MP Evening Wrap:Centre approves 8th Pay Commission, pay revision likely from Jan 1; MP to hold single exam for all govt jobs on UPSC model more

Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from Madhya Pradesh and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day: 1. Govt approves 8th Pay Commission, pay revision likely from January 1 The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gives green light to terms of references of 8th Central Pay Commission. This commission will review pay, benefits, and work conditions for central government employees. The commission will be a short-term group. It will have one Chairperson. Read More 2. MP to hold single exam for all govt jobs, CM Yadav announces UPSC-style common recruitment test CM Mohan Yadav announced that Madhya Pradesh will hold a single UPSC-style exam for all government recruitments to speed up employment. He also promised to address pay disparities, promotions, and allowances while forming an Employee Commission for staff welfare. Read more 3. MP makes barcoding mandatory on govt hospital medicines to curb fake drugs Madhya Pradesh has made barcodes and QR codes mandatory on all essential medicines supplied to government hospitals to curb fake drugs and ensure transparency. The system will allow instant verification of medicine details and is being rolled out across all state health facilities. Read More 4. Pakistan offers Karachi port access to Bangladesh; India had blocked Bangladesh’s transit facility Pakistan has offered Bangladesh the use of its Karachi port. The proposal was made during the 9th meeting of the Pakistan-Bangladesh Joint Economic Commission (JEC) held in Dhaka. Read More 5. Bhaskar probe exposes booming fake medical racket in MP; 10th-pass treating patients after buying ‘doctor’ degrees for Rs 35,000 A Dainik Bhaskar investigation reveals a booming fake doctor racket in Madhya Pradesh, where even 10th-pass individuals can buy Electrohomeopathy degrees for Rs 35,000 and start treating patients. Despite multiple deaths and police action, these unqualified practitioners continue to run clinics openly amid weak enforcement. Read More 6. BJP leader shot dead by masked men in Katni, accused flee after attack A BJP leader was shot dead in broad daylight by two masked men in Katni, Madhya Pradesh. The attackers came on a motorbike, fired multiple shots at him, and fled. Read more 7. Mahagathbandhan releases manifesto named ‘Bihar Ka Tejashwi Prann’ Mahagathbandhan leaders have released their manifesto for the Bihar assembly elections. The manifesto is titled “Bihar ka Tejashwi Pran”, which includes 20 pledges by Tejashwi Yadav. The biggest announcement is that every family will be given one government job within 20 months. Tejashwi stated that the job will be provided within 20 months, and a law for this will be made within 20 days. Read More 8. Patient dies after ambulance halts for leopard sighting in Balaghat, family alleges driver technician demanded money to resume journey A young malaria patient died allegedly due to the negligence of an ambulance driver and technician in Balaghat. The victim’s family claims the driver stopped the vehicle midway to watch a leopard and later demanded money to continue the journey. Read more 9. Illegal arms factory busted in Bhind, accused hired UP gunsmiths at ₹50,000/month Two illegal arms traffickers plotted to set up a weapons factory in Bhind, saying local demand would fetch higher prices though sourcing from other states was risky. They rented a workspace, paid two accomplices ₹40,000 to arrange it, and hired a skilled gunsmith from Uttar Pradesh at ₹50,000 per month to produce the weapons. Read More 10. Controversy sparks at Diljit Dosanjh’s Sydney concert after Sikh fans denied entry for carrying religious symbol A controversy erupted during Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh’s first-ever stadium concert in Sydney, after several Sikh attendees were denied entry for carrying the Kripan, a sacred symbol of the Sikh faith. The event, held at Parramatta Stadium in Western Sydney, saw a full house of around 25,000 spectators, many from the Punjabi and Sikh communities. Read More