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Video of railway police saving woman, child from falling on railways track in Kanpur goes viral, users laud prompt response | Watch

As per the reports, the GRP official whose timely response saved the lives of the woman and the child is identified as HC Shailendra.

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A video has come to light from Uttar Pradesh Kanpur where a government railway police official saved the life of a woman and child who almost fell in the gap between the gap and the train. The video is reported to be from the Kanpur Central Railway station.

In the video, a child can be seen prancing around the slow-running train as the child watches the woman alight the train. However, things took an awry turn as the woman missed a step and almost slipped into the gap between the train and the platform.

The incident happened while the woman was holding her child in her hand. However, upon witnessing the hair-raising incident, the GRP officials can be seen swiftly responding and rushing in to save the life of the woman and the child who was accompanying her. The GRP officials can be seen pulling her away from the slow-paced train and standing her up.

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As per the reports, the GRP official whose timely response saved the lives of the woman and the child is identified as HC Shailendra.

Twitter reactions

After seeing the heroic actions of the GRP for acting promptly and saving the woman, many users rushed in with praises for the GRP personnel. One user wrote and said that the Uttar Pradesh Police is the best and also added that they are proud of the GRP official while also bidding them a salute through the tweet.

One user wrote and termed the GRP officials to be courageous and paid their respects to the GRP officials. One user also said and urged the authorities to reward the police officers for saving the life of the woman.

One user also wrote that it is good to know that the woman who almost fell into the train track is safe, however, the user urged the authorities to find the woman for putting her life and her child’s life in danger.

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Madras HC grants interim anticipatory bail to Kunal Kamra

His petition expressed apprehension about being arrested by the Mumbai Police, which had summoned him twice in connection with the case.

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The Madras High Court on Friday granted interim anticipatory bail to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who faces potential arrest over jokes targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a recent performance in Mumbai.

Kamra, 36, had sought relief from the court, stating that he relocated from Mumbai to Tamil Nadu in 2021 and has since been a resident of the state. His petition expressed apprehension about being arrested by the Mumbai Police, which had summoned him twice in connection with the case.

The controversy arose after Kamra’s show at Mumbai’s Habitat Comedy Club in Khar, where he performed a satirical song parodying Shinde. The act drew sharp criticism from Shiv Sena supporters, leading to violent protests. A group of party workers vandalized the comedy club and the adjoining hotel, prompting police action.

Following a complaint by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel, the Khar Police registered a case against Kamra for allegedly making defamatory statements against the deputy CM. Mumbai Police issued a second summons, directing the comedian to appear before them on March 31.

Meanwhile, authorities arrested 12 Shiv Sainiks, including leader Rahool Kanal, for the destruction of property at the venue.

Kamra, known for his sharp political satire, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, lashing out at mainstream media. He wrote: “The mainstream media at this point is nothing but a miscommunication arm of the ruling party. They are vultures who report on issues that don’t matter to the people of this country. If they all shut shop from tomorrow till eternity, they will be doing a favor to the country, its people & their own children.”

The Madras High Court’s decision to grant interim bail provides temporary protection to Kamra from arrest, allowing the legal process to proceed without immediate detention. The case has reignited debates on free speech, political satire, and the limits of comedy in India, where comedians frequently face legal challenges for their content.

This incident is not Kamra’s first brush with controversy—his past remarks on politicians and media figures have often sparked outrage. 

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Union Cabinet approves 2% hike in DA for central govt employees, pensioners

This follows July 2024’s 3% DA hike (50% to 53%) and precedes the anticipated 8th Pay Commission recommendations expected in 2026. Since 2020, DA revisions have followed this biannual pattern, except during the pandemic-induced freeze from April 2020 to June 2021.

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The Union Cabinet Friday announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, marking the second such adjustment this fiscal year. The revised rates, rising from 53% to 55% of basic pay, will take effect from January 1, 2025, benefiting approximately 1.15 crore individuals across the country.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the decision following today’s Cabinet meeting, stating the hike reflects the government’s commitment to mitigating inflation’s impact on its workforce. “This revision aligns with our established formula based on the All-India Consumer Price Index data,” Vaishnaw said. The move carries an annual financial implication of ₹6,614.04 crore for the exchequer.

Detailed Financial Impact
The increase affects 48.66 lakh active employees and 66.55 lakh pensioners. For illustration:

  • Senior bureaucrats with ₹2 lakh basic pay will see monthly DA rise by ₹4,000 (from ₹1.06 lakh to ₹1.10 lakh)
  • Mid-level officers drawing ₹56,100 basic pay gain ₹1,122 monthly
  • Entry-level staff (₹18,000 basic) receive an additional ₹360 per month

Implementation Timeline
The Finance Ministry has directed all departments to:

  1. Process revised payments for February 2025 salaries
  2. Calculate and disburse January arrears separately
  3. Complete all account adjustments by March 31, 2025

This follows July 2024’s 3% DA hike (50% to 53%) and precedes the anticipated 8th Pay Commission recommendations expected in 2026. Since 2020, DA revisions have followed this biannual pattern, except during the pandemic-induced freeze from April 2020 to June 2021.

State governments typically follow the Centre’s lead on such adjustments, suggesting similar announcements may follow from various state capitals in coming weeks. The move comes as the government balances fiscal responsibility with welfare commitments in an election year.

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Who is the best T20 player right now? Harbhajan picks THIS cricketer over Head, Abhishek and McGurk

Nicholas Pooran has earned Harbhajan Singh’s vote as the best T20 batter right now, ahead of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, after a fiery IPL 2025 start.

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Nicholas Pooran, Harbhajan Singh, who is best T20I batter, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Jake Fraser-McGurk,

India spin legend Harbhajan Singh, now part of the IPL 2025 commentary panel, has weighed in on one of T20 cricket’s most debatable questions—who is the best T20 batter right now?

Is it Australia’s in-form explosive opener Travis Head, India’s rising star Abhishek Sharma, or the ultra-aggressive Jake Fraser-McGurk? No, says Harbhajan.

His pick? Nicholas Pooran, the Trinadidan tsunami.

The former off-spinner declared his choice on social media after Nicholas Pooran’s latest blitz for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025. “Currently Nicholas Pooran is the best player of T20 format. Period!” he posted on X.

Presenting the batter’s T20 stats, Harbhajan declared Pooran as the best T20 player in the world right now, following his electrifying start to IPL 2025 with LSG.

Continuing his red-hot form, the 29-year-old Trinadadian has smashed 145 runs in just two matches, including a 26-ball 70 against Sunrisers Hyderabad and a 75 from 30 balls vs Delhi Capitals. He currently holds the Orange Cap, with a strike rate of 258.92 and average of 72.50.

After his destructive knock against SRH, Nicholas Pooran became the second player after KL Rahul to score over 1000 runs for LSG. He reached the milestone in just 31 matches, averaging 45.54 at a destructive strike rate of 184.53.

Known for his effortless power-hitting, Pooran holds the record for the most IPL fifties scored in under 20 balls—doing so four times, more than any other player. He recently smashed an 18-ball half-century, second-fastest for LSG, only behind his own 15-ball effort from IPL 2023.

When it comes to speed, Pooran leads again—holding the record for most IPL fifties in under 20 balls (4). Travis Head and Fraser-McGurk have managed this feat three times each.

In a tournament full of hard-hitters, Pooran isn’t just keeping pace—he’s setting it.

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