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8th Pay Commission calculator: What can Level 6-8 salaries be at 2.0, 2.15, 2.28 and 2.57 fitment factors?

8th Pay Commission news: The 8th Pay Commission is set to begin discussions in Bengaluru starting October 7, focusing on employee salaries and related issues. Various government departments are tasked with gathering employee data to aid in compiling a comprehensive report. Early recommendations indicate potential fitment factors that could boost…

The Economic Times · 5h ago

North Carolina Budget Sends Over $10.7 Million to Crisis Pregnancy Centers the State Health Department Does Not Oversee

North Carolina's budget gives more than $10.7 million to crisis pregnancy centers, but the state health department says it has no oversight of them.

Medical Daily · Oct 1

J-K CM moves resolution for full statehood restoration in assembly; BJP MLAs protest

Omar Abdullah introduced a resolution in the legislative assembly regarding Jammu and Kashmir's statehood restoration. The resolution referenced previous autonomy resolutions passed by the National Conference government. BJP members protested immediately, opposing any discussion related to autonomy in the assembly. Tensions rose as BJP MLAs tore the resolution copies and…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Allies NC, Congress at loggerheads over full rendition of Vande Mataram at JK film festival

Tensions rise within Jammu and Kashmir's ruling alliance over Vande Mataram. The National Conference stated playing the full song is a statutory obligation. Congress publicly disapproved, citing pluralist ethos and historical resolutions. The National Conference defended its stance by referencing other Congress-ruled states. Both parties are exchanging views on national…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

NC-JCM seeks Old Pension Scheme for NPS employees recruited against pre-2003 vacancies; who can benefit?

The NC-JCM has urged that older vacancy sanction letters be used to assess eligibility for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). During a meeting with the DoPT secretary, they emphasized the importance of this pension issue. Legal rulings have favored employees recruited post-January 1, 2004, for OPS benefits, as the New…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

8th Pay Commission: Can Level 5 employees get up to Rs 15,800/month extra HRA under 8th CPC?

Employee associations are advocating for increased House Rent Allowance (HRA) rates for central government employees, aiming to tackle escalating rental prices in metropolitan areas. These suggestions have been forwarded to the 8th Pay Commission for evaluation. If accepted, Level 1-5 employees could see considerable boosts in their monthly HRA. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

NC, BJP to stage counter protests in Srinagar; security tightened

Security forces were heavily deployed in Srinagar on Wednesday to manage planned protests. The BJP planned to gherao the Civil Secretariat over unfulfilled electoral promises. The National Conference announced a counter protest outside the BJP office. Roads were sealed and entry points restricted to prevent gatherings. Both parties aim to…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Central govt employees’ bonus calculator: NC-JCM seeks ceiling hike from Rs 7,000 to Rs 21,000 ahead of Dussehra; how much bonus employees can get

In anticipation of the Dussehra festival in October 2026, central government employees are advocating for an increase in the bonus payable ceiling from Rs 7,000 to Rs 21,000. This push for enhancement aligns with the Ministry of Labour and Employment's earlier adjustments to bonus calculations, aiming to provide fair compensation…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

AION 2 Is Turning the Sky Into a Battlefield — Can Flying Make MMOs Feel Bigger Again?

AION 2 returned at Gamescom 2026 with a new look at its aerial combat and enormous world ahead of its Western launch. Can flying make the MMO stand out?

Player One · Aug 28

Everything announced at the Future Games Show at gamescom 2026

Here’s everything you might have missed from this year’s Future Games Show at gamescom

GamesRadar · Aug 26