8th Pay Commission: Modi government gave answer in Parliament regarding the eighth pay commission, read the update

 8th Pay Commission: Amidst the ongoing deadlock in the country's Parliament, the issue of salary of central employees has again come into discussion. Employees had expressed hope when the question of formation of the Eighth Pay Commission was raised, meanwhile what is the mood of the central government regarding the Eighth Pay Commission... let us know this in this news below- 

(8th Pay Commission)  Amidst the ongoing deadlock in the country's Parliament, the issue of salary of central employees has again come into discussion. Employees had expressed hopes when the question of formation of the Eighth Pay Commission was raised, but they have received a negative response from the Modi government. 

Armed forces personnel and other workers have been waiting for a long time for the new pay commission to increase their salary, but this response of the government has proved to be disappointing for them.

In fact, MPs from various parties have raised questions regarding the Eighth Pay Commission. Is the government aware of the resentment prevailing among the central government employees due to non-formation of the Eighth CPC and if yes, what is the government's response to this. (8th pay commission latest updates)

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The Union Minister gave a shocking statement-

When this question was asked to the Central Government in this matter, Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Choudhary replied that at present, the government does not have any proposal under consideration for the formation of the Eighth Central Pay Commission for Central Government employees.

According to the information, Lok Sabha MPs Jai Prakash, Anand Bhadoria and V. Vaithilingam had asked the government a question on the constitution of the Eighth Central Pay Commission. 

On Monday, Lok Sabha MPs Jai Prakash, Anand Bhadoria and V. Vaithilingam had asked the government a question on the constitution of the Eighth Central Pay Commission (CPC).

What questions were asked?

The MPs asked whether the Eighth Central Pay Commission for Central Government employees was constituted in February 2013? If yes, what is the reason for not constituting the Eighth CPC even after more than 10 years of the formation of the Seventh CPC and ignoring the unprecedented price rise/cost of living and the plight of employees. 

One question is whether the government is aware of the resentment prevailing among the Central Government employees due to not constituting the Eighth CPC or not.

The central government replied-

Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Choudhary said that there is no proposal under consideration on the formation of the Eighth Central Pay Commission. 

He also said that the 7th Pay Commission was formed on February 28, 2014. This statement has come as a big shock to 48 lakh central government employees and about 65 lakh pensioners, affecting their expectations related to salary and pension. There is no clarity now about the need for a pay commission for employees.

This is a great saving scheme of Post Office, by spending only 5000 rupees without any risk you will create a fund of lakhs

 Post Office Saving Scheme - If you also want to make a good fund by making a big investment, then this news is for you. Actually, let us tell you that for this, Post Office Small Savings Schemes are an excellent option. In this, you can create a fund of lakhs by spending only five thousand rupees without any risk.

(Post Office Scheme) In today's economic era, everyone is trying to earn big money. If you also want to make a good fund by making a big investment, then Post Office Small Savings Schemes are an excellent option. 

Your money is completely safe in the Post Office Recurring Deposit (RD) scheme, so you do not face any kind of risk. You get a good return on the amount invested.

For example, if you invest Rs 5000 every month, you will get an amount of about Rs 8 lakh. On the other hand, if you deposit Rs 10,000 every month, you can create a huge fund of up to Rs 16 lakh. This scheme is a safe option for your future.  (Recurring deposit)

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Please note that there is Sovereign Guarantee of Government of India on post office deposits.

Whereas, the maximum amount of money that is safe on deposits in banks is only Rs. 5 lakhs. In this way, by investing small savings every month, you can create a fund of lakhs.

Earn big money from Post Office RD scheme-

Post Office Recurring Deposit  is a scheme that promotes small savings. Although its maturity period is 5 years, you can extend it for 5-5 years. At least Rs 100 has to be deposited every month in the RD of the post office.

There is no maximum investment limit in this. Through this, excellent returns can be achieved. 6.7 percent interest is being given under this scheme. Along with this, interest will be given at the rate of compound interest. Both single account and joint account facilities are available in RD.

Create a fund of 8 lakhs like this-

If you deposit Rs 5,000 every month in a post office RD, you will get Rs 8,54,272 on maturity in a period of 10 years. At present, 6.7 percent annual interest is being given on post office RD. The compounding of interest  is done on a quarterly basis.

A penalty might be imposed-

If you do not deposit the installment on time, you will have to pay a penalty. This will be Rs 1 for every Rs 100. This means that if you are unable to deposit any installment, you will have to pay a penalty of 1 percent. If you do not pay the installment 4 times, your account will be closed.

Loan facility is available-

After one year, this account offers a one-time loan facility of up to 50 percent of the deposited amount, which can be repaid in lump sum along with interest. 

