1Financelivemint.com
8th Pay Commission: How 3%, 5%, 6% annual increments could raise central government employees' salaries over 5 years
The 8th Pay Commission, headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, has completed its first meeting and will submit final recommendations on salaries, fitment factor, allowances, and pension reforms to the central government. The Commission has been meeting with employee unions in Delhi, Ladakh, West Bengal and Odisha to discuss employee grievances and suggestions for salary and pension revisions. Several employee unions have urged the Commission to raise the annual increment to 5%, 6%, or even 7%, arguing that this would boost employee morale and salary progression throughout an employee's career. BankBazaar.com has compiled salary projections based on the 7th Pay commission matrix, comparing 3, 5% and 6% annual increments over five years. The projections show that higher pay levels amplify the monetary gains from larger annual increments, which could also increase monthly basic payments and potentially increase salaries in future pay revisions.
2Weathermy.headtopics.com
Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Shakes Eastern Egypt
An earthquake with a magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook eastern Egypt early on Monday morning, causing authorities to activate emergency response plans and no immediate reports of fatalities or damage have been reported. The earthquake was felt throughout Cairo and reached as far as El-Arish near the Egyptian-Gaza border. Egypt's National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics revised its initial estimate of magnitude 5-2 to 5.0 after reviewing the initial reading. Egypt’s Minister of Health, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, ordered emergency response planning across the country and directed ambulance services to be at maximum readiness. The Egyptian Red Crescent also advised residents to avoid old and dilapidated buildings in some working-class neighborhoods in Cairo. The most devastating earthquake in modern history occurred in 1992, when a magnitude5.8 earthquake hit Cairo, killing over 500 lives and leaving thousands homeless. No immediate reports have been received of fatalities, damage or fatalities.
3Autohindustantimes.com
Need to prove vehicle link for MVA compensation: Supreme Court
A Supreme Court bench of justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih has ruled that a claimant seeking compensation under the Motor Accident Claims (MVA) must establish a causal nexus between the use of the motor vehicle and the death or injury. This ruling came in a case where Anand, the deceased, had left in a car driven by Dilip and was found dead three days later. The family alleged that he was murdered and sought compensation under MVA. However, the Supreme Court overturned both these decisions, stating that there was no evidence to establish that the death had arisen out of the use. The court also clarified the evidentiary threshold applicable before Motor Acc accident claims tribunals and ordered that the compensation already disbursed to the deceased's family should not be recovered.
4Sciencenewsy-today.com
The Cosmic Survivor That Cheated Death: A Giant Planet That Should Have Been Destroyed - Newsy Today
A gas giant named WD 1856 b, located 80 light-years from Earth, has survived the destruction of its host star, according to observations from the James Webb Space Telescope. The planet orbits a white dwarf star that should have incinerated its local environment during its previous red giant phase. The discovery challenges existing physical models regarding stellar evolution and planetary resilience. According to measurements, the planet has a mass up to 11 times that of Jupiter and maintains a temperature of approximately 126 degrees Celsius, indicating stored energy from an earlier epoch in the system’s history. The findings suggest that outer gas giants retain a pathway to endure stellar apocalypses through distant orbital placement and subsequent gravitational nudges.
5Politicsdevdiscourse.com
Kay Granger, first Republican woman to lead House Appropriations Committee, dies at 83
Kay Granger, a Texas Republican who served in Congress from 1997 to 2025, has died at the age of 83. She was the first woman from her party to chair the House Appropriations Committee, making her one of the most influential members of Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson praised Granger for breaking barriers for women in public service, including being the first female mayor of Fort Worth and the first Republican woman elected to represent Texas in the U.S. House. No cause of death was given.
6Sportsarcamax.com
John Niyo: Tigers dealt Tarik Skubal, now MLB has to deal with Dodgers
The Tigers traded their star player, Tarik Skubal, to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a package of prospects, including an outfielder named Zyhir Hope. This move is seen as a sign that Major League Baseball (MLB) is emphasizing the need for greater parity in the game. Despite the current standings indicating that 23 of the 30 MLB teams are within four games of a playoff berth, the Dodgers have built-in advantages such as a massive media market and a sweetheart TV deal. The league has also launched a "Level the Playing Field" campaign, arguing that too many fans in markets lack hope that their team has a fair chance to win. However, former MLB GM Jim Bowden suggests that this trade could exacerbate the issue.
7Worldindexbox.io
Morocco's Official Death Toll for Ceuta Migrant Crossing: 11 vs Spain's 72
Morocco's interior ministry has reported a death toll of 11 migrants attempting to reach Ceuta, Spain's North African enclave, which is lower than Spain's estimate of 72 deaths. The ministry attributed the sudden influx to the misuse of social media and the circulation of false information. Among the fatalities, 10 drowned and one individual fell from a rocky area. Morocco is collaborating with Spain to confirm these numbers and identify remains discovered on Spanish soil. Spain reported that more than 60,000 people entered Ceuta in recent days, though most have since returned to Morocco. The Moroccan Association for Human Rights highlighted that there were close to 130 victims, with dozens more still unaccounted for.
8Politicswmur.com
Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new '5 for 5' rule
U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney has clarified her initial ruling granting the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year, potentially disrupting the upcoming 'five for five' rule, which allows five seasons of eligibility for Division I Division I players. The clarification was made following a request from the NCAA for clarity about her decision to grant a fifth year to athletes who graduated high school in 2022 who were not included in the new rule. The decision still stands, but has no impact on other NCAA rules, including its prohibition on players signing pro contracts, returning to college. The ruling could potentially disrupt the upcoming college football season, as teams are starting camp planning on the 'five-for-five' rule.
9Businessm.ph.investing.com
Prysmian nears deal to acquire U.S. electrical maker Atkore- Bloomberg By Investing
Italy's Prysmian is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire U.S. electrical manufacturing company, Atkore, in an all-cash deal that could be announced in the coming days. The Milan-based company is finalizing an all cash deal for U.K. electrical manufacturer, which had a market capitalization of $2.46 billion as of Friday's close. The deal could be finalised soon.
10Financem.in.investing.com
Gold climbs as Trump delays Iran strike, softer oil eases inflation concerns By Investing
Gold prices rose as U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a fresh military strike against Iran, reducing concerns over persistent inflation. The decision reduced expectations that energy costs would keep interest rates elevated. The U.K. Dollar Index also slipped below the 100 level, making dollar-denominated bullion more attractive for overseas buyers. Despite the gains, investors remained cautious due to three Federal Reserve officials stating inflation remains too high and an immediate interest-rate increase was needed. The focus now lies on U.N. labor market data for further clues on the Federal Reserve's next policy move.
