India, Mexico launch negotiations for Preferential Trade Agreement

October 28, 2026 1:10 PM

India, Mexico launch negotiations for Preferential Trade Agreement

India and Mexico have formally launched negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with the signing of the Terms of Reference, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Terms of Reference establish the framework, scope, modalities and roadmap for negotiations aimed at expanding bilateral trade, creating business opportunities, boosting investment flows and building resilient and divers...

Cabinet approves Terms of Reference for 8th Central Pay Commission

October 28, 2025 4:00 PM

Cabinet approves Terms of Reference for 8th Central Pay Commission

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission. The 8th Central Pay Commission will be a temporary body comprising one Chairperson, one Part-Time Member, and one Member-Secretary. The Commission has been mandated to submit its recommendations within 18 months from the date of its constitution. It may also submit interim reports on specific matters as and when its recommendations are finalised. Whil...