nominations

Nomination assumes greater importance in the context of gratuity, given that it is a long-term benefit and often represents a significant financial entitlement.

Opposition parties Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized the BJP's nomination of Arun Lakhani, father-in-law of Supriya Sule's daughter, for the legislative council polls. Leaders questioned the BJP's motives and suggested the nomination was influenced by the Pawar family, while also noting Lakhani's long-standing support for the RSS.

The Congress party has announced seven candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge will contest from Karnataka, alongside Mansoor Ali Khan and Pawan Khera. Other nominations include Pranav Jha from Jharkhand, Praveen Chakravarty from Tamil Nadu, Meenakshi Natarajan from MP, and Neeraj Dangi from Rajasthan.

BJP Seeks Clarification From 10 Corporators Who Signed As Proposers On Rebel’s Nomination

At constant prices, real GDP for the January-March quarter is estimated to have been at Rs 87.77 lakh crore, compared with Rs 81.40 lakh crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. Nominal GDP during the quarter is estimated at Rs 94.65 lakh crore, reflecting growth of 9.1%.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has allocated the state's sole Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress party, strengthening the post-election alliance with TVK. This move, seen as a gesture of coalition dharma, follows a meeting between Congress leaders and the Chief Minister.

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has requested states and Union territories to nominate senior and young IAS officers for a mentorship and knowledge-sharing event at the Statue of Unity on Ekta Diwas. This initiative, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's suggestion, aims to foster engagement and share expertise among civil servants.