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As 7th Pay Commission term nears end, will DA merger happen before 8th Pay Commission takes effect?

The next Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for central government employees and pensioners is due in January 2026 — the first…

Updated: October 17, 2025 12:37 IST

DA hike: Dearness allowance increased up to 8% for THESE central government employees - Check details

Centre hikes DA for THESE govt employees by up to 8% for July-Sept 2025

The rate of DA for employees drawing their pay in the pre-revised pay scale/Grade Pay as per the 6th Central…

October 8, 2025 17:47 IST

Diwali Bonanza: Central govt Level 1 employees to get Rs 10,440 DA from next month, plus Rs 8,528 arrears and bonus

Diwali bonanza: Minimum DA for central govt employees now Rs 10,440; Rs 8,528 arrears and bonus this month

The minimum basic salary of central government employees at Level-1 is Rs 18,000. The 3% DA increase will result in…

October 2, 2025 12:38 IST

Cabinet nod to DA hike for central employees and pensioners today, say reports

Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central govt employees and pensioners today

The DA/DR hike was 3%, which raised the total dearness allowance to 58% of basic pay.

October 1, 2025 13:08 IST

No DA arrears for central employees frozen during pandemic - Know why

No DA arrears for central govt employees frozen for 18 months in 2020-21 – Know why

Central government employees and pensioners will not get DA arrears frozen during the COVID-19 period, as staff unions have now…

Updated: September 29, 2025 08:20 IST

DA announcement delay: ‘Severe discontent’ among employees, pensioners – Union urges FM Sitharaman to act

Millions of central government employees and pensioners are upset over the delay in announcing Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief…

September 24, 2025 12:16 IST

DA hike announcement for central government employees soon – check the month and timing here

DA hike for central government employees pensioners: It is expected that the DA may increase by 3% next month. This…

September 18, 2025 16:02 IST

DA Hike 2025: Central government employees, pensioners to get 3% hike from September — last increase under 7th Pay Commission

Last DA hike in 7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees set for salary boost ahead of Diwali – Check likely increase

The Centre hikes DA twice every year – first revision before the Holi festival for January-June cycle and the second…

September 5, 2025 16:30 IST

DA arrears of 18 months: Will govt employees, pensioners ever get them? Here's big update

DA arrears of 18 months: Will govt employees, pensioners ever get them? Here’s latest update

In March 2020, when the first wave of Covid-19 hit the country, the government deferred the decision to increase DA…

August 21, 2025 18:09 IST

7th Pay Commission: What is qualifying service period for annual increment for central employees? Govt clarifies

DA eligibility for central govt employees: Centre issues key clarification – All details here

Rule 10, as given in Annexure-I, states: Central employees will get increment only once a year — either on January…

August 5, 2025 19:27 IST

DA hike from July 2025 confirmed; central govt employees, pensioners to benefit before Diwali

Central govt employees to get bigger DA hike for July–Dec 2025; likely to be announced around Diwali

In January 2025, the government had given a DA hike of just 2%, which increased the tally from 53% to…

August 3, 2025 20:25 IST

Centre to release 18-month DA arrears of central govt employees, pensioners? Here’s what we know

In the 63rd Standing Committee meeting of the National Council (JCM), central government employees and pensioners again reminded of the…

June 11, 2025 20:36 IST

8th Pay Commission on hold? Govt employees may see performance-based salary hikes

Jammu and Kashmir govt increases employees’ DA by 2 percent: Check details

Jammu and Kashmir government increases DA for 7th pay commission employees by percent effective January 1, 2025. Arrears to be…

Updated: June 4, 2025 19:42 IST

July DA hike to be bigger than last time? Latest inflation data brings hope for central govt employees

Last DA hike under 7th Pay Commission in July to be bigger than last one — New inflation data raises hopes

This rise in AICPI-IW in the last two months, March and April, indicates that the expected Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief (DA/DR)…

Updated: June 3, 2025 16:50 IST

'Crocodile tears': Supreme Court rejects BJP minister's apology, orders SIT probe over 'crass' remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

Supreme Court directs West Bengal to pay 25% DA to state govt employees

The interim order was passed by a bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Sandeep Mehta, with a timeline of three…

Updated: May 16, 2025 13:37 IST

DA hike for July 2025: Central govt employees, pensioners to get a bigger raise in next revision?

In March, the CPI-IW index increased by 0.2 points to 143.0. Although it is slightly lower than January’s 143.2, it…

May 14, 2025 12:44 IST

Central govt employees' DA may drop below 2% in the next revision - know the reason

Central govt employees may get less than 2% DA hike in the next revision – know the reason

In this write-up, we will further discuss the reasons behind the possible cut in DA, its method of calculation, and…

April 21, 2025 12:58 IST

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UP govt hikes DA by 2% for state employees, effective January 2025

This move is set to benefit approximately 16 lakh state government employees.

April 9, 2025 19:07 IST

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Delhi’s air turns toxic as AQI crosses 400; check area-wise pollution levels

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Delhi’s air quality hit ‘severe’ levels in various regions on Sunday, a day before Diwali. The Central Pollution Control Board reported hazardous conditions with AQI levels exceeding 400. Akshardham and Anand Vihar were the most polluted areas, while other parts of Delhi and NCR also showed poor air quality. Measures such as water sprinklers were implemented to combat pollution.

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