Railway pensioners get DR hike: What will be monthly increase in their pension after dearness relief increases?Railway pensioners and family pensioners will receive a Dearness Relief hike. Their relief will increase from 58% to 60% of their basic pen...
12 May, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
DA hike announcement: How salaries of Level 1-18 employees will rise after 2% dearness allowance hikeDA hike for central government employees: A 2% hike in DA will take it from its current rate of 58% to 60%. With this hike, dearness relief...
18 Apr, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Cabinet clears 2% DA hike as pay demands build ahead of 8th Pay CommissionCentral government employees will see a 2% Dearness Allowance increase. This modest salary boost comes as employee unions push for signific...
18 Apr, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Cabinet meeting key decisions: Maritime insurance pool, DA hike for 1.18 crore government staff, new rail corridor among othersThe Union Cabinet has approved significant decisions impacting infrastructure and social security. A new Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool wil...
18 Apr, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
8th Pay Commission demands for pensioners: One rank one pension, gratuity up to Rs 75 lakh; 10 things key employee body has demandedCentral government pensioners' rights are a key focus in the NC-JCM's 51-page memorandum for the 8th Pay Commission. Demands include a same...
18 Apr, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
DA hike delay: NC-JCM seeks cabinet secretary's intervention for dearness allowance announcementWhile the NC-JCM reached out to the cabinet secretary, one of its affiliated bodies, the Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & Workers...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
DA hike delay: Central government employee body to hold protest over dearness allowance delayIn a letter to the Cabinet Secretary of India, the Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & Workers (CCGEW) writes that its affiliated or...
15 Apr, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
State can't differentiate between serving employees and pensioners on DA: SCThe Supreme Court has ruled that governments cannot offer different rates for inflation allowances to serving employees and pensioners. The...
10 Apr, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
DA hike delay sparks concern: Employees’ bodies urge FM Sitharaman for quick announcementSB Yadav, secretary general, Confederation of Central Govt Employees & Workers, in a letter dated April 8, 2026, wrote to the Finance Minis...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
8th Pay Commission: Will pensioners’ DR continue to rise after 7th CPC's term ends on Dec 31, 2025? Big updatePensioners will continue to receive dearness relief (DR) increases even after the 7th Pay Commission's tenure ends. Historically, DR for pe...
13 Dec, 2025, 12.14 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: After UP, Haryana government hikes DA, DR for its employees, pensioners; Check new ratesHaryana government employees and pensioners will now receive dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) at 58%. This revision, effect...
24 Oct, 2025, 07.01 PM IST
DA hiked by 3%: How much will salary increase for central govt employees, pensioners from October 2024? DA hike, arrear calculationDA Hike News: The central government has recently increased dearness allowance by 3%. With this, DA will be hiked to 53% from 50% for the c...
16 Oct, 2024, 04.25 PM IST
Dearness relief (DR) hiked by 4% for Central Govt pensioners, family pensioners: Who are eligible, when will they get it? Govt answersCentral Govt pensioners, family pensioners: The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) released an Office Memorandum mentionin...
28 Oct, 2023, 01.02 PM IST
DA Hike: DA, DR hiked by 4% for central govt employees, pensioners; how much salary will increaseDA hiked by 4% for central govt employees: DA for central government employees and pensioners have been hiked by 4%, effective from July 1,...
28 Oct, 2023, 12.59 PM IST
7th pay commission: Dearness allowance (DA) hiked by 4% for central govt employees, pensionersThe hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) will help central government workers, pensioners, and family pensioners who receive central government ...
25 Nov, 2022, 04.53 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Dearness relief hiked by 4% for central govt pensioners; notification issuedWith effect starting on July 1, 2022, the government has increased the dearness relief (DR) component for central government employees by 4...
14 Oct, 2022, 03.16 PM IST
7th pay commission: DA for central govt employees hiked by 3% to 34%The hike announced by the government in DA and DR will not only benefit central government employees but will also benefit central governme...
31 Mar, 2022, 10.32 AM IST