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7th Pay Commission: In a meeting with the representatives of the Employees' Union, Andhra CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy made the announcement to increase the retirement age to 62 years and a salary hike of 23.39 per cent. New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh government has good news for its employees. In fact, the state employees have two reasons to celebrate as per the latest 7th pay commission news. The state has decided to increase the age of retirement from 60 to 62 years. Along with that, the salary will also be hiked by 23.39 per cent. In a meeting with the representatives of the Employees' Union, Andhra CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy made the announcements. The meeting also discussed other issues related to the employees. Salary Hike: What Are The Changes According to the announcements made by the government, the change will be effective from July 1, 2018. But the economic benefits will be given from April 1, 2020. The hiked salary will be paid from January 2022. This means, from this month on...

The 64GB variant of the iPhone 12 now starts at Rs 53,999 and the iPhone 12 mini now costs Rs 40,999 The new prices are dependent on variant and color Apple has announced massive price cuts on its older iPhone models, starting with the iPhone 11. A base 64GB iPhone 11 now costs Rs 49,900 on Flipkart. This applies to every color variant of the phone, though that may not always be the case. The prices will also vary depending on availability of the phones. Here is a quick rundown of prices from Flipkart and Amazon. iPhone 12 The base 64GB model of Apple's iPhone 12 is now listed for Rs 53,999 on Flipkart. The purple color variant of the phone can be found slightly cheaper at Rs 53,900 on Amazon. The 128GB variant of the phone is listed for Rs 64,999 on Flipkart, and Rs 70,900 on Amazon. iPhone 12 mini The base 64GB model of the iPhone 12 mini is selling for Rs 40,999 on Flipkart, and Rs 53,900 on Amazon. The 128GB variant of the phone costs Rs 54,999 on Flipkart, and Rs 64,900 on Ama...

Gold and Silver Price: In the bullion market, there is a fluctuation in the price of gold and silver. While there was stability in the price of gold, silver became cheaper. On Sunday, the price of gold was recorded in the market at Rs 48,300 per ten grams, while the price of silver was recorded at Rs 62,300 per kg. No change in gold price According to the Good Returns website, there was no change in the gold price on Sunday. On Saturday, the price of 24 carat gold was Rs 48,300 per ten grams, which was recorded on Sunday as well. At the same time, on Saturday, the price of 22 carat gold was Rs 47,300 per ten grams. There was no change in its price on Sunday. Among the metros, gold is the cheapest in Mumbai Talking about the metros, the price of 24 carat gold in Chennai is Rs 49,650 per ten grams. In Mumbai, 10 grams of 24 carat gold is available for Rs 48,300. On the other hand, gold of this quality in Delhi and Kolkata costs Rs 51,800 and Rs 50,150 per ten grams respectively. That is,...

Bhubaneswar: Today, the gold price in India for 24 carat and 22 carat has increased by Rs 150. As on December 16, Gold price for 24 carat gold (10 grams) was Rs 48,060 while 22 carat gold (10 grams) cost Rs 44,030. Yesterday, Gold price for 24 carat gold (10 grams) was Rs 48,210 while 22 carat gold (10 grams) cost Rs 44,160. A fluctuation in gold prices was observed in different metro cities today. Gold price today in Chennai for 24 carat (10 grams) is Rs 49,550 while the 22 carat (10 grams) is Rs 45,420. In national capital Delhi, the Gold rate for 24 carat (10 grams) is Rs 51,430 while 22 carat (10 grams) is Rs 47,150. The rate of Gold for 24 carat (10 grams) in Kolkata is Rs 49,800 while 22 carat (10 grams) is Rs 47,100. On the other hand, price of 24 carat gold (10 grams) in Mumbai is Rs 47,910 while 22 carat gold (10 grams) is Rs 46,910. Today, the gold price in Odisha’s capital city Bhubaneswar for 24 carat and 22 carat has decreased by Rs 290. The 24 carat gold (10 grams) cost R...

The price of petrol was raised by 35 paise in Delhi, reaching Rs 106.19, while diesel has been hiked by 35 paise as well, reaching Rs 94.92. The petrol and diesel prices saw fresh highs on October 20 (Wednesday) after seeing a 35 paise to 57 paise rise. The price of petrol was raised by 35 paise in Delhi, reaching Rs 106.19, while the price of diesel has been hiked by 35 paise as well, reaching Rs 94.92. In Mumbai, the petrol and diesel prices have been increased by 34 paise and 37 paise consecutively. The petrol price stands at Rs 112.11 while the diesel price stands at Rs 102.89. Check the city-wise prices of petrol and diesel below. Petrol Delhi- Rs 106.19Mumbai- Rs 112.11Kolkata- Rs 106.78Chennai- Rs 103.31 Diesel Delhi- Rs 94.92Mumbai- Rs 102.89Kolkata- Rs 98.03Chennai- Rs 99.26 The petrol prices in most of the states across India have already crossed the Rs 100 mark, while the diesel prices in most states remain just below Rs 100. The states where the diesel prices have crossed t...

