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Union Cabinet Approves 3% DA Hike For Central Government Employees And Pensioners

The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners, with the revised rate taking effect from July 1, 2025. This move, announced after the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, is expected to benefit nearly one crore individuals, including both serving employees and retired staff. Dearness Allowance is a cost-of-living adjustment paid by the government to offset

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01 Oct 2025 07:00 AM 418 views

Union Cabinet Approves 3% DA Hike For Central Government Employees And Pensioners

The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners, with the revised rate taking effect from July 1, 2025. This move, announced after the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, is expected to benefit nearly one crore individuals, including both serving employees and retired staff. Dearness Allowance is a cost-of-living adjustment paid by the government to offset

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Will Central Government Employees DA Reach 60% in 2026?

Central government employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting the official announcement of a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), which is expected to be implemented from July 2025. While the DA rates are revised twice a year effective from January 1 and July 1 the official announcements usually come months later, typically around the festive season in September or October. Expected

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08 Jul 2025 09:51 AM 835 views

Will Central Government Employees DA Reach 60% in 2026?

Central government employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting the official announcement of a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), which is expected to be implemented from July 2025. While the DA rates are revised twice a year effective from January 1 and July 1 the official announcements usually come months later, typically around the festive season in September or October. Expected

Finance & Economics

Immigration Costs May Rise Sharply Under New GOP Proposal Targeting Asylum and Work Permits

House Republicans have unveiled a legislative proposal that could significantly raise the costs associated with legal immigration in the United States. Central to the plan is a provision that would require individuals applying for asylum to pay a fee of $1,000, a notable shift in policy given that such applications have traditionally been exempt from high costs due to the vulnerable status of asylum seekers. In addition, the proposal includes a $500 fee for work authorization permits, to be rene

Visa & Immigration

05 May 2025 08:55 AM 1.1k views

Immigration Costs May Rise Sharply Under New GOP Proposal Targeting Asylum and Work Permits

House Republicans have unveiled a legislative proposal that could significantly raise the costs associated with legal immigration in the United States. Central to the plan is a provision that would require individuals applying for asylum to pay a fee of $1,000, a notable shift in policy given that such applications have traditionally been exempt from high costs due to the vulnerable status of asylum seekers. In addition, the proposal includes a $500 fee for work authorization permits, to be rene

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Central Government Approves 2% DA and DR Hike from Jan 2025 for Over 1 Crore Employees and Pensioners

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. The decision, announced on March 28, 2025, will benefit more than one crore individuals, including both current employees and retired personnel drawing pensions from the central government. This hike, though modest compared to previous years, will be implemented retrospectively from January 1, 2025. As a resul

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29 Mar 2025 03:29 AM 1.25k views

Central Government Approves 2% DA and DR Hike from Jan 2025 for Over 1 Crore Employees and Pensioners

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. The decision, announced on March 28, 2025, will benefit more than one crore individuals, including both current employees and retired personnel drawing pensions from the central government. This hike, though modest compared to previous years, will be implemented retrospectively from January 1, 2025. As a resul

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Central Government Likely to Announce 2% DA and DR Hike for Employees and Pensioners

The central government is expected to announce a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) this week, according to several media reports. This anticipated hike is set to benefit over 12 million central government employees and retirees under the guidelines of the 7th Pay Commission. If implemented, this increase will raise the existing DA from 53% to 55% of the basic pay. The increase is designed to help employees and pensioners manage inflation by adjusting their income to

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10 Mar 2025 09:32 AM 1.22k views

Central Government Likely to Announce 2% DA and DR Hike for Employees and Pensioners

The central government is expected to announce a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) this week, according to several media reports. This anticipated hike is set to benefit over 12 million central government employees and retirees under the guidelines of the 7th Pay Commission. If implemented, this increase will raise the existing DA from 53% to 55% of the basic pay. The increase is designed to help employees and pensioners manage inflation by adjusting their income to

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AP Government Marginally Increases Liquor Prices, Clarifies Excise Minister

The Andhra Pradesh Excise Department recently implemented a marginal increase in the prices of certain liquor products, prompting immediate reactions from political leaders. YSR Congress Party (YCP) leaders accused the AP government of committing a major mistake by raising liquor prices. However, Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra swiftly countered these claims. Minister Ravindra clarified that the price hike only affects hard liquor, and even then, it is a modest ₹10 in

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12 Feb 2025 06:29 AM 986 views

