The 8th Battalion was among the first infantry units raised for the AIF during the First World War. Like the 5th, 6th and 7th Battalions, it was recruited from Victoria and, together with these ...

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As the 7th Pay Commission completes its 10-year term, discussions about the 8th Pay Commission have gained momentum. Although not officially formed yet, it's expected to review and recommend ...

8th Pay Commission salary hike: Days ahead of budget 2025, the Union Cabinet has approved the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of almost 50 lakh Central government employees, Union Minister ...

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the 8th Pay Commission, bringing significant relief to over 1.2 crore central government employees and pensioners who are keenly awaiting a thorough revision ...

Recently, the Union Cabinet, led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the 8th Pay Commission of India on January 16, 2025. This pay commission is supposed to revise and update the ...

8th Pay Commission latest news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet has approved the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission, promising central government employees a salary hike. The ...

Nihal Bhardwaj, Senior Associate at SKV Law Offices, said, “Pensions under the 8th Pay Commission are likely to increase in line with the salary revisions, with an average hike of 25-30% expected.

The salary and pension hikes under the 8th Pay Commission will be calculated by applying the fitment factor to the existing basic pay. Listen to Story The 8th Pay Commission starts January 2026 The ...

Its recommendations are expected to bring about an increase in remuneration and benefits. When will the 8th Pay Commission be set up? The term of the current (seventh) pay commission, implemented in ...