Salary Hike
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Audio, chats point to planned escalation in Noida protests: 'Bring chilli powder, will attack cops'
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 14, 2026, 01:38 PM ISTPolice sources say multiple WhatsApp groups were found to have become active nearly three days before the violence, allegedly coordinating discussions around mobilisation.
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Shady WhatsApp groups, provocative texts and Pak links: What led to violence in Noida labour protest
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 14, 2026, 10:19 AM ISTCCTV footage from an industrial unit surfaced, showing groups of individuals forcibly breaking open factory gates and entering premises. The footage further shows the attackers carrying sticks and rods, and deliberately destroying surveillance cameras to avoid identification.
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Noida workers' protest: UP border sealed after arson and stone-pelting, CM Yogi reviews situation
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 13, 2026, 08:48 PM ISTProtests by factory workers demanding a wage hike escalated into violence in Noida, with police SUVs set ablaze, public property damaged and stone pelting reported from industrial hubs.
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Noida salary hike protest: Wage dispute sparks violent clashes; what are the demands of workers
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 13, 2026, 11:24 AM ISTThe demonstration, which began as a sit-in for better pay, took a dark turn when protesters allegedly resorted to stone-pelting and the vandalism of private vehicles and factory property. Police units were deployed in large numbers. The cops used tear gas and cane charge to disperse the crowd.
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Telangana revises salary structure: Engineers to get Rs 7 lakh, sanitation workers Rs 2 lakh monthly
Telangana | Feb 26, 2026, 03:16 PM ISTThe Telangana government is now spending approximately Rs 6,000 crore per month on salaries and pensions, which is nearly four times the amount spent in 2014 when the state was formed.
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Naveen Patnaik forgoes salary hike for LoP, announces donation of Anand Bhawan for public welfare
India | Dec 13, 2025, 11:36 PM ISTNaveen Patnaik, currently the Leader of the Opposition in the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly, took office on June 19, 2024, after the Biju Janata Dal emerged as the main opposition party following the 2024 elections.
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Election Commission doubles remuneration of BLOs, hikes pay for supervisors
India | Nov 30, 2025, 01:11 PM ISTThe move comes amid reports of several BLOs committing suicide or dying under unnatural circumstances during the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls.
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Bihar: Nitish Kumar govt increases honorariums of cooks, watchmen, health instructors at schools
Bihar | Aug 01, 2025, 10:49 AM ISTBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said cooks working under the mid-day meal program will now get Rs 3,300 per month, instead of Rs 1,650. The honorarium of night watchmen has been doubled to Rs 10,000 per month.
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Massive salary hike for Pakistan's top lawmakers sparks public outrage amid economic crisis
World | Jun 07, 2025, 11:25 PM ISTPakistan's 500% salary hike for top lawmakers amid economic crisis and IMF aid has sparked widespread public outrage and raised concerns over the government's fiscal priorities.
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Good news: Central govt employees retiring day before annual pay hike date to get notional increment
Business | May 21, 2025, 02:41 PM ISTThe existing rules allow the Central government employees to choose either July 1 or January 1 as their increment date.
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7th pay commission: Assam govt hikes DA for govt employees, salary to be disbursed before Bihu
Business | Apr 04, 2025, 02:40 PM IST7th 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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MPs' salary, daily allowance and pension hiked: Here's how much parliamentarians will earn now
India | Mar 24, 2025, 05:07 PM ISTThe salary of Members of Parliament has been increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.24 lakh per month. The changes aim to adjust for inflation and rising living costs. The revisions have been approved by the Lok Sabha Secretariat and take effect immediately.
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7th Pay Commission: DA hike for govt employees likely today after cabinet meet, check details here
Personal Finance | Mar 12, 2025, 04:50 PM IST7th Pay Commission: Once announced, the DA hike will benefit over 12 million central government employees and retirees under the 7th Pay Commission. With this pay revision, the DA would increase from 53% to 55% of the basic pay.
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Will DA hike be announced before Holi: Here’s what Central govt employees must know
Business | Mar 06, 2025, 04:35 PM ISTDA hike latest update: The Centre is likely to announce DA hike for the government employees before Holi, various media reports suggest. Once announced, the DA hike will benefit over 1.2 crore central government employees and pensioners in the country.
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West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee announces salary hike for doctors and medical staff
Kolkata | Feb 24, 2025, 07:28 PM ISTMamata Banerjee announced a salary hike for doctors and medical staff in West Bengal while demanding strict punishment for the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case. She also highlighted the Aparajita Bill, which proposes capital punishment for rape convicts.
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IT sector salary hikes this year might be 'cautious' this year amid economic uncertainties: Experts
Business | Feb 23, 2025, 01:56 PM ISTIndustry experts predict an average wage increase of 4 to 8.5 per cent, a notable step down from previous years, signalling a shift towards more pragmatic compensation strategies.
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8th Pay Commission announced: How much DA hike, HRA govt employees can expect, all you need to know
Business | Jan 17, 2025, 02:47 PM IST8th 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
Personal Finance | Jan 16, 2025, 06:51 PM ISTThe 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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7th Pay Commission: When next DA hike will be announced? Key updates govt employees must know
Business | Jan 02, 2025, 03:24 PM IST7th 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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7th Pay Commission: Apart from DA hike, gratuity limit increased for these govt employees
Business | Dec 17, 2024, 07:45 PM IST7th Pay Commission: For the greater benefit of government employees, the Centre has increased the maximum gratuity limit from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh for employees of BSNL and MTNL who opted for a pension under the combined service framework.