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Central government employees and pensioners in India are anticipating an increase in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR), with reports suggesting the announcement could come before Dussehra. At least one state government has already raised DA-DR for its staff and pensioners, and Himachal Pradesh's cabinet under Sukhu is meeting with related decisions expected. A new DA rate is also reportedly set from July 2026, with three months of arrears for employees.

Batsman Prithvi Shaw is set to captain Maharashtra in the upcoming Ranji Trophy, India's premier domestic first-class cricket tournament. The move marks a new chapter for the former India opener as he looks to rebuild his career through domestic cricket. Fans and pundits are watching closely to see whether the captaincy role can help him regain national contention.

Indian equities face a pivotal stretch after an eight-week losing streak, with analysts pointing to the Reserve Bank of India's next rate decision, volatile global crude prices and upcoming TCS earnings as the key drivers that could set the market's near-term direction.

The GST Council in India is preparing further reforms to the goods and services tax structure, with discussion focused on what changes could come next after recent rationalisation of rates. Reports suggest groundwork is being laid for the next set of simplification measures, and the topic is drawing attention as businesses and consumers await clarity on future tax changes.

Punjab FC is drawing search interest in India as the domestic football season heats up. Attention is focused on the ISL Shield race and Durand Cup aftermath, with Mohun Bagan preparing for a semifinal without coach Jose Molina's side at full strength, and an East Bengal win potentially setting up another Kolkata Derby final.

A new compilation from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah centres on Bhide, the society secretary, who is hit with a sudden money problem in the middle of the night. The long-running sitcom, set in Mumbai's Gokuldham society, remains one of India's most-watched TV shows, and clips of its recurring characters continue to draw large audiences online.

Novak Djokovic came back to beat Alexander Zverev in a three-set thriller at the China Open in Beijing, reaching the semi-finals while extending his flawless record there to 31-0. The match featured another medical stoppage for the Serb. Separately, Andy Murray praised Djokovic's plans as 'great' for tennis. Coverage spans outlets worldwide, with the story trending across the US, Europe, India and Latin America.

Searches around the Khatron Ke Khiladi winner for 2026 are climbing in India after a photo of contestant Farrhana Bhatt posing with a winner's trophy from the show went viral, as reported by The Siasat Daily. Fans are sharing the image widely, speculating about her victory in the stunt-based reality series, though official confirmation of the season result remains the subject of ongoing discussion.

Indian Theft Auto Simulator, a Grand Theft Auto-style game with Indian settings, is the setting of a popular new gaming video in which characters Jack and Shinchan get a 'Jolo Chips' house. The video has drawn strong engagement from viewers, reflecting the popularity of Indian-themed GTA-style gameplay and snack-branded content among young gaming audiences.

Honda is set to launch the facelifted Elevate SUV in India tomorrow, with updates to its design, features and equipment expected ahead of the unveiling. Reports have been rounding up what is known so far about the refreshed midsize SUV, which competes in India's crowded and highly competitive compact-to-midsize SUV market. Buyers and auto watchers are awaiting official details on pricing, new trims and feature changes.