New Delhi, April 28 -- The 8th Pay Commission has now turned into one of the most talked-about topics among central government employees and their families. This is because the Commission's consultation phase is currently underway.

The Commission's website is also currently down, and stakeholders and interested parties are unable to access recent updates.

Here are ten important facts and updates as of 28 April that you should know if you are a central government employee or a pensioner.

The 8th Pay Commission is a government-appointed body that reviews salaries, pensions, and allowances for central government employees and pensioners. The objective of the Commission is to align and organise salaries and compensation with fiscal realiti...