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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (PTI)
In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the Bihar government’s announcement regarding the increase in the pension from Rs 400 to Rs 1100 under the Social Security Pension Scheme, and other top stories.
Nitish Kumar Govt Raises Social Security Pension From Rs 400 To Rs 1100 Ahead Of Bihar Polls
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced that state government has increased the pension from Rs 400 to Rs 1100 under the Social Security Pension Scheme. The decision is taken in view of the Assembly elections in Bihar, set to take place by the end of 2025. Read More
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In a diplomatic move, Pakistan has formally nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Official sources within Pakistan’s government have confirmed that the nomination stems from their belief that Trump played a pivotal role in defusing the tensions during the India-Pakistan crisis of May 2025. Read More
Pakistan Exposed Again: FATF Flags Ballistic Missile Development, India May Push For Sanctions
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Who Was Saeed Izadi, Iranian Commander Behind Hamas’ Oct 7 Attack, Killed In Israeli Strikes?
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday confirmed that Saeed Izadi, head of the Palestinian division in the Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force, had been killed in an overnight strike in the Iranian city of Qom. Read More
DGCA Directs Air India To Remove 3 Senior Officials Over ‘Recent Safety Lapses’: Report
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday ordered immediate action against three senior officials of Air India following “serious and repeated violations" related to flight crew scheduling and rostering. Read More
Sunjay Kapur’s Last Video Goes Viral; Karisma Kapoor’s Ex-Husband Seen Lying On Ground
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R Praggnanandhaa Overthrows World Champion D Gukesh In Live Chess Rankings; Enters Top 5
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