Apart from this, it is possible to transfer this account from one post office to another. This facility is provided through IPPB savings account, through which users can also deposit installments online. These facilities make savings more flexible and useful.

Gold Price Today: Gold prices fell drastically, rates in 10 big cities fell to this level

Gold Price Today - There is good news for gold buyers. Actually, there has been a decline in the price of gold. Also, there has been a decline of Rs 4,200 in the price of silver in Delhi's bullion market. In such a situation, if you are planning to buy gold and silver, then this can be a golden opportunity to buy.

Gold Rate Today In India: The price of gold has fallen on Monday, December 16. The price of 24 carat gold (sone ke bhaav) in Delhi has gone up to Rs 78,030 per 10 grams, while in Mumbai it has come down to Rs 77,880 per 10 grams. The prices of 22 carat and 24 carat gold (gold rate) have also come down in various cities. 

There can be many reasons behind this decline, such as market conditions and the strength of the rupee against the dollar. Information about the current price of gold in 10 big cities of the country is important.

Gold rate in Delhi-

The price of 24 carat gold in Delhi is Rs 78,030 per 10 grams. The price of 22 carat gold is Rs 71,540 per 10 grams. (Delhi Gold Price)

 Gold price in Chennai-

In Chennai, the price of 22 carat gold is Rs 71,390 per 10 grams, while the price of 24 carat gold is Rs 77,880 per 10 grams. (Chennai Gold Price)

Price in Kolkata and Mumbai-

Currently, the price of 22 carat gold in Mumbai and Kolkata is Rs 71,390 per 10 grams, while the price of 24 carat gold is Rs 77,880 per 10 grams.

Rate in Hyderabad-

In Hyderabad, the price of 22 carat gold is Rs 71,390 per 10 grams, while the price of 24 carat gold is Rs 77,880 per 10 grams. (Hyderabad Gold Price)

Rates in Bhopal and Ahmedabad-

The retail price of 22 carat gold in Ahmedabad and Bhopal is Rs 71,440 per 10 grams. The price of 24 carat gold is Rs 77,930 per 10 grams.

Rates in Jaipur and Chandigarh-

The price of 24 carat gold in these two cities is Rs 78,030 per 10 grams. The price of 22 carat is Rs 71,540 per 10 grams.

Price in Lucknow-

The price of 24 carat gold in Lucknow is Rs 78,030 per 10 grams. The price of 22 carat gold is Rs 71,540 per 10 grams.

Silver price-

On December 16, the price of silver has fallen by Rs 100 to Rs 92,400 per kg. In the Delhi bullion market, silver fell by Rs 4,200 on December 13, bringing its price to Rs 92,800 per kg. This is considered to be the biggest decline in the month of December. 

At the same time, the price of silver in foreign markets (silver update) has fallen by 1.42 percent to $ 31.17 per ounce. In this way, silver has experienced significant depreciation this month.

Expressway New Speed ​​Limits - Speed ​​limit has been reduced on this expressway, breaking the rules will cost you money

 Expressway - According to a recent report, let us tell you that overspeeding can now become a serious problem on Noida-Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway. Due to which the government has reduced the speed limit on these routes. This decision has been taken giving priority to road safety... Now those who break the rules will have to pay a heavy price-

(Yamuna Expressways New Speed ​​Limits) Overspeeding can now become a serious problem on Noida-Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway. 

The government has reduced the speed limit on these routes. This decision has been taken giving priority to road safety, especially in winter when fog and slippery roads increase the risk of accidents. 

The new rules aim to increase traffic safety and reduce the number of road accidents. Officials believe that this step will motivate drivers to be cautious and ensure the safety of passengers.

According to a report, visibility reduces due to fog and cold in winter and the roads become slippery. In this situation, high speed of vehicles causes accidents. 

Experts say that driving slowly is the safest solution. Therefore, considering these circumstances, it has been decided to reduce the speed limit, so that safe travel on the road can be ensured.

What is the new speed limit?

The speed limit has been changed on Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and Yamuna Expressway under the new rules. The speed limit on Noida-Greater Noida Expressway for light vehicles has been reduced from 100 kmph to 75 kmph. 

Also, for heavy vehicles, this limit has been reduced from 60 kmph to 50 kmph. On Yamuna Expressway also, the speed of light vehicles has been reduced from 100 kmph to 75 kmph. For heavy vehicles, this limit has been reduced from 80 kmph to 60 kmph.

Any driver who violates the new speed limit will have to pay a fine. The fine amount has been fixed at Rs 2,000 for light vehicles and Rs 4,000 for heavy vehicles. The aim of this strict step is to motivate drivers to follow the rules and make the road safe.

What was the speed limit earlier?

