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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
US rejects France's move to recognise Palestine, Rubio says ‘reckless decision'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has condemned France's decision to officially recognise the state of Palestine. In a strong-worded post on X, the top US diplomat has stated that decision is a 'slap in the face to the victims of the October 7 attack.' Calling it a reckless decision, Marco Rubio has condemned France's decision to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly (REUTERS) 'The United States strongly rejects @EmmanuelMacron's plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the @UN general assembly. This reckless decision only serves Hamas propaganda and sets back peace. It is a slap in the face to the victims of October 7th,' wrote Rubio. French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that France will move to recognise the state of Palestine in September during the United Nations General Assembly. As per Macron, this decision comes as part of the move towards peace in the Middle East. Also Read | France joins 147 countries as it moves to formally recognise Palestine Israel condemns France for 'rewarding terror' Israel has condemned France for this decision and accused Paris of 'rewarding terror' and backing Palestinian militant group Hamas. "Let's be clear: the Palestinians do not seek a state alongside Israel; they seek a state instead of Israel," Israeli prime minister Netanyahu was quoted as saying by AFP. Furthermore, Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar also took to X to condemn the decision. "A Palestinian state will be a Hamas state, just as the withdrawal from the Gaza Strip twenty years ago led to Hamas taking control of it. President Macron cannot provide security for Israel. Let's hope he succeeds in doing so on the streets of Paris. Israel's attempt to base its security on Palestinian promises to fight terror completely failed in the Oslo process. Israel will no longer gamble on its security and its future," the Israeli foreign minister wrote. France to recognise Palestine In a letter issued on X, Macron wrote that France's recognition of Palestine comes as part of the move to end the war in Gaza and rescue the civilian population. 'We must finally build the State of Palestine, ensure its viability and enable it, by accepting its demilitarisation and fully recognising Israel, to contribute to the security of all in the Middle East," wrote the French president. France's move also comes after nearly 30 countries and major Israeli allies called for the war in Gaza to end and condemned Israeli actions and the blocking of humanitarian aid.
News18
6 days ago
- Business
- News18
8th Pay Commission: Centre Expedites Process, But Salary Hike May Be Lower Than Expected
The Central government is speeding up the 8th Pay Commission process, consulting key stakeholders. But a new report dashes employees' hopes for a higher revision of salary. 8th Pay Commission Update: After an unexpected delay in the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission since the announcement in January 2025, the Central government has geared up to expedite the process by taking consultations with key stakeholders including states, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Department of Personnel and Training, as informed by the Finance Ministry in the Parliament on Monday. However, a new report has dashed the employees' hopes for a higher revision of salary, stating a lower salary hike in the upcoming 8th Pay Commission than the 7th Pay Commission. Over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners have long been awaiting the update on the 8th Pay Commission since the announcement. The next pay revision is expected to become effective from January 2026. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to the Lok Sabha said inputs have been sought from major stakeholders. He added that the chairperson and members of the 8th CPC will be appointed once the commission is formally notified by the government. Every 10 year the government revises the basic salary of its employees and pensions of pensioners in align with the rising cost of living and other expenses. In the moment of delight with the process of the constitution of the 8th pay commission is moving forward after a delay, a report dashes their high hopes of expecting a sharp salary hike. A Financial report citing Kotak Institutional Equities states that employees may receive a lower salary hike of 13 per cent under the upcoming 8th Pay Commission as compared to a salary hike of 14.3 per cent offered under the 7th Pay Commission. The report added that the fitment factor could be fixed at 1.8 for the upcoming 8th Pay Commission, in comparison to 2.57 per cent during the 7th Pay Commission. This means the total salary hike on the basic pay would be lower than the previous one. The fitment factor is a multiplier used by the government to revise the basic salary of employees when a new Pay Commission is implemented. It helps determine the new pay by applying the factor to the existing basic salary. For example, if an employee's current basic salary is Rs 18,000 and the fitment factor is 2.0 (just for example), the revised basic salary would be Rs 32,400 (Rs 18,000 × 1.8). This does not include allowances like HRA or DA, which are calculated separately and increase overall take-home pay further. The dearness allowance (DA), currently at 55%, will be reset to zero once the new pay structure is implemented. The FE report said that while a jump in basic pay appears substantial on paper, the real hike will depend heavily on how the new DA structure is phased in after the reset. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
6 days ago
- Business
- India.com
8th Pay Commission: 7th CPC Pay Hike Was Lowest Since 1970, 8th CPC Salary Hike To Be Even Lower? Reports Hint At...
