The central government has confirmed that the 8th Pay Commission is expected to submit its report within 18 months. However, the fiscal impact and implementation timeline are contingent on the review and approval of its recommendations, with fiscal clarity pending.

The presence of multiple candidates with identical or similar names is presenting a unique challenge for major political parties in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. This phenomenon could lead to unintended vote splits due to voter confusion.

A significant internal rift has emerged within the Punjab unit of the Indian National Congress following a controversial demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged suicide of a Punjab Warehousing Corporation official. The dispute centres on allegations of harassment made by the deceased against a former AAP minister.