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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI photo/file) NEW DELHI: The escalating showdown between the West Bengal government and the election commission over the intensive roll revision shows no sign of cooling, with chief minister Mamata Banerjee accusing the poll body of being “run by a political party” in an apparent allusion to the ruling BJP.In…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has ordered the immediate suspension of seven West Bengal govt officials at the level of assistant electoral registration officers (AEROs), for “serious misconduct,dereliction of duty and misuse of statutory powers” in connection with the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) process in the state.The commission has all directed the West Bengal…
NEW DELHI: For decades, India’s fiscal federal system has had one core element that stood out: poorer states would be supported so that growth could be shared.The 16th Finance Commission has not broken that promise on paper. States will still receive 41 percent of the divisible pool of central taxes. But beneath that headline number,…
The first-ever EU Visa Strategy has been adopted by the European Commission, outlining a long-term plan for modernizing the visa policy, enhancing security, and making the European Union more competitive in the global arena. As per the press release, dated January 29, 2026, the strategy has been adopted to address heightened global mobility, instability in…
8th Pay Commission (AI image) 8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees and pensioners have reason to cheer with the website for the 8th Pay Commission going live, seeking feedback and inputs from concerned individuals.The 8th Pay Commission was first announced in January 2025, and it was formally notified later through a Ministry of Finance…
The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has launched its official website and begun seeking structured feedback from stakeholders, marking a key step in the process of reviewing salaries, pensions and allowances for central government employees and pensioners.According to a statement posted on the Commission’s official website, inputs are being collected through a structured questionnaire hosted…
Finance Commission submits report to President Murmu (Photo credit- PTI ) The 16th Finance Commission has recommended retaining states’ share in the divisible pool of central taxes at 41 per cent, while pitching for outcome-based spending, greater transparency in tax devolution data and stronger fiscal discipline at the state level. The panel said there is…
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court challenging the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound state, PTI reported on Sunday. Banerjee filed the petition on January 28, naming the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the chief electoral officer…
In her role as ambassador for the Kerala Women’s Commission, Manju Warrier delivered a stirring message to women, urging them to follow their passions and dreams. She reminded her audience that tying the knot isn’t the end of their journey. In her recent address as the brand ambassador for the Kerala Women’s Commission, Manju Warrier…
Central government employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting clarity on their revised salaries and pensions after the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. The panel, chaired by Ranjana Prakash Desai, is expected to finalise a fitment factor and submit its recommendations to the Centre. Once the government approves, the revised pay structure will come into…