Fuel prices have hit a record high on Tuesday even after the prices of petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged Fuel prices have hit a record high on Tuesday even after the prices of petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged. Petrol and diesel prices were increased by 30 paise and 35 paise per litre respectively in Delhi taking the rate of petrol to Rs 104.44 per litre.  The rate of fuel has hit a record high despite being paused. This comes after the rate of petrol and diesel were increased on Monday for the seventh day straight after which the price of fuels hit a record high due to increasing rates in the international markets.  The price of petrol and diesel is at a new high as the former is selling at Rs 104.44 per litre in Delhi, while in Mumbai, it is selling for Rs 110.41 per litre.  Meanwhile, the price of diesel has been increased to Rs 92.82 from its previous price of Rs 93.17 a litre in Delhi. In Mumbai, diesel is selling at Rs 101.03 per litre. Petrol price in Kolkata is...

On the Coinbazzar platform, you can also sell an old Re 1 note for Rs 45,000 by sitting at home. If you have an old Rs 5 note, then there is a chance for you to earn Rs 30,000 without stepping out of your home. So check your piggy bank or wallet and if you find an old Rs 5 note then you can earn Rs 30,000 within a few minutes by sitting at home. All you need to do is visit two websites - antiques and collectables – to know the best rates of your old Rs 5 note. But, the old Rs 5 note must have some features to fetch you Rs 30,000. The old Rs 5 note should have the picture of a tractor on it. The note issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is extremely rare if the number 786 is also printed on it. If you have Rs 5 notes with these features then you can sell them online on coinbazzar.com.  How to sell old Rs 5 note on coinbazzar.com Step 1: Log on to the official website coinbazzar.com Step 2: Register yourself as a seller. Step 3: Upload the picture of your note on the platform.  Ste...

Currently, it has not been decided as to when it will be paid but with an increase of 3%, the DA is to move up to 31% from 28% The list of good news doesn’t seem to be ending soon for Central government employees and pensioners. The government is soon going to give the Dearness Allowance for the month of June by adding it to their current regime. If it goes through then the DA will be increased to 31% from 28%. Though the DA for the month of June 2021 has not been decided yet but based on the AICPI data for January to May 2021, 3% dearness allowance will increase further. Currently, it has not been decided as to when it will be paid but an increase of 3% is sure which will make the DA 31%. In January 2020, the Dearness Allowance was increased by 4 per cent. Then in June 2020, there was an increase of 3 per cent. Again in January 2021, it took a jump of 4 per cent, In three such jumps, the DA increased by 11 per cent and now it has reached up to 28 per cent. The ban on a freeze of Dearn...

A litre of petrol costs Rs 103.24 in Delhi, a hike of 34 paise, while the rate of diesel was Rs 91.77 per litre, a hike of 35 paise . On Thursday (October 7), petrol and diesel prices went up on a record high across the country. A litre of petrol costs Rs 103.24 in Delhi, a hike of 34 paise, while the rate of diesel was Rs 91.77 per litre, a hike of 35 paise. In Mumbai, petrol is priced at Rs 109.25 per litre, which is costlier by 29 paise and diesel costs Rs 99.55 for one litre, a 38 paise increase. Petrol in Kolkata costs Rs 103.94 per litre, while diesel costs Rs 94.88 a litre, 29 paise and 35 paise, respectively. In Chennai, a litre of petrol is priced at Rs 100.75, which is an increase of 26 paise. On Thursday, the price of a litre of diesel was Rs 96.26 per litre, a rise of 33 paise. It is noteworthy to mention that fuel rates vary across states due to the value-added tax (VAT). The prices of petrol and diesel are revised almost every day, taking into account the rupee-dollar exc...

PETROL CITY TODAY PRICE YESTERDAY PRICE Anantnag ₹ 105.30 ₹ 104.89  Badgam ₹ 105.98  ₹105.80 Bandipora ₹ 106.52 ₹ 106.23  Baramullah ₹ 106.63 ₹ 106.16  Doda ₹ 104.87 ₹ 104.58 Ganderbal ₹ 106.18 ₹ 105.90  Jammu ₹ 102.39 ₹ 101.92 Kargil ₹ 85.26 ₹ 85.14 Kathua ₹ 102.68 ₹ 102.62  Kishtwar ₹ 105.15 ₹ 104.87  Kulgam ₹ 105.75 ₹ 105.15  Kupwara ₹ 106.69 ₹ 106.33  Leh ₹ 87.32 ₹ 87.20  Poonch ₹ 104.96 ₹ 104.56  Pulwama ₹ 105.56 ₹ 105.70  Rajouri ₹ 104.82 ₹ 103.78  Ramban ₹ 104.05 ₹ 103.68  Reasi ₹ 102.91 ₹ 103.05  Samba ₹ 102.51 ₹ 102.02  Shopian ₹ 105.80 ₹ 105.32  Srinagar ₹ 106.05 ₹ 105.76  Udhampur ₹ 102.99 ₹ 102.71 DIESEL CITY TODAY PRICE YESTERDAY PRICE Anantnag ₹ 94.75 ₹ 94.28 Badgam ₹ 95.29 ₹ 95.04 Bandipora ₹ 95.79 ₹ 95.44 Baramullah ₹ 95.89 ₹ 95.37 Doda ₹ 94.32 ₹ 93.97 Ganderbal ₹ 95.48 ₹ 95.13 Jammu ₹ 92.22 ₹ 91.70 Kargil ₹ 77.89 ₹ 77.89 Kathua ₹ 92.49 ₹ 92.34 Kishtwar ₹ 94.62 ₹ 94.27 Kulgam ₹ 95.1...

