No pension for defected MLAs in Himachal Pradesh as assembly passes new bill | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Himachal Pradesh assembly on Wednesday passed a bill to revoke the pension benefit of those state legislators who have been disqualified under the anti-defection law.The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Allowances and Pension of Members) Amendment Bill, 2024 was passed after discussion in the House.According to the bill, “A person shall not be entitled…

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No tuition fee for seniors at this NYC college for a year: Here’s why – Times of India

The Cooper Union, a prestigious private college in the Lower Manhattan area of New York City, has announced that all senior students will receive tuition-free education during their final year. Outgoing President Laura Sparks made the announcement during a convocation ceremony, which surprised many students.The substantial financial relief was made possible through a generous donation…

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‘Any agreement only happens if … ‘: What Congress leader said on alliance with AAP for Haryana polls | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Amid reports of Congress-AAP tie up for Haryana elections, grand old party leader Deepak Babaria said on Wednesday that the alliance will only happen if there’s a “win-win” situation for both the parties. He said that the agreement would be finalised within two-three days, else the party would give up on the alliance…

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Income Tax refund FY 2023-24: How to track your tax refund status online? Know different types of refund statuses & reasons for failure – Times of India

ITR Refund Status FY 2023-24: Users who have filed their income tax return (ITR) and paid taxes more than they owe can expect an income tax refund once the I-T department processes the ITR and sends a confirmation notification. This comes under Section 143(1) of the Income-Tax Act, 1961, according to an ET report. For…

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‘BJP known for … ‘: Congress leader clarifies his ‘makeup’ remark against Kangana Ranaut | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jagat Singh Negi on Wednesday offered clarification on his “makeup” remark on Kangana Ranaut saying that the Bhartiya Janata Party had twisted his statements. He said that his jibe was about the Mandi MP not visiting Himachal Pradesh as the state has been witnessing floods. “People of BJP are known for…

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‘Ex-militants openly campaigning … ‘: BJP’s Ram Madhav targets NC, PDP | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: BJP leader Ram Madhav on Wednesday levelled a big charge against the Mehbooba Mufti’s People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Farooq Abdullah‘s National Conference (NC), claiming that both the parties have the backing of ex-militants for the upcoming assembly polls.Madhav, who is BJP’s in-charge for J&K assembly elections, said both parties want to take…

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Why Are Highly Educated Indians Opting for Low-Paying Government Jobs? – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A recent trend in India reveals that highly educated individuals are increasingly applying for low-paying government jobs. For instance, Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Limited (HKRN) reported that 39,990 graduates and 6,112 postgraduates applied for sweeper positions, which offer a modest Rs 15,000 per month. According to a TNN report, over 1.2 lakh undergraduates…

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