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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Centre hikes central deputation allowance for certain category of officers
The central government has increased the central deputation allowance. This is for specific officer categories. The Department of Personnel and Training issued an order. The Central Secretariat (Deputation on Tenure) Allowance rates are revised. All India services and Group A central services officers are eligible. They must be appointed as Under Secretary, Deputy Secretary, or Director. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Centre has increased central deputation allowance for certain categories of officers, according to a Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) revised rates of Central Secretariat (Deputation on Tenure) Allowance (CDTA) are admissible to the officers of all India services and organised Group A central services on their appointment as Under Secretary, Deputy Secretary and Director in the central secretariat under the Central Staffing Scheme, the order issued on Wednesday present, during their tenure as Under Secretary, Deputy Secretary, or Director, the officers are paid CDTA at the rate of 10 per cent of their basic pay, subject to a ceiling of Rs 9,000."In consideration of references received from various ministries/departments and after due consultation with Department of Expenditure, it has been decided that the ceiling will further rise by 25 per cent each time Dearness Allowance increases by 50 per cent," the DoPT said. PTI
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
PM highlights swift wars, local defence platforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the changing nature of warfare in his first council of ministers meeting following Operation Sindoor , stating that actions can now be completed within minutes. He remarked that the world has witnessed India's growing capabilities. Modi referred to Operation Sindoor during the meeting, which lasted over four hours. He emphasised the effectiveness of indigenous weapons used during the operation and stressed the government's focus on promoting Make in India defence platforms. He also urged ministers to spend at least one night in aspirational blocks across the country to gain a better understanding of local issues. Additionally, Modi encouraged flexibility regarding office space as ministries relocate to new Central Secretariat buildings, and advised ministers to set higher goals rather than compare current achievements with those of previous governments. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Discover Effortless Glucose Monitoring: Request a Free Trial Dexcom Click Here The meeting featured presentations by the Health Secretary on obesity and reducing edible oil consumption, the Jal Shakti Secretary on water conservation, the Commerce Secretary on trade, and the Cabinet Secretary. Modi called for infrastructure and manufacturing projects to meet global standards. He urged ministers to work at full pace and highlight five key successes of their ministries during the Modi government's third-term first anniversary celebrations beginning 9 June. Live Events
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Viral video: Group of men in Fortuner with HR number harass Jeep Wrangler carrying family with child on busy Dehradun road
A road rage incident on Dehradun's Main Rajpur Road turned violent on May 30, when a group of men in a white Toyota Fortuner Legender stopped a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a family inside, damaged the vehicle, and harassed the occupants. The viral video of the incident shows the confrontation unfold in full view of public traffic. Fortuner group blocks Jeep with family inside As per reports, the incident began when the Fortuner, bearing HR registration number attempted to block the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon from the left side. The Jeep was traveling with his wife and child on a busy stretch of Rajpur Road, opposite the Central Secretariat before Bahal Chowk in Dehradun. — himalayanhindu (@himalayanhindu) The Fortuner driver signaled aggressively, asking Jeep driver to stop the vehicle. When he did not comply, the Fortuner swerved too close, to block the passage. Once the vehicles stopped, the driver and passengers of the Fortuner exited their car and approached the Jeep. They shouted at Chaudhary, damaged the vehicle, and demanded that he step out. Despite the presence of his wife and young child inside the Jeep, the attackers continued to hit the vehicle. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The video shows Chaudhary asking the assailants to stop. He also asked his wife to call the police and requested the group to resolve the matter at the police station. He kept his window closed while trying to reason with the men. Locals try to help but face violence In a second video, some local residents stepped in to stop the attackers. However, the Fortuner occupants physically assaulted those who intervened. One of the men was seen hitting an elderly person standing near the Jeep. Live Events Driver takes family home, returns to report After the confrontation, the Jeep driver took his family home to safety and then returned to the location while speaking to the police on the phone. He shared details of the incident with the authorities. Police intervene but attackers flee Police had reportedly stopped the Fortuner, but by the time the Jeep driver returned to the scene, the occupants of the vehicle were no longer present.
