representative image) Railway Employee Bonus 2024: Union Cabinet Approves Productivity-Linked Bonus For Railway Employees Railway Employee Bonus 2024: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved payment of a productivity-linked bonus for over 11.72 lakh railway employees, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. In a special meeting, the Union Cabinet […]
Miami Dolphins are in advanced talks to sell minority stake in team to Ares Management, billionaire Joe Tsai Getty Images The Miami Dolphins are in advanced talks to sell a minority stake in the team to private equity firm Ares Management and billionaire Joe Tsai, CNBC has learned, highlighting the growing trend of owners looking […]
Tom Hamilton Close Tom Hamilton Senior Writer • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Luis Miguel Echegaray Oct 3, 2024, 08:43 AM ET BIRMINGHAM, England — The echoes of history were inescapable on Wednesday at […]
Sleep plays a critical role in maintaining overall health, particularly heart health. Poor sleep patterns, such as inadequate or irregular sleep, are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular issues like heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. 1. The Importance of Sleep for Heart Health During sleep, the body performs essential restorative functions that […]
Getty Images Many people who take up vaping have never been regular smokers The number of adults in England to have started vaping despite never having been regular smokers has reached one million, scientists estimate. This is a sharp increase on 2020, with disposable vapes having been available since 2021. The rise is driven mostly […]
Drexel University in Philadelphia has been placed on lockdown amid a mass of anti-Israel protesters taking over campus. University officials are coordinating with Philadelphia police, and university president John Fry demanded that the encampment “must end” immediately. The protest is one of dozens still raging at campuses across the country, despite being in the final […]
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