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Parliament Monsoon Session 2025: The Opposition left no stone unturned to corner the lawmakers and pressed for answers on critical issues such as security and intelligence lapses preceding the Pahalgam attack, accountability for those failures, losses suffered by the Indian Air Force, and the true nature of US involvement.

As the world reels from the shockwaves of Israel’s precision strikes deep inside Iran, one of India’s most noted strategic minds has issued a blunt message to the Modi government – learn from this. Fast.

CM Siddaramaiah said that despite the 15th Finance Commission recommending Rs 11,495 crore in funds to Karnataka, it was also withheld.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday criticized the Modi government in its eleventh year in power, alleging that the BJP's rule has brought no accountability, no change, and only propaganda.

The Modi government completed 11 years after coming in power in 2014. The BJP has launched numerous initiatives and schemes across various sectors. Here are 11 key initiatives that highlight its focus areas:  

Here's a recap of salary Jawans & JCOs (Level 8 and below) and Officers (Level 9 and above) get as part of Siachen Allowance under the 7th Pay Commission.  

The 8th Pay Commission is scheduled to be implemented on 1 January 2026. However the formation of the pay panel has fuelled speculations on whether 

He said the understanding between India and Pakistan happened directly.

The 7th Pay Commission had recommended for some allowances based on geographical location coined under Tough Location Allowance. Here's a recap of it.

The 7th CPC had submitted its recommendations to the Central Government to abolish interest free advances while some intrest Bearing Advances were retained. Here are the details of the advances

Besides, under the Price Stabilisation Fund, a dynamic buffer stock of pulses is maintained and calibrated release of stocks from the buffer is done to ensure the availability and affordability of pulses to consumers.  

In the aftermath of the successful execution of 'Operation Sindoor' and the recently announced understanding reached between India and Pakistan, here's looking at how much money Jawans & JCOs (Level 8 and below) and Officers (Level 9 and above) get as part of Siachen Allowance under the 7th Pay Commission

Salary of central government employees saw a stellar hike consequently in the previous pay commissions. Here's decoding how salary of central govt employees jumped exponentially between 7th Pay Commission Vs 6th Pay Vs 5th Pay.

From number of posts, to basic pay level and more --here are the basic details of the 8th Central Pay Commission vacancy on deputation basis.  

The terms of reference (ToR) of the 8th Pay Commission is expected to be finalised soon amidst expectations that the Pay Panel in all likelihood be formed within next 2 or 3 weeks i.e the second and third week of May.

Here are the highlights of cabinet approval on 7th Pay Commission Allowances

Will the 8th Pay Commission, similar to other past pay commissions make recommendation regarding the existing CGHS with a new healthcare scheme for central government employees? Check what was recommended by the previous Pay Commissions. 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her response to the Rajya Sabha's discussion on the Finance Bill, 2025, and the Appropriation (No 3) Bill, 2025, last month made it clear that the recent changes to pension rules merely serve to validate current policies and do not change benefits for civil or defense pensioners.

In February this year, Expenditure Secretary Manoj Govil, had in an interview to a news outlet, had shared updates on formation of the 8th Pay Panel and also the expected economic ramifications. 

Here is an expansive view on the HRA recommended for employees in Levels 1 to 3 in the pay matrix under 7th Pay Commission that might give a hint on the expected HRA hike under 8th Pay Commission.