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  DA hike likely to be announced soon, here's how much government employees can expect - Check details

  April 02, 2026 15:33 IST

  This DA increase will benefit approximately 4.9 million central government employees and approximately 6.8 million pensioners. This relief is considered crucial for them amid rising inflation.

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  Dearness Allowance: UP govt approves 3% hike - Here's when it will be paid to govt employees

  Business | October 17, 2025 12:53 IST

  Dearness Allowance Hike, DA Hike, DR Hike: With this revision, the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) will rise from 55 per cent to 58 per cent of basic pay.

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  Diwali bonanza: Karnataka govt hikes DA to 14.25 per cent for employees and pensioners

  Karnataka | October 15, 2025 22:44 IST

  Ahead of Diwali, the Karnataka government has raised the Dearness Allowance for employees and pensioners from 12.25% to 14.25% of basic pay, effective from July 1. This is the second hike in the financial year.

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  7th Pay Commission: DA hiked for govt employees of this state ahead of Diwali, check details

  Business | October 14, 2025 21:45 IST

  7th Pay Commission: The DA hike will be effective from July 1 and the decision, which will benefit 3 lakh state government employees and pensioners, was taken at a meeting of the Jharkhand cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

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  Dearness Allowance Hike: Centre raises DA by up to 8% for these govt employees – Check eligibility

  October 09, 2025 13:37 IST

  Dearness Allowance Hike Latest Updates: The Finance Ministry has said that the rate of DA for employees who are drawing salaries as per the 5th Central Pay Commission has been increased

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, October 3, 2025

  India | October 03, 2025 21:00 IST

  Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that if it wants to remain on the global map, it must stop sponsoring terrorism into India.

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  Bihar DA hike: Nitish Cabinet approves 3% increase in dearness allowance ahead of assembly polls

  Bihar | October 03, 2025 22:01 IST

  State government employees will now receive 58 per cent DA, in line with the Central Government's latest revision.

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  Union Cabinet approves 57 New Kendriya Vidyalayas; wheat MSP raised by Rs 160 per quintal

  India | October 01, 2025 16:09 IST

  The Cabinet also approved the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the 'Vande Mataram' song. Furthermore, a 3 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) has been approved, effective from July 1.

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  Bihar Cabinet approves 69 proposals, renames Gaya district, hikes DA for employees

  Bihar | May 16, 2025 23:59 IST

  The Bihar Cabinet approved 69 proposals, including renaming Gaya district to 'Gaya Ji,' a 2% DA hike for state employees, compensation for families of soldiers killed in 'Operation Sindoor,' a new cooperative bank for women's self-help groups, and the launch of 20 pink buses for women in Patna.

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  Madhya Pradesh government announces five per cent DA hike for state employees

  Madhya Pradesh | April 27, 2025 17:22 IST

  Madhya Pradesh and Haryana governments have announced DA hikes for state employees, with Madhya Pradesh raising it by 5% and Haryana by 2%, providing financial relief amidst rising inflation.

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  Good news for Haryana govt employees as CM Saini hikes DA by 2 per cent | Check effective date

  April 24, 2025 7:54 IST

  As per an official statement, the revised DA and DR will be given with the salary/pension of April 2025. The arrears for the period from January 2025 to March 2025 will be paid in May 2025, the statement added.

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  Gujarat govt hikes DA under 6th and 7th pay commissions: Check details

  Gujarat | April 16, 2025 20:52 IST

  This increase in dearness allowance will benefit a total of 4.78 lakh state government employees.

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  7th pay commission: Assam govt hikes DA for govt employees, salary to be disbursed before Bihu

  Business | April 04, 2025 14:40 IST

  7th pay commission DA hike: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government will add 2% more DA along with the salary before the Bihu and arrears will be given in April and May.

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  DA Hike: Good news for central govt employees as Cabinet approves 2% DA hike - Details

  March 28, 2025 16:47 IST

  DA Hike: With this revision, DA will rise from 53 per cent to 55 per cent, providing a salary boost for employees. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the DA hike will be effective from January 1, 2025.

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  Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis-led govt hikes dearness allowance of employees by 12 per cent

  Maharashtra | February 25, 2025 19:17 IST

  DA hike for Maharashtra govt employees: The DA hike is expected to benefit approximately 17 lakh employees, said an official from the state finance department.

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  8th Pay Commission announced: How much DA hike, HRA govt employees can expect, all you need to know

  Business | January 17, 2025 14:47 IST

  8th Pay Commission: The new commission is expected to suggest an increase in the salary of the Central government employees between 25% and 35% with better allowances such as DA, HRA, and TA. Apart from this, the retirement benefits for pensioners could also be enhanced by up to 30%.

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  8th Pay Commission: What to expect for central government employees? FAQs

  January 16, 2025 18:51 IST

  The 8th Pay Commission, effective January 1, 2026, proposes a 34.1 per cent pay hike for central government employees, with a fitment factor of 2.28 and a minimum wage increase to Rs 41,000. Know about key changes, challenges, and recommendations here.

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  PM Modi gives nod to 8th Pay Commission, recommendations likely to be implemented from 2026

  Business | January 16, 2025 18:09 IST

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission. The decision marks a significant step toward revising salary structures and allowances for central government employees and pensioners.

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  7th Pay Commission: When next DA hike will be announced? Key updates govt employees must know

  Business | January 02, 2025 15:24 IST

  7th Pay Commission: The Central government revises Dearness Allowance depending on the cost of living based on AICPI data. The Central government will first review the index for January-June and July-December periods and then will announce the revisions after evaluating the 12-month average AICPI.

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  Diwali gift for govt employees: Uttarakhand hikes dearness allowance

  India | October 29, 2024 18:46 IST

  All regular and full-time employees of the state government and officials associated with the UGC can avail of the increased DA.