8th Pay Commission & Govt's Wage Bill Paradox Explained
As the 8th Pay Commission begins work, we analyze the central government's employee costs. Despite a smaller workforce, vacancies surge. Dive into the data on pay, inflation, and fiscal impact.
As the 8th Pay Commission begins work, we analyze the central government's employee costs. Despite a smaller workforce, vacancies surge. Dive into the data on pay, inflation, and fiscal impact.
India's market regulator Sebi is initiating more investigations than ever, using AI and tech to track trades. While cases are more exhaustive, pending probes are rising. Read the full analysis.
Haryana govt reveals Rs 116+ crore in PMFBY crop insurance payouts are stuck for 2022-25. Bhiwani district worst affected. Steps taken for digital resolution.
Chandigarh's estate office resolves 1,170 long-pending cases in a major drive. Over 500 cases were more than a decade old. Read about the cleanup effort.
The indefinite hunger strike by PGI contract workers demanding pending wages enters its fourth day. Union leaders allege no medical check-up for three days. A day-long strike is threatened if demands are not met by Dec 22.
Pakistan's national hockey players voice frustration over unpaid salaries and bonuses, highlighting stark disparity with cricket team's treatment. Read about their financial struggle.
RTI data reveals over 1.4 lakh higher education scholarship applications are stuck in Maharashtra, causing financial distress for students. Learn about the delays and affected schemes.
A series of fatal accidents in Kolkata reveal a shocking pattern: vehicles with hundreds of pending traffic cases. Police propose stricter NOC rules for license renewals. Read more.
The National Lok Adalat in Mysuru successfully settled over 14,000 pending cases, including traffic challans, and collected Rs 23.6 crore in fines. Read the full report on this massive judicial clearance drive.
Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announces 100 new fast-track courts to expedite over 18 lakh pending cases, aiming to provide instant legal relief and reduce burden on the judicial system.
Bondalapati Koteswara Rao, newly elected secretary of AP Govt Employees Association in Guntur, urges unity to resolve grievances. He pledges to bridge gap between staff and authorities.
Haveri's National Lok Adalat on Dec 13 aims to resolve pending cases via compromise. Get court fee refunds & 50% fine concessions on MV Act cases. Save time and money.
Haryana government eliminates No Objection Certificate requirement for employees applying to other state departments, streamlining the process. Key exceptions apply for those with service bonds.
Himachal Pradesh High Court flags a 408% surge in pending juvenile justice cases and the state's failure to provide child-friendly court premises as mandated by law. Details inside.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces September 13 as Women Employees Day but denies a government holiday. Read the full story on the state's decision and its implications.
Himachal Pradesh's judiciary faces a massive backlog with over 6.26 lakh cases pending in district courts. Nationwide, 4.80 crore cases await resolution. Read the full report on the judicial crisis.
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases within four weeks. This move aims to expedite justice for survivors and ensure strict enforcement of laws.
Supreme Court directs High Courts to provide details of pending acid attack trials nationwide. Notices issued to Centre on PIL by survivor Shaheen Malik. Read the latest updates.
Karnataka introduces a landmark policy granting female government employees one day of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to promote health and gender equity.
National Health Mission employees in Jalandhar continue their massive 3-day demonstration, demanding job regularization and equal pay. Will the government respond?
Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap mandates staff to clear pending revenue cases within 15 days. The directive aims to improve public service delivery and administrative efficiency in Himachal Pradesh.
The Union Ministry of Rural Development has yet to release Rs 622 crore in MGNREGS dues to Karnataka, including wages and material costs. Learn the details and implications.
Despite a Rs 44.85 crore sanction, 9,000 NHM employees in Punjab continue their strike, demanding actual salary credit. The protest escalates with a planned gherao of the directorate on December 4. Read more.
West Bengal government releases 2026 holiday list with over 150 days off for employees. Includes 12-day Durga Puja break. Check full details and central govt holidays here.
EPS-95 retirees urge PM Modi to intervene for higher pensions, accusing EPFO of non-implementation since 2004 despite court orders. Read their plea for justice.
Cyberabad police's nakabandi strategy near T-Hub uncovers ₹3-4 lakh daily in pending fines from stunt bikers. Learn how visible policing is curbing street racing menace in Hyderabad's IT corridor.
Punjab Transport Department issues termination warning to contractual staff on strike against kilometre bus scheme. CM Bhagwant Mann invites dialogue. Read more.
Delhi Development Authority launches Karamyogi Awas Yojana offering 3,656 HIG, MIG & EWS flats exclusively for government employees in Narela. Registration starts mid-December with 25% rebate.
Madhya Pradesh government removes two-child restriction for employees after 22 years. Learn how this policy change affects state workers and its political implications.
Chief Justice Surya Kant addresses India's massive 5.4 crore pending cases, highlighting structural bottlenecks and calling for coordinated government-judiciary efforts to resolve judicial infrastructure gaps.