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Time of India
38 minutes ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Promotion of state govt staff sets in motion after cabinet nod
Bhopal: As the Madhya Pradesh cabinet paved way for the promotion of govt employees after nine years, the departments will soon start the promotion process based on the cabinet decision. Meanwhile, SAPAKS is preparing to challenge the new promotion rules in court. The govt is also aware of the issue and has directed the departments to expedite the promotion of govt employees, as per the rules cleared in the cabinet meeting. The process will commence soon after the departments receive the notification from the general administration department in this regard. Chief minister Mohan Yadav chaired the cabinet meeting held on Tuesday in the secretariat. The cabinet approved the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Promotion Rules, 2025, ensuring the representation and protection of the interests of the reserved categories. Provisions include a 20% reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 16% for Scheduled Castes (SC). SC and ST public servants will also have the opportunity for promotion based on merit. SAPAKS, an organisation of general category, OBC, and minority govt employees, president KS Tomar said, "We have no option but to challenge the rules in court." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later! [Video] getfittoday Undo After the cabinet meeting, the govt stated that it has been provided that promotion committees may meet in the current year itself to prepare selection lists for the next year's vacancies, i.e., provisions for advance DPCs (Departmental Promotion Committees) have been included. Due weightage is given to seniority, and among senior officials, those obtaining the minimum qualifying marks will be eligible for promotion. For Class I officers, a merit-cum-seniority principle will apply. The rules aim to encourage efficiency, with clear criteria defining ineligibility for promotion. Circumstances under which an official becomes ineligible and the impact of penalties are clearly outlined. Provisions have been made for holding review DPCs for reconsideration of decisions. The new rules eliminate the system of rotation, which will help create more promotional posts. DPCs are empowered to determine the suitability of candidates, the govt stated. The problem for the general category employees is that SC and ST public servants will also have the opportunity for promotion based on merit, in addition to the 20% reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 16% for Scheduled Castes (SC). The govt is aware of the grounds on which the promotion rules will be challenged in court, and officials mentioned they have also done their homework. The promotion of the state govt employees has been on hold since 2016. Over a lakh of govt employees have retired while waiting to get promotions.
Time of India
40 minutes ago
- Business
- Time of India
Rare earths set to get up to Rs 5,000 crore incentive scheme
India has firmed up a ₹3,500-5,000 crore scheme to incentivise production of rare earth minerals and derived magnets in the country and could be approved in a fortnight, a top government official said. "The priority is to start domestic-critical mineral production in the shortest time period," the official told ET. The sops under the proposed scheme will be offered through a reverse auction process, the official said. The decision to offer incentives for rare earths comes after an internal ministerial review flagged the need for diversification in the wake of acute dependence on Chinese imports. "Fresh steps are being taken to boost domestic availability of critical minerals," he said, adding that at least five large domestic companies had informally expressed keenness to produce these in consultations with the government. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Vietnam (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo China has a near monopoly of the world's supply of rare earth magnets and has curbs on exports. These critical minerals needed in the manufacture of rare earth magnets are crucial for making cars, electric vehicles (EVs) and the renewable energy infrastructure. Industry, particularly the automobile industry, has flagged the detrimental impact of the Chinese curbs and sought government intervention. Beijing in April made a special export licences mandatory for export of seven rare earth elements and related magnets. India's EV and wind turbine makers are the largest demand centres for rare earth elements, cornering over half the entire 4010 metric tonne domestic demand in 2025. Overall demand is expected to more than double to 8220 metric tonnes by 2030. Live Events Besides, the government is also planning an amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act to support the critical mineral mission. Besides regulatory tweaks, the Centre is also expecting commercially viable domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets in small quantities later this year. The ministry of science and technology had sanctioned funding for Midwest Advanced Materials Private Ltd, Hyderabad.
Time of India
40 minutes ago
- Health
- Time of India
Iran's missile targeted Israel Defense Forces Command Center next to Soroka Hospital, 3D video of Israeli military headquarters released
As the conflict in the Middle East continues on the seventh day, Iran launched a fresh missile attack in Israel, targeting the Israeli Military Command, Control, and Intelligence headquarters. The attack caused heavy damage to the nearby Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba. Following the strikes, Iran claimed it had targeted a military site close to the hospital, not the hospital. 'Our powerful armed forces accurately eliminated an Israeli Military Command, Control, and Intelligence HQ and another vital target,' Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement on his X account. He stated that the blast wave caused superficial damage to a small section of the nearby and largely evacuated Soroka Military Hospital. 'The facility is mainly used to treat Israeli soldiers engaged in the genocide in Gaza, 25 miles away, where Israel has destroyed or damaged 94% of Palestinian hospitals,' he further stated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo Hours after the attack near the hospital, Iranian media released a detailed 3D image of one of Israel's main command and intelligence centers. The centers reportedly play an important role in planning attacks against the Islamic Republic. Several wards of Soroka hospital damaged, authorities say Live Events The operation launched by Tehran targeted the IDF C4I HQ and the Central Command for Intelligence and Operations in Tel Aviv, right next to Soroka Hospital, Iranian media reported. According to the BBC, Soroka hospital authorities claimed that several wards in the facility were completely destroyed as fire swept through one of the buildings, causing windows to smash and ceilings to collapse. The magnitude of the damage was extensive. Debris and plumes of smoke were seen floating through the air after the explosion. Around 200 patients will be transferred to other hospital centers, Prof. Shlomi Codish, chief executive of the Soroka hospital, said, the BBC reported. Strikes were reported in several locations across Israel. The country's health ministry stated that 271 people had sustained injuries. In the Thursday onslaught, some 20-30 Iranian missiles targeted Israel's central cities, including Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and Holon, as well as Soroka Hospital in the southern city of Beersheba, Anadolu Agency reported. Israel threatens Iran's top leader Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz blamed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and said the military "has been instructed and knows that in order to achieve all of its goals, this man absolutely should not continue to exist.' Hostilities began on Friday when Israel launched airstrikes on several sites across Iran, including military and nuclear facilities, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory strikes.