Apple is offering trade-in deals that allow buyers to exchange their old smartphone for the new iPhone 13.   Apple launched the new range of iPhone 13 smartphones on September 14 at the California Streaming event recently. Starting from Rs 69,900, the Apply iPhone 13 range is now available for sale. The smallest iPhone 13 Mini with 128GB storage is priced at Rs 69,900 and goes all the way up to Rs 1,79,900 for the top-spec iPhone 13 Pro Max.  This surely is going to burn a huge hole in the pockets of consumers. However, Apple is offering trade-in deals that allow buyers to exchange their old smartphone for the new iPhone 13. A user can get Rs 46,120 discount on the iPhone 13 series if they trade-in an iPhone 12 Pro Max. This is followed by trading-in an old iPhone 12 Pro, which will get buyers a trade-in discount of up to Rs 43,255.  Trade-in values for other Apple sets: iPhone 12 Pro - Up to Rs 36,485 iPhone 12 - Up to Rs 31,120 iPhone 12 mini - Up to Rs 25,565 iPhone SE (2nd Genera...

7th Pay Commission Latest News: The report further stated that the Centre could announce a further 3% hike in the DA and DR. With the speculated hike, the DA will be increased to 31% of the basic salary. 7th Pay Commission Latest News: Ahead of festive season, the Centre is likely to increase the Dearness Allowance of the government employees again. As per a report by Zee News, the central government employees and pensioners will receive another hike in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR). The report further stated that the Centre could announce a further 3% hike in the DA and DR. With the speculated hike, the DA will be increased to 31% of the basic salary. On the other hand, the employees unions are expecting that the government will make the official announcement soon. Notably, the AICPI data suggests that DA is payable at a 31% rate, as the index for June 2021 increased by 1.1 points, reaching 121.7. The latest move from the Centre will help the central government empl...

Experts say that gold may reach in the range of 55,000 to 60,000 in the next few years, so if you're planning to buy, this may be the right time.     Gold has always been considered a better asset for investment. In the last few years, gold has emerged as a safe option for investors across the world. Indians want to invest in gold in every way, so if you are also planning to invest in gold, this time can be good. At present, gold prices are at a four-month low and there is a very positive trend in gold for the long term. Market experts are also advising to invest in gold. Notably, gold has all the qualities that a traditional investor looks for in an asset class. Investing in gold has always been successful in defeating inflation. On the other hand, if there is an emergency in the future and there is a need for money, you can rely on gold investment. This is because you can sell it quickly in the market. According to commodity experts, gold can reach in the range of 55,000 to ...

PAN-Aadhaar Link Deadline: SBI customers alert! If you’re are a customer of the State Bank of India (SBI) then you might want to read this. SBI has been reminding its customers to link their Permanent Account Number (PAN) with their Aadhaar Card as failing to do so will result in the suspension of banking facilities. “We advise our customers to link their PAN with Aadhaar to avoid any inconvenience and continue enjoying a seamless banking service. If not linked, PAN will be rendered inoperative or inactive and cannot be quoted for conducting specified transactions,” an official tweet of the SBI read. Not just SBI but private banks like HDFC and ICICI bank have also urged their customers to complete the PAN-Aadhaar linking before September 30.  How to link PAN with Aadhaar Card Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal 2.0 (click here) Scroll down on the homepage to find the ‘Link Aadhaar’ option, click on it Fill in the required details like PAN number, Aadhaar Number, Name as per Aadha...

JKMPCL says hike unavoidable Yogesh Sagotra Jammu, Jul 08 (KNO): At the time when people are already reeling under the financial crises due to COVID-19 aftermath and steep hike in price of petroleum product, Jammu and Kashmir Milk Producers Cooperative Limited (JKMPCL) has decided to hike the price of milk by Rs 2 per litre across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir from Thursday, July 8 onwards. The increased price of milk has been seen as another jolt to common people as rate has been increased in all three categories (Shakti, Taaza, Slim N Trim) of milk by marketed by JKMPCL’s Snowcap has been increased by Rs 2 per litre. Click Here to Join JK Student Times WhatsApp Group Manoj Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, JKMPCL said that increase in the milk prices is unavoidable due to the increased cost for packaging and transportation. “The increase in the milk prices became necessary due to the increased cost for packaging having gone up by 30 to 40 percent, the transportation cost b...