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The series, which immerses viewers in the intricate and captivating world of 17th-century Japan, faced stiff competition from a slate of formidable nominees.

Among the contenders were acclaimed dramas such as 'The Crown', 'Fallout', 'The Gilded Age', 'The Morning Show', 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith', 'Slow Horses', and '3 Body Problem'.

However, it was 'Shogun' that emerged triumphant, leaving a lasting impact on the industry with its groundbreaking achievement.

This year, 'Shogun' received a remarkable 25 nominations. The show's historic sweep began with the Creative Arts Emmys, where it secured an impressive 14 awards.

On the Primetime Emmy stage, the series added four more trophies to its collection, including awards for lead actors Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai.

In his acceptance speech, co-creator Justin Marks expressed profound gratitude.

"Thank you for this incredible honour. We are so grateful," Marks said, his voice filled with emotion.

He acknowledged the unwavering support of FX's executives, John Landgraf, Gina Balin, Kate Lambert, Lindsay Donahue, and Nick Grad, who took a bold leap of faith in greenlighting "a very expensive, subtitled, Japanese period piece whose central climax revolves around a poetry competition."

Marks humorously pondered the rationale behind their choice, before handing the microphone to Hiroyuki Sanada.

Speaking in Japanese, Sanada's heartfelt words were translated by Marks.

"We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the crew, and directors, and masters who have inherited and supported our samurai period dramas up until now," Sanada conveyed.

"The passion and dreams that we have inherited from you have crossed oceans and borders," he said.

The win for 'Shogun' was particularly significant given the strong competition it faced.

'The Crown', which concluded its sixth and final season, was celebrated for its poignant portrayal of royal life. The series received nominations for Dominic West and Imelda Staunton, among others.

'Fallout', based on the popular video game franchise, presented a unique post-apocalyptic vision set in 2296, which captivated audiences with its fresh storylines. The show's star, Walter Goggins, was nominated for his role as Ghoul.

'The Gilded Age', from 'Downton Abbey' creator Julian Fellowes, explored the tensions between old and new money in late 19th-century New York City. Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon earned nominations for their performances.

'The Morning Show' offered a behind-the-scenes look at the fictional UBA network and was lauded for its strong performances by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston. It received 10 nominations.

'Mr. & Mrs. Smith', a reimagining of the classic film starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine, and 'Slow Horses', with its riveting espionage narrative and performances by Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden.

The 2024 Emmys marked a return to grandeur after the delays caused by last year's dual strikes.

Broadcast live on Lionsgate Play from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, the ceremony underscored a year of remarkable storytelling and exceptional talent. 

(ANI)

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The Higher Education Department has issued a notification in this regard. 

"Universities and colleges coming under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation shall remain closed on 17.09.2024 (Tuesday) because of the visit of Prime Minister of India for the Inauguration of 'SUBHADRA YOJANA', read the notification. 

Letter has been written to all Principals of Colleges and Vice-Chancellors of Universities in the city. As many as 50 colleges, universities, and deemed to be universities will remain closed in the capital city tomorrow. 

Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the flagship women welfare programme, SUBHADRA, at a special event at Janata Maidan on his birthday tomorrow. He is scheduled to arrive in the city at around 9 am. 

Because of his visit, the entire route from the Airport to Janata Maidan and the event ground has been declared 'No Drone Zone/No Flying Zone," 

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The government has raised the income tax exemption limit to Rs 7 lakh. The standard deduction for salaried individuals has been increased to Rs 75,000, and the exemption limit for family pensions has been raised to Rs 25,000.

Also, a comprehensive review of income tax regulations is underway to simplify and streamline the tax system.

According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, within the next few months, there will be a new Tax Code or a new Income Tax Act aimed at reducing litigation.

The Tax Code will be simplified in line with the three goals set by Prime Minister Modi -- seamless, painless and faceless. The Finance minister also said that 72 per cent of all the taxpayers have moved to the new and simpler tax system.

As the number of income tax returns (ITRs) filed surged to a record 7.28 crore in the assessment year 2024-25, the processing time has also been reduced significantly in the last decade, which is a transformative shift in the tax assessment methodologies in the country.

According to Finance Minister Sitharaman, the average processing time of ITR has been reduced from 93 days in 2013 to 10 days now, thereby making refunds faster.

Meanwhile, the Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for central government employees. This scheme will be effective from April 1, 2025. Under UPS, central government employees can choose between the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) and the National Pension Scheme (NPS).

State governments will have the option of choosing between all three schemes, including the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).

Under the UPS, if a government employee retires after serving for 25 years, 50 per cent of his basic salary for the last 12 months will be given as a pension.

The special thing about this scheme is that it has provisions for an assured pension. If a government employee works for 10 years, at least a Rs 10,000 pension will be paid by the government with indexation benefits.

There is also a provision for family pension. If the employee dies after retirement, his family members will receive 60 per cent of his pension.

A lump sum amount (apart from gratuity) will also be given on retirement in UPS. It will be calculated as one-tenth of the basic salary and dearness allowance (DA) for every six months of service. More than 23 lakh Central government employees will benefit from this.

In the first 100 days of Modi 3.0, the government has also revised rank-wise pensions under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme for retirees from the Army, Navy, Air Force and other defence units, as well as for family pensioners, effective July 1, 2024.

(IANS)

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