Good news for govt employees! Union Cabinet approves terms of reference of 8th Pay Commission
Former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai will head the Commission as chairperson. The panel will submit its recommendations within 18 months and it is likely to come into effect from January 1, 2026, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at a cabinet briefing on Tuesday.
8th Pay Commission: Will arrears be paid in a single instalment? Here’s what we know
The terms of reference for the 8th Pay Commission were approved by the government earlier in the day. Former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai will head the Commission as chairperson.
Bad news for Prashant Kishore, landed in controversy after being listed as voter of Bihar and…, EC issues notice
Poll strategist and leader of the Jan Suraaj Party, Prashant Kishor, has been embroiled in a major controversy as the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a showcause notice to him after noting that he has been registered as a voter in both Bihar and West Bengal.
Bihar Elections 2025: Mahagathbandhan releases poll manifesto ‘Tejashwi Pran Patra’, promises govt jobs, Rs 2500 monthly for…
The Opposition’s alliance has also promised to implement the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
8th Pay Commission: Salary hikes, pensions, other benefits, here is all you need to know
The pay matrix under the 8th Pay Commission will be more transparent and uniform, with an aim to make salary structures uniform across all government departments. Under the new system, the basic pay of Level 1 employees will be increased.
Cyclone Montha Update: These states have declared school holidays as cylone intensifies into SCS
As the weather conditions in Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states have worsened due to cyclone Montha, many of these states have declared school holidays. Schools in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have been closed till October 29 due to cyclonic storm conditions.
EAM Jaishankar issues BIG statement at East Asia Summit: ‘Right of defence against terrorism…’
The minister’s remarks came as part of India’s national statement at the high-level forum, which brought together leaders from across the Indo-Pacific region. Jaishankar also highlighted that the world continues to witness conflicts with widespread repercussions, both near and far.
DDA announces new flats for these categories, booking to be open from…; check prices, how to book, other details
the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched a new housing scheme for the economically weaker section (EWS) and the Lower Income Group (LIG). DDA has now announced Phase 2 of the Jan Sadharan Awas Yojana 2025 for these people.
ECI announces SIR Phase 2 pan India, check full list of states; will release final voter list on…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will conduct the second phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 States and Union Territories, with the final voter list to be published early next year.
BIG twist in Delhi student’s acid attack case, police arrest father of ‘victim’ on rape charges
Amid the acid attack accusations, the wife of the acid attack suspect had filed a police complaint against the student’s father, after which a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged. Police had also said that the acid attack allegations appeared “suspicious.”