8th Pay Commission: What is the fitment factor; how it may impact salary hike of central government employees – Times of India

8th Pay Commission: What is the fitment factor; how it may impact salary hike of central government employees – Times of India

8th Pay Commission news: As the central government has begun consultations with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel and Training, and state governments, as part of the process to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) to revise pay structures for nearly 50 lakh central government employees…

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Key factor in India’s Lord’s defeat: Shubman Gill vs Zak Crawley clash that fired up Ben Stokes | Cricket News – Times of India

Key factor in India’s Lord’s defeat: Shubman Gill vs Zak Crawley clash that fired up Ben Stokes | Cricket News – Times of India

Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticised captain Shubman Gill following India’s 22-run defeat at Lord’s, which allowed England to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Despite a commendable bowling performance that saw India dismiss England for 192, the visitors faltered in the chase, getting bowled out…

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‘Homebuyers demand more usable space as carpet area becomes key deciding factor’ | India News – Times of India

‘Homebuyers demand more usable space as carpet area becomes key deciding factor’ | India News – Times of India

A growing number of homebuyers are prioritizing carpet area over built-up area when evaluating residential properties, according to industry observers.While most real estate projects in India reportedly offer carpet areas between 62% to 66% of the total built-up space, some developers are beginning to commit to higher ratios.The carpet area, which refers to the actual…

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200 sixes daily & the ‘chana’ factor: Secret behind CSK starlet Urvil Patel’s big hits | Cricket News – The Times of India

200 sixes daily & the ‘chana’ factor: Secret behind CSK starlet Urvil Patel’s big hits | Cricket News – The Times of India

Urvil Patel vs KKR (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Gone are the days when getting off the mark with a single was considered acceptable. With competitiveness at an all-time high, players now aspire to smash every ball for a six. While such intent is expected from proven campaigners like Andre Russell, many were left stunned after…

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In Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, bowling will be key factor for India: Dilip Vengsarkar | Cricket News – The Times of India

In Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, bowling will be key factor for India: Dilip Vengsarkar | Cricket News – The Times of India

File Pic: Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) Ex-captain Dilip Vengsarkar also feels presence of Rohit, Kohli ‘very important’ in Champions TrophyPANAJI: Former India captain and ex-chairman of selectors Dilip Vengsarkar isn’t worried about the form of captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli going into the ICC Champions Trophy. Rohit and Virat…

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Teacher-student ratio to be key factor in merger of West Bengal govt schools – Times of India

Teacher-student ratio to be key factor in merger of West Bengal govt schools – Times of India

Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) With West Bengal education minister Bratya Basu recently hinting at merger of government-run schools, the department’s officials have started working out a strategy to implement the unification, keeping in mind a balanced teacher to student ratio in each amalgamated school. KOLKATA: Following recent remarks by West Bengal’s Education Minister, Bratya Basu,…

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Why Pakistani missiles have jolted US out of slumber now. No, India’s not a factor

Why Pakistani missiles have jolted US out of slumber now. No, India’s not a factor

After decades as a “major non-Nato ally” of the US, Pakistan is now facing Uncle Sam’s sanctions. The US punishment came as it claimed that Pakistan planned to develop long-range ballistic missiles that could potentially be turned nuclear-capable. Although Pakistani missiles cannot reach the US mainland, 12,000 kilometres away, they have always had India, considered…

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