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Will DA be added to basic pay under 8th Pay Commission? Here's what Finance Ministry said
8th Pay Commission: The Finance Ministry confirmed that the 8th Pay Commission will not merge dearness allowance or relief with basic pay.
3 min read8 Dec 2025Karnataka govt issues directive for extension of 1-day paid menstrual leave to its employees
Karnataka government has mandated one day of paid menstrual leave for women employees. This policy applies to women aged 18-52. Female government employees do not need medical certificate to avail this leave.
1 min read4 Dec 20258th Pay Commission: What happens to your DA hike until the new recommendations are implemented?
8th Pay Commission: With the approval of the 8th Pay Commission's Terms of Reference, the government is set to overhaul salary structures for employees. The current dearness allowance will remain in place until the commission's recommendations are finalised.
2 min read2 Dec 20258th Pay Commission: 5 key factors that will influence your salary hike
The Union Cabinet, led by PM Modi, has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Pay Commission, which will impact salary hikes for government employees.
2 min read29 Oct 2025DA hike news: Karnataka government hikes dearness allowance for state employees to 14.25% ahead of Diwali 2025
DA hike news: The Karnataka state government announced on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, an increase in the dearness allowance (DA) for state employees ahead of Diwali 2025. Here's how much the DA increased for the second time this year…
1 min read15 Oct 2025DA hike for government employees: What is dearness allowance, how is it calculated | All you need to know
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% increase in dearness allowance for central government employees, benefiting 49.19 lakh employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners. The adjustment aims to offset inflation and maintain purchasing power, affecting salaries of government employees.
1 min read1 Oct 2025'We'll probably have a shutdown': Trump on US government closure, says Democrats ‘taking risk’
United States President Donald Trump stated the US will 'probably have a shutdown', which will be 15th since 1981. He added Democrats were ‘taking a risk’ in their shutdown negotiations.
1 min read30 Sep 20258th Pay Commission to be implemented by 2028? Here’s when previous commissions were rolled out
The 8th Pay Commission, approved by the Union Cabinet, aims to revise salaries for central government employees, yet its rollout may not occur until 2028. The lengthy implementation process reflects historical timelines of prior pay commissions.
2 min read27 Sep 2025A milestone for transgender rights: Central govt expands healthcare coverage
Until now, the Central Government Healthcare Scheme covered children who were wholly dependent, with sons eligible only if they were under 25, unmarried, or not earning. The new rules mark a crucial shift by removing the age barrier for dependent transgender children and siblings.
3 min read23 Sep 2025Government extends one-time option for central government employees to switch to UPS from NPS
Govt extends one-time option to central government employees who have opted for the National Pension System, to migrate to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).
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