8th Pay Commission: Significant Financial Gains for Employees and Pensioners

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Pay Commission. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that before finalizing the ToR, the government held extensive consultations with several ministries, state governments, and employee associations. The commission has been directed to submit its recommendations within 18 months. This development clears […]

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Supreme Court Seeks Response from Centre and Ladakh on Wangchuk’s Detention

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Central Government and the Ladakh administration on a petition challenging the detention of environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk. The petition was filed by Wangchuk’s wife, who described the action against him as arbitrary and unconstitutional. The apex court has scheduled the next hearing […]

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Indian Companies Remain Unclear on Whether They Will Continue Purchasing Cheap Crude Oil from Russia

New Delhi: India’s largest oil refiner and fuel retailer, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), has stated that it will comply with all sanctions imposed by the international community. However, the company has not clarified whether it will stop purchasing discounted crude oil from Russian firms such as Rosneft and Lukoil. According to the company, the […]

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