A Bengaluru startup’s job posting went viral for offering a ₹25 LPA salary alongside unique perks like Zomato credits and premium gym memberships. While some praised the “cool” benefits, others criticized the high expectations and potential for poor work-life balance.
The Maharashtra gotv. has declared January 15 a public holiday for the BMC elections. In view of elections, government offices, banks, and schools within BMC jurisdiction will remain closed on polling day. Essential services and public transport will remain functional. A four-day dry period is in effect.
as per the RBI bank holiday calendar There is a bank holiday today in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Telangana. In other states, banks will remain open as usual.
The 8th Pay Commission, expected in January 2026, could significantly hike central government employees’ salaries. With a projected fitment factor between 1.92 and 2.86, many mid-level employees might see their monthly gross pay exceed Rs 1 lakh.
The US State Department is pausing immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries as part of a renewed effort to block entry to people deemed likely to rely on public welfare benefits. Countries affected include Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Brazil, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Nigeria, Thailand and Yemen, among others.
A viral surveillance video has sparked outrage on social media after it appears to document a mother’s disturbing conduct toward her young child, prompting widespread debate about parenting and child welfare. Shared on the platform X by user @gharkekalesh, the footage — watched and shared several times
Amid the growing unrest in Iran, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to discuss the existing situation. Through a post on his X account, Jaishankar acknowledged the verbal communication over the phone.
Pakistan has signed an agreement with a US-linked fintech firm affiliated with World Liberty Financial, the main crypto business of the family of US President Donald Trump, “to develop cross-border digital payment systems”. The agreement between Pakistan’s finance minister and co-founder of WLF.
The Indian embassy in Tehran has issued a fresh advisory for Indian nationals as protests rage in Iran. the embassy urged Indian nationals who are currently in Iran – students, pilgrims, business persons and tourists – to leave by available means of transport, including commercial flights.
Singapore police told a coroner’s court that Assamese singer Zubeen Garg was “severely intoxicated” (333mg blood-alcohol level) when he drowned last September. Investigators found no foul play, noting Garg refused a life jacket before jumping from a yacht for a swim.