- President Biden Signs Military Aid Package:
- President Joe Biden has authorized a $95 billion military assistance package, comprising $61 billion allocated for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel, and $8 billion designated for the Indo-Pacific region.
- Key Provisions and Targets:
- Notably, the bill contains provisions aimed at TikTok, the popular social media platform, with parent company ByteDance given a nine-month window to divest its ownership before facing a ban in the United States.
- Background and Negotiations:
- The signing of the aid package follows months of intensive negotiations and lobbying efforts, notably led by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, to secure increased support for Ukraine's defense capabilities.
- Launch of Bhavishya Online Portal by the Pension Department:
- The Pension Department has introduced a new online platform named Bhavishya, aimed at facilitating the tracking of pension payments and sanctions for government retirees.
- Key Features of Bhavishya:
- Bhavishya serves as an integrated portal, streamlining pension processing and payment services for retired government employees.
- The platform offers retirees convenient access to information regarding their pension payments and sanctions in a user-friendly online interface.
- Integration with Leading Banks:
- Bhavishya is seamlessly integrated with the pension processing and payment systems of five major banks, enhancing accessibility and efficiency for pensioners.
