The 7th Battalion was among the first infantry units raised for the AIF during the First World War. Like the 5th, 6th and 8th Battalions, it was recruited from Victoria and, together with these ...

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WASHINGTON — It’s time to take pride in the American flag again, President Trump’s State Department said on Tuesday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday banned flying any other flags ...

The U.S. State Department has adopted a new policy under the Trump administration that effectively blocks U.S. embassies and outposts from flying Pride and Black Lives Matter flags, a report said ...

Currently, central government employees get salaries based on the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission, whose term will end on December 31, 2025. The central government has approved the ...

Amid speculation over the percentage of increase in salaries of central government employees, let's take a look at the major changes that came previously in the 7th and 6th Pay Commissions.

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After Monday's presidential inauguration, flags fly back at half-staff in Texas. According to a press release from the White House, flags were ordered to be flown at full-staff at the White House ...

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If you're not familiar with the technicalities of pay commissions and financial jargon, here's a breakdown to help you understand what's changed across the 6th, 7th, and upcoming 8th Pay ...

The 7th Pay Commission was established by the Indian government to revise salaries, allowances, and pensions for central government employees, effective January 1, 2016. As the 7th Pay Commission ...