108 economists denounce tinkering with India's economic indicators; call for unityExpressing concerns over \"political interference\" in statistical data in India, as many as 108 economists and social scientists on Thursday called for restoration of \"institutional independence\" and integrity of statistical organisations. Their appeal comes against the backdrop of controversy over revision of gross domestic product (GDP) numbers and withholding employment data by the NSSO. Cooking gas, ...

The CG employees, who are currently getting a minimum pay of Rs 18,000, have been demanding an increase of Rs 8,000 or an increase in the fitment factor by 3.68 times from the existing 2.57 times.

The extension of the reservation system is likely to put additional pressure on private institutions as they have to make infrastructural arrangements to induct poor students from upper caste.

The move, which will benefit lakhs of academic staff members, would cost the Centre Rs 1,241.78 crore; the pay scales will be applicable from January 1, 2016.