8th Pay Commission: Railway staff body seeks different fitment factors; here are their recommendations on salary hike

The Indian Railway Technical Supervisors’ Association (IRTSA) has proposed a separate fitment-factor structure for different categories of employees under the 8th Pay Commission, moving away from the uniform formula followed in previous pay revisions, according to an ET report.The railway technical staff body has suggested five different fitment factors ranging from 2.92 to 4.38 across…

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Cabinet approves Rs 25,530 crore scheme to strengthen ration distribution system till 2031

The Centre on Wednesday approved a Rs 25,530 crore scheme to continue and modernise the public distribution system (PDS) including ration transport, dealer support and technology upgrades, till March 2031.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) cleared the umbrella scheme called SARTHAK-PDS for the 16th Finance Commission period.The scheme combines two existing programmes related to…

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Gold price prediction today: Why gold prices will find support at Rs 1.5 lakh & silver at Rs 2.6 lakh – check May 27, 2026 outlook

This week, markets are closely focused on major US economic data, especially the Core PCE Price Index. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Given the geopolitical tensions and a possible change in the US Federal Reserve’s stance, gold prices are likely to see limited upside in the near term, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst –…

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Byju Raveendran reacts to Singapore court order: ‘Cannot allow false & one-sided narrative to go uncontested’ – read full statement

Reacting to a Singapore court’s decision against him, Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran said, “I am disappointed that the recent Singapore court matter has been pursued and reported in a manner that creates a misleading impression about me.”Byju Raveendran, the founder of failed edtech firm Byju’s, has been handed a six-month jail sentence by a Singapore…

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