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Primary teachers’ associations plan to file a curative petition in the apex court to seek exemption from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for in-service teachers. They have also resolved to continue nationwide protests until the Old Pension Scheme is restored for government employees.

Seven government employees were arrested across the State between July 4 and 10 for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes during official duties. The arrests were conducted by DVAC in surprise checks, resulting in the seizure of over ₹22 lakh.

Census 2027 enumerators in Kerala have begun door-to-door visits for the Houselisting phase. Over 61,000 enumerators, primarily teachers and government employees, are deployed, with the state divided into houselisting blocks for data collection.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu emphasizes that government employees should treat citizens with dignity and respect, and resolve public grievances with sensitivity and responsibility.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will present a Rs2.15 trillion tax-free budget for 2026-27, allocating Rs235 billion for the Annual Development Programme and targeting Rs182 billion in own-source revenue. The budget includes a 7% pay raise for government workers, no new taxes, and reductions in infrastructure development cess and tax on five-marla houses. Approval of the federal grant is contingent on Imran Khan's assent.

Nandyal Collector and SP advised residents to practice yoga daily for a healthy life. The event included students, government employees, and the public performing asanas, pranayama, and meditation.

Eight people were killed when a US B-52 bomber crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California. The aircraft, conducting a routine test mission, carried military personnel, government employees, and civilian contractors before the incident, which has prompted an investigation.

The White House is reportedly requiring all government employees to install its official app, potentially to boost download numbers. The move has been met with skepticism, as the article suggests the motive may be to artificially inflate the app's popularity.

The White House has directed federal agencies to install a new app on all government employees' phones. The mandate aims to standardize communication tools across the executive branch, though the app's specific features remain undisclosed.

New York and Illinois have banned government employees from engaging in insider trading on prediction markets, a practice that has raised concerns as these platforms gain popularity in political contexts.