The speed limit on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway will now be 100 kmph for light vehicles and 60 kmph for heavy vehicles. 

On the Yamuna Expressway, these limits are 100 and 80 kmph respectively. The new speed limit will be in force till winter and will be strictly followed keeping safety in mind. This step has been taken to increase road safety.

The OnePlus V Flip: Will be launched on this day with great features like 5,700 mAh battery, great support

We have seen some major innovations in foldable, as  smartphone makers race to take a lead in this hot category. One such contender will be from  OnePlus, known for providing flagship devices at an affordable price but is preparing to launch its brand new OnePlus V Flip. 

This mobile form factor will be a game changer and is garnering a ton to oft buzz. In this article, we are going to explain what is OnePlus V Flip, its features and how it can change the future of foldable phones.

What is the OnePlus V Flip?

Just as the name implies, the OnePlus V Flip is OnePlus’ flip-style foldable answer to Samsung’s clamshells and similar devices. It is likely said to compete with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and the Motorola Razr, which have grown increasingly fashionable over the past couple of years. 

In a compact, clamshell-style design, the OnePlus V Flip is likely to sport an OLED display that folds up at the center, offering best-of-both-worlds experience with access to a large screen while also remaining pocketable when folded.

However, official specs have not yet been listed publicly and early leaks suggest that OnePlus V Flip features a flagship spec list like all the current-gen OnePlus flagships. 

A much better processor, a high-grade camera arrangement, faster charging support, and finally in a slim body (with zero compromises on all the above aspects).

OnePlus V Flip Specifications (Expected)

Foldable Design

It will include a foldable OLED display which would let the OnePlus V Flip to be compact when folded but offer a larger display area when unfolded. This is what makes these phones portable and the signature character of flip style foldable devices.

Premium Performance

The OnePlus V Flip should get the best hardware like other flagship devices from OnePlus. That might mean a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor—probably the newest 8-series chipset—and at least 8GB of RAM. This means that everything from browsing to gaming to multitasking will run without a hitch.

Camera Capabilities

OnePlus phones have been relatively good as far as the cameras go, and the OnePlus V Flip should keep that momentum going. It could be equipped with dual cameras — a primary sensor of high resolution and an image processor, assisted by an ultra-wide for versatility. 

OnePlus has put in the actual work to improve its camera game of late, partnering with Hasselblad for many devices and generally enhancing their photo quality output — so we could reasonably expect some strong results on a maybe-capacious FOD.

Battery and Charging

There is a constant threat of battery life with smartphone users and that goes to foldable devices due to their smaller battery capacity. Irrespective of that, OnePlus has never shied away from fast charging so we can expect the OnePlus V Flip to support Warp Charge, which would enable users to quickly charge their device and get on with using the phone without having too much wait time.

Price Point

OnePlus is infamous for launching premium devices at less price. Which means OnePlus V Flip price could be more lucrative than other foldable phones including  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip that start at $999. 

The OnePlus V Flip could gain many users who want to try foldable but does not break bank, if  OnePlus maintains a reasonably priced position.

The Foldable Phone Market

Foldable phones are a relatively new, quickly growing category. According to Counterpoint Research, foldable smartphone shipments surged in 2023, with more than 16 million units sold worldwide. The research firm expects foldable phones to constitute some 10% of the global smartphone market by the year 2025.

The OnePlus V Flip comes at the right time for OnePlus’ foldable debut. The growth in the foldable market means consumers want more options at different price points. 

It’s times like this that the value offered by OnePlus may be just enough to swing them over to the other side of a foldable flip phone decision, with both Samsung and Motorola hogging up most of the attention when it comes to these devices — particularly right now, but if you’re after something that’s current tech on your wallet then maybe the OnePlus V Flip could fill that role.

Obstacles in the way of OnePlus V Flip

While the OnePlus V Flip sounds great on paper, it does come with its set of challenges that the company will need to tackle. But the durability of that foldable screen technology — like other such devices, especially such early versions — remains a question mark and one impossible to answer without an extensive testing period. 

While there have been improvements in recent years, many potential buyers still wonder how long the screen will last. It will also have to make sure that the foldable can provide a flagship quality experience as consumers expect from its upper tier smartphones.

Conclusion
After all, the OnePlus V Flip is meant to disrupt the foldable smartphone segment. Considering its flagship features packed in a small form factor with an affordable price, it has the potential to provide consumers with a viable replacement for expensive foldable phones. 

In a more competitive foldable phone market, the OnePlus V Flip deserves to be an essential device in the segment and will eventually assist in making a part of this technology mainstream. Stay tuned for other official announcements in which OnePlus strives to create a path that redefines the future of smartphones.