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Even as Central Government employees await good news on the 7th Pay Commission, there is some good news for this sector. The retirement age of the teachers of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) in Jammu and Kashmir has been enhanced. Recently the Madhya Pradesh government had made a similar announcement.

New Orleans claimed the first-round series 4-0 thanks to Saturday's victory, which was inspired by Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday. Pelicans defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 131-123 as they swept their Western Conference first-round playoff series, while the Philadelphia 76ers moved a step closer to advancing.

We generally don't expect a sense of decorum from Pakistan, but they seem to outdo themselves everyday. This time it was cricketer Hassan Ali with his clown-like antics at the Attari-Wagah border. Ali decided to barge in during the official flag-lowering ceremony, doing his bizarre wicket-taking celebration. The BSF have lodged a formal complaint. Swipe up to watch.

DCW chief Swati Maliwal on Sunday ended her her indefinite fast after the Union Cabinet on Saturday approved an ordinance to award death sentence to rapists of children below 12 years of age.

Earlier on Saturday, the DCW chief said she would not end her fast until something concrete happens to ensure the safety of a girl child.