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Dearness Allowance

Dearness Allowance

Explore everything about Dearness Allowance (DA), a cost-of-living adjustment allowance paid to government employees, public sector employees and pensioners in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Understand its calculation, impact, and latest updates.

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Big DA hike coming? Central govt workers eye higher increments

May 15 2025, 04:43 PM IST
Following the latest Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for the January-June 2025 cycle, central government employees and pensioners are now looking forward to the next allowance increase, with the current DA standing at 55%.
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DA hike coming in July? Rising AICPI index signals another increase for govt employees

May 06 2025, 08:46 AM IST
DA Hike: The central government increases DA or dearness allowance twice a year, in January and July. Therefore, the dearness allowance will be increased in just two months.
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Big relief after 13 years: Allowance hiked 2.5 times for THIS state govt employees

May 05 2025, 11:43 AM IST
State government employees received good news on Monday morning. A few days ago, the state government had increased the dearness allowance. After that, the state announced more good news about salary increases.
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DA case update: Big Supreme Court hearing on May 7 for West Bengal govt employees

May 04 2025, 01:46 PM IST
The Supreme Court has released important information regarding the Dearness Allowance (DA) case for West Bengal government employees. The case is “Top of the List” and is scheduled for a hearing before a 3-judge bench on May 7.
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Uttarakhand government hikes DA to 55%, brings it at par with centre

May 03 2025, 04:01 PM IST
DA hike: Several states in India provide their government employees with a dearness allowance (DA) equal to the central government's rate. Another state has now joined this list.
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Good news for central govt employees! DA, bonus package await in May; check details

May 03 2025, 03:12 PM IST
Central government employees are anticipating a DA hike and bonus. A 4% DA increase along with arrears could mean a significant salary boost. Employees are expected to receive the increased DA and bonus in the third week of May.
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DA arrears update: Central govt employees to receive pending payments soon

May 02 2025, 10:10 AM IST
The central government has approved the 18-month DA and DR arrears pending since the Covid period. Millions of central government employees and pensioners will benefit and receive the arrears in three installments.
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Salary hike from May 1: Expert explains how much you'll get under New Tax Regime

Apr 30 2025, 04:02 PM IST
The new budget declares income up to ₹12 lakh tax-free and retains the ₹75,000 standard deduction, resulting in no tax on salaries up to ₹12.75 lakh annually.
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DA hike update: Mamata govt releases pending payment to employees

Apr 30 2025, 02:24 PM IST
Government employees in West Bengal received their DA payment along with their April salary. The 4% DA increase, previously announced by the Mamata Banerjee government, brought smiles to the faces of many.
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8th Pay Commission: Panel formation on cards, major salary revisions expected

Apr 26 2025, 03:21 PM IST
Big announcement expected in May regarding the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees. Salary increase, DA, house rent allowance, and HRA will be impacted. The announcement of the panel formation is expected within the next 2-3 weeks.
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