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India.com
10 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Good news for Central govt employees, can now take up to 30 days leave yearly to…, Check details
Central government employees in India can take up to 30 days of leave every year for personal reasons, including looking after their elderly parents. This was confirmed by Union Minister of State for Personnel, Jitendra Singh, while answering a question in the Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament. He said that this rule is already part of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. Under these rules, a central government employee gets: 30 days of earned leave 20 days of half-pay leave 8 days of casual leave 2 restricted holidays every year. These leaves can be used for any personal reason, such as caring for sick or elderly parents, the minister explained in a written reply. Advertisement === What are the CCS (Leave) rules, 1972? The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 came into effect on June 1, 1972, and they decide how leave is given to most Central government employees. However, these rules do not apply to everyone. For example, railway workers, casual or part-time staff, and members of the All India Services follow different leave rules. In total, 11 groups of employees are excluded from these rules. What types of leave are available for central employees? Earned Leave (EL) – Leave earned over time for personal use. Half Pay Leave (HPL) – Leave taken with half the salary. Commuted Leave – Half pay leave converted into full pay leave in special cases. Leave Not Due – Advance leave, allowed when no other leave is left. Extraordinary Leave (EOL) – Leave without pay when other options are used up. Maternity and Paternity Leave – For new mothers and fathers. Child Care Leave (CCL) – Special leave for taking care of children. Study Leave – For employees wanting to pursue higher studies or training. Special Disability Leave – If an employee gets injured during duty. Seamen's Sick Leave – For employees working on ships. Hospital Leave – For serious health conditions needing hospital care. Departmental Leave – Special leave granted in certain departments. How earned leave works for Central employees Earned Leave is added to your leave balance twice a year i.e. on January 1 and July 1. When you use it, it is deducted from your leave account. Some special kinds of leave, like maternity or child care leave, are not deducted from your regular leave balance. Advertisement === Other holidays and offs for Central employees Apart from the leaves listed above, there are also other types of time-off like: Casual Leave Restricted Holidays Compensatory Offs Special Casual Leave These are managed through government instructions and can change from time to time.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chicago Cubs trying to stay focused on next game with trade deadline nearing and Brewers atop NL Central
When the Chicago Cubs are good, you can feel it, and this season, the energy is palpable because the Cubs have been one of baseball's best teams. The atmosphere around Wrigley Field has reached playoff levels as the calendar gets close to August — a sign that good baseball is being played at the Friendly Confines. It had been some time since Cubs fans enjoyed a team that was one of the best in baseball. The last time the Cubs were in the postseason in a full season was 2018, when they lost to the Brewers in Game 163 before also losing in the one-game wild card. But this year, the Cubs, 60-42 entering play Friday, are in position to get back to the postseason and make a run once there. Not only that, but they are one of a few teams in baseball with a legitimate shot to win the World Series. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] The first half was full of challenges for the Cubs, the biggest of which were the hits their rotation took with the loss of Justin Steele to a torn UCL and the absence of Shota Imanaga for more than a month due to a hamstring strain. Yet the Cubs have continued to play well and asserted their dominance in the National League; they've already finished their season series against many of the best teams in the NL, including the Dodgers, Mets, Padres and Phillies. In fact, because the Cubs had one of the most challenging schedules before the All-Star break, they have one of the easiest schedules in the sport in the second half. 'Our goal is to win as many games as possible,' Cubs president Jed Hoyer said this week. 'I think that's the focus. We're not gonna actually play a lot of teams the rest of the way that are in that mix. So to me, how do we focus on the Cubs winning as many games as possible? Of course, you look at playoff odds, but ultimately, we know those things change quickly based on tonight's game and tomorrow's game.' [Get more Chicago news: Cubs team feed] Speaking of things that change quickly, the one team that could ruin the Cubs' summer fun and plans for an NL Central title is the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers, who entered the All-Star break on a seven-game winning streak and extended it to 11 before a loss Tuesday to the Mariners, have erased what was once a 6.5-game Cubs lead in the division. The Cubs have been ahead in the Central for most of the season, but with 60 games to play, Milwaukee is one game up. 'They're a really good team,' Hoyer said. 'They've played really well, especially over the last 30 games or so. They've played excellent baseball and changed their calculus. But certainly, I don't expect that to change. "I expect us to play well. I expect them to play well.' Since May 1, the Cubs are 42-29. The Brewers are 45-26 over the same span. It previously looked like the Cubs could pull away from the division early, but at this point, Milwaukee — which has the second-best run differential in the NL, behind only Chicago — doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. What does the Cubs' clubhouse make of the Brewers' having toppled them from their comfortable perch? 'Look, they're playing great,' manager Craig Counsell said. 'But we can control the [eight] other games we have with them. That's it.' 'I think there's something about having a sense of urgency,' Hoyer added. 'I don't think this group lacks urgency ever. But I do think that there is something potentially good about having someone at your heels that's really good, that's been playing great baseball for over a month.' That urgency applies to the clubhouse and also the front office. The Cubs have put themselves in position to be aggressive buyers at the trade deadline, and while their offense is solidified as their biggest strength, their starting rotation could use some reinforcements. Imanaga and fellow left-hander Matthew Boyd have been one of baseball's best duos and are both penciled into Chicago's postseason rotation. Right-hander Jameson Taillon could be a solution once he returns in late August, but right now, behind the lefty duo is a void. Who is starting Game 3 come October? That's the biggest question for Hoyer to answer ahead of the deadline. The good news is Chicago has options when it comes to what additions the team could make. If they want to go the route of a rental, Arizona starters Zac Gallen or Merrill Kelly could fill the void. Longer-term solutions such as Miami's Sandy Alcántara and Edward Cabrera or Pittsburgh's Mitch Keller could be answers, though they would all come at a higher cost, with additional years of club control attached. Adding another high-leverage relief arm and possibly depth at third base are also possible for the Cubs, but the main priority has to be starting pitching. The Cubs and Brewers can both be expected to be active before next Thursday's trade deadline, and what will make the next week even more intense is that the two teams face off in a three-game series in Milwaukee starting Monday. Whichever team is able to win that series will not only take control of the division but also gain a big boost going into the deadline and the final two months of the season. 'We're gonna take care of what we can take care of — that's today's game,' Counsell said. 'At this point, the standings are not at a point where it really gives us any benefit to worry about them. Just got to go out and keep playing good games and keep stacking up wins.'


