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​​​​​​​Cabinet Approves Terms of Reference for 8th Pay Commission Report Expected in 18 Months

Oct 28, 2025
 
  • The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), setting the stage for a comprehensive revision of pay, allowances, and pensions for government employees and retirees. The Commission will submit its report within 18 months, with implementation expected from January 1, 2026.

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India Services Employment Share Rises to 30 percent Adds 40 Million Jobs in Six Years NITI Aayog

Oct 28, 2025

 

  • India’s services sector has emerged as the strongest driver of job creation, accounting for nearly 30% of total employment in 2023–24, according to two new NITI Aayog reports. The sector added about 40 million new jobs in six years, highlighting its expanding role in India’s economic transformation.

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China, India, and Indonesia May Peak Coal Power by 2030 CREA Report

Oct 28, 2025

 

  • A new report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) suggests that China, India, and Indonesia — the world’s top three coal consumers — could reach their coal power and emission peak by 2030. This would mark a major milestone in global climate progress, as the three countries together accounted for 73% of global coal use in 2024.

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Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 Announced Honouring India Leading Scientists

Oct 28, 2025

 

  • The Government of India has announced the winners of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, recognising outstanding achievements in science, technology, and innovation. The awards celebrate India’s growing scientific excellence and its contribution to national development.

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HAL and Russia UAC to Jointly Manufacture SJ-100 Passenger Jet in India

Oct 28, 2025

 

  • In a major boost to India’s civil aviation ambitions, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) have signed an MoU to jointly manufacture the SJ-100 regional passenger jet in India. The agreement marks India’s return to passenger aircraft production after nearly four decades and aligns with the “Make in India” initiative.

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