Time of India
41 minutes ago
- Sport
- Time of India
"F**king love you baby': Brad Marchand and Matthew Tkachuk's long hug shocks fans and sparks panic over their unexpected bond
Brad Marchand and Matthew Tkachuk shared a long hug as the Panthers won the Stanley Cup.(Image via Instagram/br_openice) Brad Marchand, the former captain of the Boston Bruins, had a long standing rivalry with the Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk but things changed when Marchand ended up joining the team early this year. With the Florida Panthers lifting the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers, the heartfelt exchange between Brad Marchand and Matthew Tkachuk has sparked frenzy among fans. Brad Marchand's long hug with Matthew Tkachuk has shocked and sparked a frenzy among fans As the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers, Matthew Tkachuk could be spotted approaching and hugging Brad Marchand tightly as he said, 'F**king love you baby'. Brad Marchand also appeared visibly emotional as the two shared a long, tight hug. Now, this moment has sparked frenzy among fans. A fan took to X and wrote, 'The spin and hug looks like something out of a movie', while another fan commented, 'The Panthers made a great move by picking up Marchand. Right when he hit the ice it was like he was made for Florida and he didn't stop till the very end. Good moves wins cups.' A third fan posted, 'What a team. Two of the best in the game today', while another user wrote, 'imagine telling me this would happen in January of this year.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo A fifth fan noted, 'This is the perfect example of two of the MOST "if he's on your team you love him, if he's on the other team you hate him" players in the sport. Florida has a handful of them. The chemistry of that locker room is undeniably good.' Brad Marchand was spotted embracing his wife and children as the family got emotional over the Stanley Cup win As the Florida Panthers lifted the Stanley Cup, Brad Marchand was spotted getting emotional as his children and wife, Katrina Marchand, rushed to hug him. Matthew Tkachuk also spoke about the extent of injuries he had sustained and how his teammates helped him to pull off the match. He said, "I really didn't think I would be playing, or at least playing to my capabilities. The longer the playoffs went, the better I felt. I owe that to the guys for giving me some wiggle room to feel good." Also Read: 'We did it': Brad Marchand shares heartfelt celebration with wife and daughters after Stanley Cup win leaving fans emotional Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
41 minutes ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP govt evicting tribals from their land, denying their rights: Cong
Bhopal: In a joint press conference, LOP Umang Singhar, former Union Minister Arun Yadav, and Congress Working Committee member Kamleshwar Patel stated that tribals in the state are being denied their rights to water, forests, and land by the BJP govt. The Congress functionaries said that, in gross injustice, tribals are being evicted from their land and suppressed with false allegations. The Congress cautioned that if the rights of tribals are not enforced within 15 days, the party will start a mass movement against the BJP govt. Calling the policies of the govt anti-tribal, the three senior leaders said that the BJP has deviated from the issues of development and is now engaging only in the politics of religion. LOP Umang Singhar alleged that the govt is depriving tribals of their traditional rights. "The land leases of thousands of tribal families were cancelled without any prior notice. It is clear from this action of the govt that it wants to snatch the rights of the tribals to water, forest, and land," LOP Singhar said. He also mentioned that in Madhya Pradesh, only five leases were given in Jhabua district so far, which shows that the govt's intention is not to give the tribals their rights but to drive them out of their homes and forests. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The LOP said that tribals talk about water, forest, and land, but the community is being divided into religions. "Tribals worship nature. Our identity is not with religion but with land and forest. The BJP RSS is going from village to village and dividing us because when BJP talks, it talks only about religion," Singhar alleged. "If the govt does not accept the tribals' demands for lease within 15 days, then a fierce movement will be launched. " Umang Singhar claimed that it was 17 years since the Forest Rights Act (2006) came into force, but the BJP govt has not yet given lakhs of tribal families their legal right to ownership of forest land. "More than eight lakh forest rights claims are still pending across the country. This shows that the govt failed miserably in the proper implementation of the Forest Rights Act 2006," Singhar said. He further argued that the Madhya Pradesh govt rejected more than 3 lakh claims out of 6.5 lakh forest rights claims made by tribals till 2024 without citing any clear reason. Quoting the Forest Rights Rules 2007, the LOP said that Rule 12A (6) states that it is mandatory for the govt to give reasons in writing for rejecting a claim. The Forest Rights Rules, 2007; Rule 12A says, "In the event of rejection or modification of a claim, the reasons for the same must be told in writing in the local language to the person concerned." The LOP alleged that due to the abundance of mineral wealth in the forests of Nepanagar, the govt wants to forcibly displace the tribals there, so that the way can be cleared for private companies. "The govt is falsely accusing the tribals of cutting the trees, while the truth is that they are protecting the forests and planting trees there. There are some other elements that are harming the forests, which the govt is ignoring," Singhar argued. Former Union Minister Arun Yadav said that the govt is removing tribals from the Nepanagar forests even though these tribals were engaged in forest protection. He accused that this is a trick of the govt because it wants to serve corporate interests by evicting the tribals from the forests. Giving the Mohan Yadav govt 15 days, the Congress leaders made it clear that if within this period the tribal society members do not get their rights back, then the Congress party will start a mass movement, and the fight for the rights of the tribals will be fought from the streets to the state assembly.