Globe and Mail
21 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Geospace Technologies Schedules Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call
Geospace Technologies (NASDAQ: GEOS) today announced that it will release third quarter 2025 and nine-month financial results on Thursday, August 7, 2025 after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, Geospace has scheduled a conference call for Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central). WHAT: Geospace Technologies Third Quarter 2025 and Nine-Months Results Conference Call WHEN: Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central) HOW: Live via phone – U.S. participants can dial toll-free 800-274-8461. International participants can dial 203-518-9814. Please reference the Geospace Technologies conference ID: GEOSQ325 prior to the start of the conference call. For those who cannot listen to the live call, a replay will be available for approximately 60 days and may be accessed through the Investor Relations page on the website. About Geospace Technologies Geospace Technologies is a global technology and instrumentation manufacturer specializing in advanced sensing, IOT and highly ruggedized products, which serve smart water, energy exploration, industrial, government and commercial customers worldwide. The Company's products blend engineering expertise with advanced analytic software to optimize energy exploration, enhance national and homeland security, empower water utility and property managers, and streamline electronic printing solutions. With more than four decades of excellence, the Company's more than 450 employees across the world are dedicated to engineering and technical quality. Geospace is traded on the U.S. NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol GEOS. For more information, visit
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Motorola Solutions to Issue Second-Quarter 2025 Earnings Results on August 7
Webcast presentation by executives to follow earnings release CHICAGO, July 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) will issue its second-quarter 2025 earnings results after the close of the market on Thursday, August 7. Motorola Solutions will host its quarterly conference call with financial analysts at 4 p.m. Central (5 p.m. Eastern) on August 7. The conference call will be webcast live at About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Learn more about our commitment to innovating for a safer future for us all at View source version on Contacts Media Contact Alexandra ReynoldsMotorola +1 312 965 3968 Investor Contact Tim YocumMotorola +1 847 576 6899 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data


Globe and Mail
21 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Energy Transfer Announces Increase in Quarterly Cash Distribution
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) today announced an increase in its quarterly cash distribution to $0.33 per Energy Transfer common unit ($1.32 on an annualized basis) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. This cash distribution per Energy Transfer common unit will be paid on August 19, 2025 to unitholders of record as of the close of business on August 8, 2025, and is an increase of more than 3 percent as compared to the second quarter of 2024. In addition, as previously announced, Energy Transfer plans to release earnings for the second quarter of 2025 on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, after the market closes. The company will also conduct a conference call on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time/4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss quarterly results and provide a company update. The conference call will be broadcast live via an internet webcast, which can be accessed on Energy Transfer's website at The call will also be available for replay on Energy Transfer's website for a limited time. Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) owns and operates one of the largest and most diversified portfolios of energy assets in the United States, with approximately 140,000 miles of pipeline and associated energy infrastructure. Energy Transfer's strategic network spans 44 states with assets in all of the major U.S. production basins. Energy Transfer is a publicly traded limited partnership with core operations that include complementary natural gas midstream, intrastate and interstate transportation and storage assets; crude oil, natural gas liquids ('NGL') and refined product transportation and terminalling assets; and NGL fractionation. Energy Transfer also owns Lake Charles LNG Company, as well as the general partner interests, the incentive distribution rights and approximately 21% of the outstanding common units of Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN), and the general partner interests and approximately 38% of the outstanding common units of USA Compression Partners, LP (NYSE: USAC). For more information, visit the Energy Transfer LP website at Forward Looking Statements This news release may include certain statements concerning expectations for the future that are forward-looking statements as defined by federal law. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond management's control. An extensive list of factors that can affect future results, including future distribution levels, are discussed in the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Partnership undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect new information or events. Qualified Notice This release serves as qualified notice to nominees as provided for under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b)(4) and (d). Please note that one hundred percent (100%) of Energy Transfer LP's distributions to foreign investors are attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. Accordingly, all of Energy Transfer LP's distributions to foreign investors are subject to federal tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate. Nominees, and not Energy Transfer LP, are treated as withholding agents responsible for withholding distributions received by them on behalf of foreign investors. For purposes of Treasury Regulation section 1.1446(f)-4(c)(2)(iii), brokers and nominees should treat one hundred percent (100%) of the distributions as being in excess of cumulative net income for purposes of determining the amount to withhold. The information contained in this press release is available on our website at