Central government employees and pensioners are likely to receive a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), with Cabinet approval anticipated soon. This biannual revision, aimed at offsetting inflation, will increase the DA/DR rate to 58%.

The MLA stated that Ali was speaking loudly on a mobile phone and using abusive words.

Six children died of kidney complications in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Initially the children suffer from colds, coughs, and fevers. Probe underway.