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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.

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  7th Pay Commission: DA hike announced for govt employees of this state ahead of Diwali

  Business | October 28, 2024 18:14 IST

  7th Pay Commission: CM Mohan Yadav congratulated the employees of the state and said there are two occasions Diwali and foundation day of Madhya Pradesh. "It is our responsibility to take care of the employees. 46% dearness allowance has been approved and has been made effective since July 1, 2023."