photoDetails english 2935494 Updated:Jul 23, 2025, 08:56 AM IST 8th Pay Commission Expected Salary Hike 1 / 10 The 8th Pay Commission is expected to recommend a subtle salary and pension hike for central government employees, which could be lower than the pay hike announced under the 7th Pay Commission. According to a report by Kotak Institutional Equities, central government employees may receive an effective salary hike of 13% vis-a-vis pay hike of 14.3 percent under 7th Pay Commission. The 7th Pay Commission (January 2016 - December 2025) had implemented a modest salary hike, which was lowest since 1970. 8th Pay Commission: Expected Fitment Factor 2 / 10 The fitment factor could be set at 1.8 percent under 8th Pay Commission, lower than the 2.7 perecent fitment factor announced under the 7th Pay Commission. Although the 1.8 fitment factor translates into 80% hike in basic pay (current basic pay multiplied by 1.8% fitment factor, the effective hike could go up by only 13% because the dearness allowance (DA) --which is currently at 55 percent --will be reset to zero once the new pay structure is implemented under the 8th Pay Commission. 8th Pay Commission: FinMin Response In Lok Sabha 3 / 10 The Finance Ministry recently responded to questions pertaining to 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) in Lok Sabha. The response by Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on July 21, 2025 touched upon the questions posed by Members of Parliament, TR Baalu and Anand Bhadauria, regarding updates on formation of the pay panel; appointment of Chairperson and other members; Terms of Reference; and implementation of new pay scales. Constitution And Timeline Of 8th Pay Commission 4 / 10 On Constitution of 8th Pay Commission Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Pankaj Chaudhary replied Lok Sabha: It has been decided by the government to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Inputs have been sought from major stakeholders, including Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel & Training and from states. On timeline of members, chairperson appointment she said: The chairperson and members of the 8th CPC would be appointed once the 8th CPC is notified by the Government. 8th Pay Commission Implementation 5 / 10 On implementation of 8th Pay Commission Chaudhary said: Implementation would be taken up once the recommendations are made by the 8th CPC and are accepted by the government. 8th Pay Commission For Salary Pension, Allowance Revision 6 / 10 The 8th Pay Commission will revise the pensions, allowances and salaries of central government employees and pensioners. It will also revise the Dearness Allowance as per inflation. The 8th Pay Commission benefits about 50 lakh central government employees, including defence personnel. It will also benefit around 65 lakh central government pensioners, including defence retirees. 8th Pay Commission: January 2026 Implementation Prospects Bleak 7 / 10 The prospects for the Commission's implementation on January 1, 2026, appear bleak. While the tenure of the 7th Pay Commission ends on 31 December 2025 and the constitution of the new Commission is in limbo, the central government employees and pensioners are increasingly becoming anxious. 8th Pay Commission Tor Delay Causes Anxiety 8 / 10 According to the Staff Side, the continued delay in the formal issuance of the ToRs has led to widespread speculation and uncertainty among central government employees and pensioners. It further stated that in the absence of clear and timely communication, apprehensions are growing among employees about the credibility of the announcement regarding the setting up of the 8th CPC. Many fear whether this move is a genuine administrative initiative or otherwise. ToR, Chairman Appointment: 7th Pay Commission Vs 8th Pay Commission Timeline Compared 9 / 10 The 7th CPC was announced in September 2013 and its chairman and ToR were notified in February 2014. However, since the announcement of the 8th Pay Commission on January 16, 2025, the ToR of the Commission are still pending. The government has also not officially announced the appointment of the chairman and other members of the commission. This indicates a delay in the formation of the 8th CPC. Pay Commission In Every 10 Years 10 / 10 The Central Pay Commissions are normally established once every ten years to review and recommend changes to pay scales, allowances and benefits for central government employees. Implemented in 2016, the 7th Pay Commission will remain in effect till 2026. More than one crore central government employees and pensioners are looking forward to the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, which will revise their basic pay, allowances and pension.
