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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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8th Pay Commission: Will salary and allowances increase threefold? What experts say

Mar 26 2025, 03:56 PM IST
There's buzz about the 8th Pay Commission. It's said that government employees and pensioners will benefit if this commission is formed. However, not everyone's salary may increase.
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8th Pay Commission: THESE govt employees may be left out of salary revisions

Mar 26 2025, 12:03 PM IST
Speculation ends regarding the 8th Pay Commission! Not everyone's salary will increase. Salaries for Supreme Court judges and employees of autonomous bodies will remain unchanged.
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West Bengal govt employees to get 10% DA hike in April 2025 amid Supreme Court case

Mar 26 2025, 11:12 AM IST
Big announcement from Nabanna! Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees is increasing by 10%. The state government has issued a new notification amidst the hearing of the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) case in the Supreme Court. From when will this increased DA be effective?
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8th Pay Commission set to reshape salaries and pensions, notification likely next month

Mar 25 2025, 02:18 PM IST
The government is set to establish the 8th Pay Commission, with cabinet approval expected next month. Once cleared, the commission will begin operations in April, impacting salaries and pensions of government employees.
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MP salary and perks hike! Central govt increases pay and pension; here's what they get

Mar 25 2025, 09:02 AM IST
Salary Hike: On Monday, the central government will increase the salary, daily allowance, and pension for current and former MPs. Learn about the other benefits that MPs and former MPs receive.
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Good news for teachers! Salary may rise by 20-30% ahead of DA hike

Mar 23 2025, 09:04 AM IST
Big news before the DA increase announcement! Government teachers' salaries are increasing significantly. The monthly salary could be over 1 lakh! A fantastic announcement is coming. Here's the calculation of what they will receive in hand.
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West Bengal govt employees' DA hike case: Supreme Court hearing on March 25, hopes for central DA rate

Mar 21 2025, 03:29 PM IST
The 15th hearing of the DA case in the Supreme Court may be on March 25. With the case in a new bench and advanced list, government employees are hoping for a quick result. Employees are looking to the court to bridge the huge gap between the DA of the Center and the states.
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Central govt employees' DA hike: Finance ministry rules out merger with basic pay

Mar 20 2025, 12:47 PM IST
Central government employees' DA (Dearness Allowance) hasn't increased yet. However, the central government hasn't made any decisions regarding DA. But there's good news for government employees. Also, there's big news regarding the 8th Pay Commission.
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Good news for Police personnel: Salaries to increase by Rs 40,000 ahead of DA hike

Mar 20 2025, 10:00 AM IST
Great news! Salaries are about to increase significantly. Central government employees, get ready for a big boost. Want to know how much your salary will increase? This report is for you.
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West Bengal state employees' DA battle: Expected hike if they win on March 25

Mar 20 2025, 09:08 AM IST
West Bengal government employees are hoping to win the Dearness Allowance (DA) increase case. The difference in DA from central government employees is significant. A substantial increase in salaries and pensions is likely after the hearing.
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