8th Pay Commission calculator: Can Level 8 employees get Rs 18 lakh in arrears for report implementation delay?8th Pay Commission news: The 8th Pay Commission’s report submission and implementation timeline will determine employees’ arrears. For Leve...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
In 1882, Portugal built a water-powered lift up the Bom Jesus hillside; the unusual system still climbs the slope using gravity instead of motorsThe Elevador do Bom Jesus in Portugal showcases enduring ingenuity, operating on the remarkable principle of water power since its inceptio...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
In 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surfaceIn 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surface. ...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Higher EPS pension: Ruling party MP urges PM Modi to ensure uniform, time-bound implementationBJP Rajya Sabha MP Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in pending higher EPS pension issues. He hi...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
CGHS new rule: Central government employees outside CGHS areas can now opt for CGHSThe central government has made it easier for employees to access CGHS facilities without geographical limitations. This new directive allo...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
67% rise in EPS pension for these employees as wage ceiling hike to Rs 25,000 gets cabinet’s approvalThe central government has raised the provident fund wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 monthly, which will enhance social security coverage for man...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Retiring soon? How much higher EPS pension will you get after the wage ceiling hikeThe Employees Provident Fund wage ceiling has risen to Rs 25,000. This change will affect Employees Pension Scheme members' monthly pension...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
8th Pay Commission: Can Level 10 employees get up to Rs 57,000/month HRA?In Chandigarh, the 8th Pay Commission is in talks with employee groups regarding crucial pay and pension issues. Prominently, the House Ren...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Quote of the day by Thomas Mann: ‘Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil.’ Life lessons on limits of tolerance and importance of standing up for what's right from German literary iconTolerance is a wonderful virtue to have. Tolerance ultimately enables people from various walks of life and socio-economic and cultural bac...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
8th Pay Commission news: Pensioners demand 67% of last pay drawn, Rs 69,000 minimum pay, 3.83 fitment factor8th Pay Commission latest news: Pensioners proposed a 67% pension of last pay drawn and a minimum pay of Rs 69,000. They also recommended o...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
8th Pay Commission news: Pensioners' body in Chennai recommends 3.83 fitment factor; but can 8th CPC deliver it?8th Pay Commission latest news: In a bold move, multiple employee unions are pushing for a minimum pay of Rs 69,000 in the 8th Pay Commissi...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
8th Pay Commission: How basic salary of Level 6 employees may double in 7 years after DA merger?8th Pay Commission news: Employee and pensioner groups are urging the 8th Pay Commission to merge dearness allowance with basic pay. This m...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Railway body seeks Rs 18,000+DA as bonus ceiling for Level-1 employees; higher for others; how it may impact staffThe Indian Railways Technical Supervisors' Association is pushing for an increase in the bonus ceiling for non-gazetted staff. They urge th...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Telangana Assembly: Over 20 BRS MLAs suspended for remainder of sessionTelangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar suspended over twenty BRS MLAs today. These legislators faced suspension for disrupting the ...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
AAP on back foot in Punjab as govt employees escalate stir months ahead of assembly pollsPunjab government employees and pensioners are intensifying protests over pending Dearness Allowance arrears. They are demanding the implem...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
DA hike for July 2026: 64% Dearness Allowance likely after latest inflation data; when can central government employees get it?AICPI IW July 2026 Index: The estimated dearness allowance for central government employees has soared to 64%, driven by the July 2026 AICP...
01 Sep, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Up to Rs 14.10 lakh arrears for Level 4-7 employees? Here’s how it could add up8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees receive arrears on basic pay after pay commission implementation delays. Dearness all...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.46 AM IST