AP Government Marginally Increases Liquor Prices, Clarifies Excise Minister

The Andhra Pradesh Excise Department recently implemented a marginal increase in the prices of certain liquor products, prompting immediate reactions from political leaders. YSR Congress Party (YCP) leaders accused the AP government of committing a major mistake by raising liquor prices. However, Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra swiftly countered these claims. Minister Ravindra clarified that the price hike only affects hard liquor, and even then, it is a modest ₹10 in

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Infosys Delays Annual Salary Hike Amid IT Sector Uncertainties

Infosys, the major IT company, has postponed its annual salary hike for the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25, following the last increase in November 2023. This delay highlights the ongoing uncertainties within the domestic IT sector. One of the key reasons cited for the slowdown is the lack of increased IT spending from clients, influenced by macroeconomic factors, including potential tariffs under the upcoming Donald Trump administration. Infosys is not alone in this move, as other large IT com

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06 Jan 2025 10:45 AM 1.25k views

Infosys Delays Annual Salary Hike Amid IT Sector Uncertainties

Infosys, the major IT company, has postponed its annual salary hike for the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25, following the last increase in November 2023. This delay highlights the ongoing uncertainties within the domestic IT sector. One of the key reasons cited for the slowdown is the lack of increased IT spending from clients, influenced by macroeconomic factors, including potential tariffs under the upcoming Donald Trump administration. Infosys is not alone in this move, as other large IT com

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Airtel Gains Market Share, Leads Telecom Sector Growth: CLSA

Bharti Airtel Ltd. has emerged as the leader in India’s telecom sector, gaining market share over the past 12 months following tariff hikes implemented earlier. According to the latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the country’s mobile sector saw a 14% year-on-year revenue growth, totaling Rs 2.69 lakh crore. During this period, Bharti Airtel reported the highest revenue growth of 19%, while Vodafone Idea Ltd. and Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.

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04 Dec 2024 05:45 AM 1.74k views

Airtel Gains Market Share, Leads Telecom Sector Growth: CLSA

Bharti Airtel Ltd. has emerged as the leader in India’s telecom sector, gaining market share over the past 12 months following tariff hikes implemented earlier. According to the latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the country’s mobile sector saw a 14% year-on-year revenue growth, totaling Rs 2.69 lakh crore. During this period, Bharti Airtel reported the highest revenue growth of 19%, while Vodafone Idea Ltd. and Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.

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Union Cabinet Approves 3% DA Hike For Central Government Employees And Pensioners

Union Cabinet Approves 3% DA Hike For Central Government Employees And Pensioners

Will Central Government Employees DA Reach 60% in 2026?

Will Central Government Employees DA Reach 60% in 2026?

Immigration Costs May Rise Sharply Under New GOP Proposal Targeting Asylum and Work Permits

Immigration Costs May Rise Sharply Under New GOP Proposal Targeting Asylum and Work Permits

Central Government Approves 2% DA and DR Hike from Jan 2025 for Over 1 Crore Employees and Pensioners

Central Government Approves 2% DA and DR Hike from Jan 2025 for Over 1 Crore Employees and Pensioners

Central Government Likely to Announce 2% DA and DR Hike for Employees and Pensioners

Central Government Likely to Announce 2% DA and DR Hike for Employees and Pensioners

AP Government Marginally Increases Liquor Prices, Clarifies Excise Minister

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Union Cabinet Approves 3% DA Hike For Central Government Employees And Pensioners

Union Cabinet Approves 3% DA Hike For Central Government Employees And Pensioners

Will Central Government Employees DA Reach 60% in 2026?

Will Central Government Employees DA Reach 60% in 2026?

Immigration Costs May Rise Sharply Under New GOP Proposal Targeting Asylum and Work Permits

Immigration Costs May Rise Sharply Under New GOP Proposal Targeting Asylum and Work Permits

Central Government Approves 2% DA and DR Hike from Jan 2025 for Over 1 Crore Employees and Pensioners

Central Government Approves 2% DA and DR Hike from Jan 2025 for Over 1 Crore Employees and Pensioners

Central Government Likely to Announce 2% DA and DR Hike for Employees and Pensioners

Central Government Likely to Announce 2% DA and DR Hike for Employees and Pensioners

AP Government Marginally Increases Liquor Prices, Clarifies Excise Minister

AP Government Marginally Increases Liquor Prices, Clarifies Excise Minister

Infosys Delays Annual Salary Hike Amid IT Sector Uncertainties

Infosys Delays Annual Salary Hike Amid IT Sector Uncertainties

Airtel Gains Market Share, Leads Telecom Sector Growth: CLSA

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