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8th Pay Commission latest news: Railway pensioners' body demands one rank one pension, inflation-linked pension revision

Retired railway employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to implement one rank one pension. They also demand a revision of basic pay and increments to combat inflation. The association seeks improved allowances, welfare benefits, and retirement provisions.

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'We are livid and still trying to get all the details': Google Cloud accused of suspending major customer without any warning, leading to major outage

Railway takes ownership of outage, but says “a temporary loss of service” was caused by Google Cloud “incorrectly placing our account in a suspended status.”

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Suvendu Adhikari pushes time-bound land handover as ₹1 lakh crore railway projects gather pace in West Bengal

West Bengal is set to see massive railway development. Projects worth approximately one lakh crore rupees are planned. CM Suvendu Adhikari has instructed district magistrates to create timelines for land acquisition. This move aims to expedite the implementation of these crucial railway projects across the state. The central government has…

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8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Railway employee body proposes 5 fitment factors; check pay calculations

The Indian Railway Technical Supervisors' Association has proposed a significant change for the 8th Pay Commission. Instead of a single fitment factor, IRTSA suggests multiple multipliers for different employee levels. This aims to create a more balanced salary structure. The association also seeks a new cadre structure and enhanced career…

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2008 Railway exam assault: Raj Thackeray's role in instigating attack not proved, says court

A Thane court has acquitted Raj Thackeray and five others in a 2008 case. The court found the prosecution failed to prove Thackeray's presence or incitement. A CD of his alleged speech was never produced. Injuries could have resulted from a stampede. Key eyewitnesses could not identify the accused. The…

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Bengal govt depts asked to hand over land to railways for completion of 61 stalled projects: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state government has directed departments to hand over land for 61 stalled railway projects, aiming to improve connectivity. He highlighted the expedited progress on the New Garia-Airport metro line viaduct, attributing the acceleration to the 'double engine' government's synergy.

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Mumbai anti-encroachment drive: Western Railway clears Rs 600 crore land, violence erupts in Bandra

Western Railway is conducting a massive anti-encroachment drive in Garib Nagar, Mumbai. Hundreds of structures are being demolished to reclaim valuable railway land. This operation aims to facilitate crucial infrastructure expansion near Bandra station. The drive has faced some resistance and violence. Authorities are proceeding with the demolition under heavy…

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8th Pay Commission latest update: Railway technical staff seek multiple fitment factors, higher HRA, pay fix

Railway technical supervisors have put forward significant demands to the 8th Pay Commission. Key proposals include a Rs 52,000 minimum salary and multiple fitment factors. They also seek higher House Rent Allowance rates and the inclusion of training periods for MACP calculations. The association aims for these suggestions to be…

The Economic Times

8th Pay Commission update: Defence civilian employee body seeks pay, promotion at par with Railway employees

Defence civilian employees are seeking equal pay scales, promotions, and benefits as Railway employees. They also want risk and hardship allowances matching those of uniformed personnel. The All India Defence Employees' Federation has presented these demands to the 8th Pay Commission. Other key issues include minimum pay, pension, and medical…

The Economic Times

Railway pensioners get DR hike: What will be monthly increase in their pension after dearness relief increases?

Railway pensioners and family pensioners will receive a Dearness Relief hike. Their relief will increase from 58% to 60% of their basic pension. This change takes effect from January 1, 2026. This move aims to compensate for rising prices. The increase will boost monthly pensions for millions of retirees across…

The Economic Times

8th Pay Commission Delhi meeting dates: Important update for Defence, Railway employees as 8th CPC set to discuss salary hike, fitment factor & more

The 8th Central Pay Commission will meet with Defence and Railway employee and pensioner bodies in New Delhi on May 13 and 14, 2026. Stakeholders must request appointments online by May 10, 2026. The Commission will also visit Hyderabad, Srinagar, Jammu, and Ladakh in May and June 2026. Railway technical…

The Economic Times

Victim of AI agent that deleted company's entire database gets their data back — cloud provider recovers critical files and broadens its 48-hour delayed delete policy

An SaaS business got all its data back after its cloud data provider recovered critical databases that were ruthlessly wiped by an AI agent gone rogue.

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'I violated every principle I was given': AI agent deletes company's entire database in 9 seconds, then confesses

An AI agent designed to speed up a company's coding instead wiped out its customer data in seconds, showing potential weaknesses in AI programming.

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Here we go again: AI deletes entire company database and all backups in 9 seconds, then cheerfully admits 'I violated every principle I was given'

"If you pay for car airbags and they don’t deploy because they don’t exist is that your fault because you got in the accident?"

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Claude-powered AI coding agent deletes entire company database in 9 seconds — backups zapped, after Cursor tool powered by Anthropic's Claude goes rogue

After the company database was wiped in just 9 seconds, the founder of PocketOS penned a social media post to warn others about the 'systemic failures' of flagship AI and digital services providers.

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Best hardware options for deploying OpenClaw

From Mac Mini M4 to cloud VPS and edge AI hardware, these are the six deployment options worth considering for hosting your OpenClaw AI agent.

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The world’s first railway town named Britain’s most affordable place for families to buy a home

Shildon, County Durham, topped the list with an average house price-to-earnings ratio of 1.36

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Highland railway line to be 'significantly improved' by £11.5 million upgrades

A RAILWAY line in the Highlands is to receive an £11.5 million upgrade this summer and will be “significantly” improved, it has been announced…

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SC rejects petition on Delhi Railway Station stampede

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea regarding the stampede that took place at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Stampede in New Delhi: A timeline of events from midnight to morning

At least 18 people were killed after a stampede broke out at 10 pm on Saturday night at the New Delhi Railway Station. Eyewitnesses told Newslaundry the stampede took place when passengers were waiting to board a train to Prayagraj to attend the Kumbh Mela. Some said a Railways announcement…

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Passengers belongings lie at India railway station as stampede kills 18

At least 18 people were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency reported Sunday, 16 February.

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NDLS Stampede: Rahul Gandhi slams Govt - It highlights failure of Railways

At least 18 passengers, including five children, were killed and many others injured in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday evening. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NDLS Stampede: Condolences pour in on the tragic loss of 18 lives

A compensation of Rs 10 lakh by the Indian Railways was announced to the families of the deceased who lost their lives in the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Railways clarifies on 'misleading' reports on free travel during 'Maha Kumbh'

The Indian Railways has categorically denied all reports claiming that passengers will be allowed to travel for free during the 'Maha Kumbh Mela', calling all such reports as "baseless and misleading". Read further on Dynamite News:

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First train since derailment, train through Kavaraipettai Station

The first train since the derailment incident on Friday, passed through the Up main line at Ponneri-Kavarappetai railway station. Read further on Dynamite News:

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