Daily Express
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
One for the album: Sabah Red Devils Club
Published on: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 19, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Kota Kinabalu: Some 30 Manchester United fans from Sabah Red Devils Club (pic) attended the 7th United Malaysia Supporters Annual Dinner cum Charity Gala held in Kuala Lumpur last Saturday. The delegation was led by its president Bartholomew Jingulam, who is also the president of United Malaysia. Advertisement The event this year attracted more than 400 members from around the country and Sabah will be the host next year. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Irish Examiner
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Royal Portrush feeling the love from stars aiming to conquer it
Stars. Stars everywhere. Even practice days are awash with the game's greatest at an Open Championship. You just can't walk a fairway or pass the putting green without spying a world-class golfer this week. Some will inevitably dim and disappear before the weekend, but one seems guaranteed to shine, whatever the winner or the weather, because the love for the Dunluce Links course this first few days has been pouring in from all angles and accents. 'It's how the golf course flows,' said Robert MacIntyre. 'It's not so much the holes. It's not nine holes one way, nine holes the other way. There is everything on this golf course visually. It's obviously enclosed by the dunes either side. So you've got visuals off the tee.' Scottie Scheffler might have summed the place up best, the world number one putting it succinctly. "Interesting, fun and fair,' he explained. This is not a lengthy brute like Carnoustie. It's not as brutally challenging to play as a Royal County Down. The Dunluce is 7,381 yards of character playing to a par of 71, the surrounding dunes and spectacular Antrim coastline providing the backdrop on one end and the town of Portrush and its surrounds making for the wider canvas when you turn 180 degrees. It's spectacular. A prevailing west-to-northwest wind means that most of the holes play with a crosswind. Add in the 57 bunkers and the sort of undulating greens and false fronts that aren't everyday on a links setting and it makes for a challenging and changing test. Scheffler's observations centred around his experience of the bunkers here. These aren't like some links traps where two players can play the same shot, one can have a great lie while the other has to play out sideways with one leg perched on a ledge. Shane Lowry won here six years ago but he'd forgotten how well-bunkered the 18 holes actually are. Rory McIlroy went straight for the sand as well when asked for his perspective, and that cut to the heart of the mental gymnastics involved. 'It's like, okay, well, I can hit a 2-iron off the tee, but that brings this bunker into play. But then if I hit driver, it'll bring this bunker… So you have to take on the shot. You have to say, okay, I'm going to commit to hitting this shot and I just know I'm going to have to avoid… 'Like, some courses that we go to in the Open rota you can just take the bunkers out of play. You can lay up short of them or go beyond them. Here there's always one bunker or another bunker in play, so I think off the tee it provides a very, very good test.' McIlroy's other observation was on those 'slopey' greens and how much movement they manufacture. Most of his putts at the Renaissance in Scotland last week were right or left edge efforts. Here he's seeing two feet of break. The place has changed since its return to the Open rota. The major differences were the elimination of the old 17th and 18th before 2019 and their replacement with the new 7th and 8th that had been transferred over from the Valley Course next door. Jon Rahm, another fan of the Dunluce, has his regrets there. The Spaniard loved the old 17th in his amateur days and reckons his caddie Adam Hayes is sick of his reminisces on it already. But Rahm is still able to wax lyrical over the 4th and the 5th, the view of the coastline on the latter tee being a particular highlight. Redesigns don't always find favour, especially when they are tinkering with courses with such long histories. MacIntyre, who played here in Home Internationals back in the day, said that the changes made here are 'as good as it gets' in the modern game. 'So many golf courses try to trick it up. It's a par-5 and a par-4. Par-5, from tee shot hitting down, bunker on the right, heading back up the hill with a wind that's normally off the right. Then you got onto a little shelf, then you hit across the top of the hill. 'I just think the whole golf course is absolutely beautiful to the eye but it also plays absolutely brilliantly. You've got holes that you've got a chance, and then you've got holes that you just try to hang on.' PRINT ENDS HERE Added to all this are the usual vagaries of wind and links lies and tee times and the rest of it. Plenty of players will chuck out a predicted winning score ahead of tournaments but Lowry hadn't a clue what the needed mark will be come Sunday. That's a very good thing. What's remarkable when it comes to The Open is the long and illustrious list of American winners when links golf is a concept unique to Britain and Ireland. Three of the last four winners have been from the States. The other in that time was Australian. What that proves is that familiarity with links golf is no guarantee for success. It never has been nor will be. The variations in terms of possibilities are too many and the ask, especially at a course like Portrush, are too many and different. Sometimes from day to say and hole to hole. 'I think that's why this is an unbelievable venue,' said defending champion Xander Schauffele. 'It's everything. If you pick the correct club off the tee, you can maybe get away with a few loose drives, but then again, it's very lie-biased. 'Chipping is tricky. Greens are firm, and they're a little bit slower than what we played even last week. Thank goodness because, if they were faster, it would be even more difficult. Then putting: putting is always tricky with wind. 'There's some holes where the mounds cover the greens and some holes that are more exposed where the wind is going to affect the ball on the green. Whoever wins this week is an extremely well-rounded player.'
