Morning Digest: Salary Hike In Sight? 8th Pay Commission Buzz & Other Top Stories
Govt mulls 8th Pay Commission hike, drug lab inspired by Breaking Bad busted in Rajasthan, Urvashi's Wimbledon look goes viral, and ragging crisis sparks court heat.
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From pay hike buzz to drug labs, celebrity fashion to cosmic forecasts, today's brief captures the week's top headlines with curiosity, culture, and concern.
🚨 Why Is Ragging Still Killing Students?
Despite 'zero tolerance" rules, ragging continues to thrive. With rising student suicides, Delhi HC has slammed the UGC and may launch a PIL to fix the broken system. 👉 Campus crisis
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