44 lakh households await tap water connections under Jal Jeevan Mission in Rajasthan: Ex- CM Ashok GehlotAshok Gehlot has accused the BJP government of delays in the Jal Jeevan Mission affecting 44 lakh households. He highlighted that the state...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expands drought-hit talukas to 305, announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for farmersMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the expansion of the drought declaration to 305 talukas. A Diwali bonus of ₹5,000 wi...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Diwali Sale 2026: Buying fridge, AC, or washing machine online? Here’s how to get the best deal on big appliances and save moreOnline sales of big appliances are growing at 25% as the festive sales begin. The Kagan 2026 Asia-Pacific Consumer Insights survey by S&P G...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Owner sees 2 employees coming to work on two wheeler in harsh winter, gifts Rs 45 lakh BMWs to themA restaurant owner in China's Henan province gifted two employees brand-new BMW cars worth around Rs 43 lakh each after seeing them commute...
10 Oct, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
High prices this sale season is a done deal, but that's only half the storyFor retailers, the festive strategy this year will shift from outright price cuts towards a combination of financing, product redesign, wid...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Sivakasi firecracker units ramp up production ahead of Diwali amid labour shortageFirecracker units in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi are ramping up operations ahead of Diwali as orders rise, but manufacturers and workers report p...
26 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Central govt employees’ bonus calculator: NC-JCM seeks ceiling hike from Rs 7,000 to Rs 21,000 ahead of Dussehra; how much bonus employees can getIn anticipation of the Dussehra festival in October 2026, central government employees are advocating for an increase in the bonus payable ...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Festive hiring set to rise 15-20% as frontline roles get more specialisedTemporary festive hiring is expected to grow15-20%across retail, ecommerce, quick commerce, logistics, FMCG and consumer durables, TeamLeas...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
UP announces Rs 7,000 Diwali bonus for nearly 15 lakh state govt employeesAhead of Diwali, the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat have announced bonuses for their state employees. Uttar Pradesh C...
14 Oct, 2025, 03.34 PM IST
Diwali bonus can be taxable in your hands: Know when it is taxed and when it is tax exemptDiwali Bonus is taxable: Around Diwali, employers usually gift their employees either in cash as a bonus or in kind, such as bed sheets, ho...
30 Oct, 2024, 05.00 PM IST
MCD sanitation workers got salaries, Diwali bonus before month-end under AAP: KejriwalArvind Kejriwal and Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi announced that 64,000 MCD sanitation workers have received their salaries and a Diwali bonus ...
30 Oct, 2024, 02.38 PM IST
Planning to invest Diwali bonus? Mutual fund advisors offer helpDiwali bonuses offer a unique opportunity to invest in mutual funds. Advisors suggest avenues like balanced advantage funds, equity SIPs, g...
30 Oct, 2024, 10.16 AM IST
Maharashtra announces big Diwali bonus for BMC employees, Asha workers and Kindergarten teachersJust before the announcement of Maharashtra Assembly election dates, the state government declared a Rs 29,000 Diwali bonus for BMC employe...
15 Oct, 2024, 04.32 PM IST
Received Diwali Bonus via cash, gift card, e-voucher, prepaid cards? Know how much income tax you will have to payMultiple corporate and some government employees would have received their Diwali bonus. Further it is not always necessary to receive Diwa...
24 Nov, 2023, 12.49 PM IST
7 ways to use your Diwali bonusThe key is to distinguish between what you need and the things you desire. If you haven't yet blown away your Diwali bonus, here are a few ...
08 Nov, 2021, 11.18 AM IST
How to use your Diwali bonus efficientlyOne of the ways to be financially fit is to have as little debt as possible; you should especially try and pay-off any outstanding credit c...
02 Nov, 2021, 09.10 AM IST
Broking houses give a miss to Diwali bonusSelect companies paid 15-50% of fixed pay as bonus, but many others opted to skip Diwali payouts completely.
14 Nov, 2012, 07.07 AM IST