Gratuity Or Pay Hike: A Common Career Decision Many Indian employees face this confusion when they are close to completing five years of service: should they secure gratuity first or move ahead with a better job offer? The answer depends on the gratuity amount, the salary hike, and the long-term value of the new role. Gratuity is usually linked to continuous service and can become a useful lump-sum benefit for salaried workers. Why Employees Pre

Vijay Meeting Video Sparks Debate Over Social Media Use In Governance   Viral Clip Raises Questions A video circulating on X has sparked debate after showing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay meeting with disability rights representatives at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat in Chennai. The clip gained attention online as users discussed whether official meetings should be recorded and shared in a reel-style format. The video of

Bengaluru, India – May 19, 2026: Authorities in Bengaluru have arrested a 34-year-old Indian-origin US citizen after live bullets and a Ruger magazine were found in his hotel room. The incident raises serious concerns about hotel safety and unauthorized ammunition importation in India. The individual, identified as Arman Mutaahar, a US-based non-resident Indian (NRI), checked into the Jayamahal Palace Hotel in JC Nagar on April 27, 2026, presenting his US passport. He checked out

Transporters and truck drivers in Delhi‑NCR are planning a three‑day strike starting May 21, raising concerns about potential delays in moving goods and essential supplies. The strike call comes from the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), which represents many trucker unions across the region. The drivers say they are protesting a recent increase in the Environment Compensation Cess (EC Cess) imposed on all goods vehicles entering Delhi. This charge was raised significantly after

Putin To Visit India For BRICS Summit 2026 In New Delhi   Putin India Visit 2026 Confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in 2026 has gained attention after the Kremlin confirmed his attendance at the BRICS Summit in Delhi on September 12 and 13. The high-level visit is expected to become a major diplomatic event as India prepares to host global leaders for talks on security, economic cooperation, and a stron

Raj Kumar Singh Arrested In Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder Probe   CBI Arrests UP Youth In Murder Probe The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Raj Kumar Singh from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, executive assistant to Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Raj Kumar, a resident of Ballia, was reportedly caught in Muzaffarnagar while allegedly trying to move to another state. Uttar Prades

WHO Alerts Nations As Rare Ebola Strain Spreads In Congo And Uganda WHO Issues Global Health Alert The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak is linked to the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain, which has raised concern because there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment for this varian

Rahul Gandhi Raises NEET, CBSE And Class 9 Language Policy Concerns   Rahul Gandhi Questions the Education Ministry Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has intensified his attack on the Centre amid growing student uncertainty over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak row, CBSE Class 12 marks controversy, and CBSE Class 9 language rule issue. He said these developments have affected st

Adani Group Gets Major Legal Relief In US Fraud And Sanctions Cases US Moves To Drop Adani Fraud Charges The Trump administration has moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, giving major legal relief to the Adani Group in the United States. According to court records, the US Justice Department sought to drop allegations connected to a

Vijay’s Mullivaikkal Day Tribute Puts Sri Lankan Tamil Rights Back In Focus   Vijay Pays Tribute On Mullivaikkal Day TVK chief C Joseph Vijay paid tribute to LTTE founder Velupillai Prabhakaran on Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day 2026, bringing the Sri Lankan Tamil rights issue back into political focus in Tamil Nadu. Observed on May 18 by Sri Lankan Tamils across the world and by sections of Tamils in India, the day remembers the

Tata Electronics And ASML Deal Strengthens India’s Semiconductor Push Tata Electronics-ASML deal is being seen as a major boost for India’s semiconductor manufacturing plans, especially as Tata prepares 300mm wafer production at its upcoming Dholera chip fab in Gujarat.   Why the Tata-ASML Deal Matters ASML is one of the world’s most important semiconductor e

CBSE Re-Evaluation Login Problem Reported By Class 12 Students CBSE Portal Complaints CBSE Class 12 students reported a re-evaluation portal login problem on May 19, 2026, after the board opened the marks verification and answer sheet review window. Several candidates said the CBSE portal was freezing, loading slowly, or not allowing them to submit applications. Some students also shared screenshots online, raising concerns about

Salman Khan Clarifies Viral Loneliness Post And Says It Was Not Personal Salman Khan Clarifies Viral Post Salman Khan's viral post clarification has ended online speculation after the actor explained that his “alone and lonely” message was not about his personal life. The post had gone viral after fans started wondering whether Salman was speaking about his emotional state. Salman Explains Alone Vs Lonely Message

CBSE Opens Class 12 Re-Evaluation Window For Marks Verification CBSE Class 12 Re-Evaluation 2026 Opens The Central Board of Secondary Education has opened the CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation 2026 window, giving students a chance to review their board exam marks after the result declaration. Students who are not satisfied with their scores can apply online for marks verification, request scanned copies of

Pak Fatah-1 Missile Claim On Non-Existent Indian Airbases Sparks Row   Pak Officer’s Missile Claim Raises Questions A Pakistani officer's airbase claim has triggered debate after he said Fatah-1 missiles struck Rajouri and Mamun airbases, even though neither of the Indian airbases exists. In an interview with a local Pakistani channel, Captain Muneeb Zamal, linked to Fatah-1