Current Basic Pay × Fitment Factor = New Basic Pay. For example, the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) used a 2.57 fitment factor. This increased the basic pay from ₹7,000 to ₹18,000, calculated as: ₹7,000 × 2.57 = ₹18,000. The consultation phase, involving official tours and meetings, is currently underway.
<p>Central government employees are getting more and more hopeful about the 8th Pay Commission. If the new pay structure comes into effect, we could see changes in Basic Pay and various allowances.</p><img>Central government employees have growing expectations from the 8th Pay Commission. A new pay structure could bring changes to Basic Pay, various allowances, and … Read more
Varun Dhawan recently announced that purchasing a farm is his ‘Biggest Achievement’, moving beyond traditional luxury acquisitions like cars or houses. He shared a video enjoying chai and biscuits on his new property, expressing the personal joy it brings. Varun Dhawan has a new ‘Biggest Achievement,’ and it’s not a fancy car, nor a swanky … Read more
Tourists taking selfies at a waterfall in northern Thailand were swept away by a sudden flash flood. They had entered a restricted area despite warning signs. Several tourists were swept away by a sudden flash flood while taking selfies at a waterfall in northern Thailand. The incident happened at Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai’s … Read more
The company announced integrations with three education payment platforms in the U.S., allowing students to pay tuition and fees directly through its platform or via Venmo. These include integrations with Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce, and TouchNet. PayPal and Venmo are expected to begin rolling out tuition payments across the country at select schools. Meanwhile, Truist … Read more
Want fresh lemongrass without a large garden? Growing it in a balcony pot is surprisingly easy. With enough sunlight, proper drainage and regular watering, you can enjoy fresh stalks at home. Lemongrass is a hardy herb that grows well in containers, making it ideal for balconies. You can start with fresh lemongrass stalks purchased from … Read more
A little girl from Itanagar made an emotional appeal against being called Chinese, saying “Hum bhi Indian hain.” Her plea has drawn attention to the stereotyping of Northeast Indians. A little girl from Itanagar asked for something that should have never needed asking. “Hum bhi Indian hain,” she said through tears. “Call me Indian, not … Read more
Datavault AI’s retail investors remained bullish despite disappointing second-quarter results on tokenization, banking and cybersecurity ambitions. Datavault AI shares fell 23.4% after weak Q2 results, with a wider-than-expected loss per share. However, retail traders remained focused on its NYIAX and BankWyse acquisitions and broader tokenization strategy. The company reaffirmed its $200 revenue outlook for 2026. … Read more
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced free UTC bus travel for women on August 28 and 29 for Raksha Bandhan 2026. The state will also increase amounts for two women-focused awards. Women going on a trip in Uttarakhand in the year 2026, during the festival of Raksha Bandhan, would receive a great festive gift … Read more
Baidu faces declining sales even as its AI business grows on the back of high investment. Baidu reported Q2 results on Tuesday, following which the stock declined nearly 13%. Morgan Stanley turns bearish as advertising weakness and rising AI investments pressure earnings. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits for BIDU was ‘extremely bullish.’ Baidu shares gained modestly … Read more