8th Pay Commission News: The exclusion of 6.9 million pensioners from the Central Government's Eighth Pay Commission has sparked controversy. The All India Defence Employees Federation has written to the Finance Minister, demanding a review of this decision. The Federation has demanded the inclusion of pensioners in the commission and the implementation of the new pay structure from January 1, 2026.

Digital Desk. A major controversy has erupted over the terms of the Central Government's Eighth Pay Commission. The latest Terms of Reference exclude approximately 6.9 million pensioners and family pensioners from the commission's purview. Displeased by this decision, the All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF) has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, expressing its objection and demanding improvements to the terms.