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8th Pay Commission salary hike: Why this employee body is recommending Rs 55,000 minimum basic pay to 8th CPC
The Jammu & Kashmir Employees' Federation has urged the 8th Pay Commission to implement a fitment factor of 3.05 and a minimum basic pay of Rs 55,000 for central government employees. Their proposal includes revising family units, merging dearness allowance, and adjusting for increased consumption costs to achieve this target.
CBSE Class 12 revaluation 2026 link: Check application process, fees, last date, and key things to remember
CSBE Class 12 revaluation 2026 direct link: The CBSE has initiated the Class 12 re-evaluation and verification process for 2026 due to concerns over lower-than-expected marks and the new On-Screen Marking system. Students can apply through official portals from May 19, with reduced fees for verification and photocopies. Here is the complete process.
CBSE reduces re-evaluation fees amid on-screen concerns; what are the new charges and when can students apply?
CBSE Re-Evaluation 2026 Fees and Dates announced: After concerns from students over CBSE’s new on-screen evaluation system for Class 12 board exams, the board has sharply reduced fees for answer sheet copies, verification, and re-evaluation. While officials denied any link between digital marking and this year’s dip in pass percentage, the move is likely to bring relief to lakhs of students planning to challenge their scores.
CBSE topper Bhavya Ranjan, who got perfect 100 in four subjects, shares her unique success formula: 'Instead of overthinking...'
CBSE topper: Bhavya Ranjan, a humanities national topper, achieved 499 out of 500 in her Class 12 CBSE exams. Her success story highlights productivity and consistency over excessive study hours. Ranjan focused on conceptual clarity and disciplined routines. She managed social media use effectively. Her approach offers a sustainable model for students facing academic pressure.
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TN DA hike: Check how much Tamil Nadu government employees’ monthly salary may increase now
Tamil Nadu government employees and teachers will see their dearness allowance (DA) increase from 58% to 60% of basic pay, effective January 1, 2026. This 2% hike, also extended to pensioners and family pensioners, will result in an additional annual expenditure of approximately Rs 1,230 crore for the state.

8th Pay Commission fitment factor demand: Railway employee body demands multiple fitment factors; minimum pay of Rs 52,600
The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors’ Association (IRTSA) has submitted a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission demanding five distinct fitment factors for its technical staff, citing job complexities and hazards. It has also proposed a minimum basic pay of Rs 52,600, 5% annual increment, a promotional increment equivalent to two annual increments, and a separate CPI for calculating Dearness Allowance.

8th Pay Commission Pune meeting update: Rs 65,000 as minimum pay, fitment factor of 3.8; what Maharashtra pension body demands from 8th CPC
8th Pay Commission: Maharashtra Old Pension Organization representatives met with the 8th Pay Commission in Pune, advocating for a Rs 65,000 minimum basic pay and a 3.8 fitment factor for central government employees. Key demands included a 4% minimum DA increase, revised HRA and TA, faster career progression, and pension reforms for UPS subscribers.

8th Pay Commission for central government teachers: Rs 50,000 minimum pay for Level 1 employee, up to 3.83 fitment factor; what employee body wants from 8th CPC
The employee body representing central government teachers from Union Territories is seeking significant pay hikes in their salaries in the 8th Pay Commission. Pragatisheel Shikshak Nyaya Manch (PSNM) has submitted a memorandum demanding a minimum basic pay of Rs 50,000 for a Level 1 employee and a fitment factor up to 3.83.

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Key Issues: Jobs distress, welfare politics and identity battles shape high-stakes TMC vs BJP contest
West Bengal Election 2026: West Bengal is voting in its 2026 Assembly elections. The political battle is intense, focusing on economic hardship, welfare schemes, and identity. The ruling Trinamool Congress relies on its social programs. The Bharatiya Janata Party seeks to capitalize on voter discontent. Key issues include jobs, migration, and caste dynamics. The election marks a crucial moment for both parties.

10% DA/DR hike: This state govt increases dearness allowance/dearness relief for employees and pensioners; full details
Kerala government employees and pensioners will receive a significant financial boost with a 10% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), raising them from 25% to 35%. This increase, effective from March 2026 salary and April 2026 pension disbursements, benefits a wide range of state-funded personnel.

Kerala approves fresh DA, DR hike for state employees, pensioners
The Kerala government has sanctioned a new dearness allowance instalment. This is for state employees and teachers. Pensioners will also receive dearness relief. The revised payments will be effective from September 1. University Grants Commission and other staff will benefit. This decision will increase the state's annual spending. The government shows commitment to employees and pensioners.

Kerala: One-day salary cut, no leave for employees participating in Wednesday's strike
The Kerala State Teachers’ Association urged teachers and employees to reject the strike called by Congress-backed government employees and teachers’ organisations, various reports said.

Rajasthan govt revises pay scale of contractual workers, gram panchayat assistants
"The pay scale of contractual workers, gram panchayat assistants, education workers and para teachers -- whose estimated number is 31,473 -- has been revised. They will now get a salary of Rs 18,500 after nine years of service and Rs 32,000 after 18 years of service," Education Minister B D Kalla said in a tweet on Friday.

30% fitment for Telangana govt staff; retirement age fixed at 61
The government adopted a broader vision in solving the employees and teachers issues, and expects that the employees would also respond accordingly and further dedicate themselves in discharging their duties and work with full commitment in public service without any lapses, he said.

Eye on polls, Maharashtra cabinet clears 37 plans
As many as 1,000 people from 19 districts in Vidarbha, Marathwada and south Maharashtra will be given 50% subsidy to buy country chicken.

Teachers' Day gift: Uttar Pradesh teachers to get 7th pay panel scale
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approved the implementation of the seventh pay scale at a meeting of the state cabinet chaired by him Tuesday.

Modi government gives retired teachers a reason to smile
Teachers from 329 state government funded universities and more than 12,000 colleges affiliated the state public universities will benefit from the decision of the centre government.

Rs 6,655 crore schemes to boost Skill India Mission get Cabinet nod
The minister also said that during his forthcoming visit to Japan he would be signing a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between India and Japan on the Technical Intern Training Programme (TITP).

Government extends 7th pay panel benefits to teachers of central, state universities
The move will benefit 7.58 lakh professors, assistant professors and others, said HRD minister Prakash Javadekar adding that the approved pay scales would be applicable from January 1, 2016.

Good news for professors! Pay hike for University staff, faculty likely in July
The pay hike—estimated to cost the government Rs 75,000 crore over three years—was also taken up for discussion at the PMO on Monday, ET has learnt.

DMK lends support to agitating government teachers
JACTTO, a confederation of about 27 unions representing government teachers, has also been demanding regularising the services of contract teachers.

Odisha government hikes remuneration of Sikhya Sahayaks and junior teacher
Odisha govt announced increase in monthly remuneration of Sikhya Sahayaks & junior teachers which will be effective from the current month.
Large-scale vacancy in teaching posts in IITs, IIMs
Centrally-funded technical Institutions, including IITs and IIMs, are suffering due to about 25 per cent shortage of faculty, the Lok Sabha was told on Wednesday.
Govt to spend Rs 9,000 cr annually for revised pay to teachers
The government will have to provide for a whopping Rs 9,000 crore annually from the exchequer for paying revised salary and allowances to over five lakh university and college teachers.
Heftier pay packets for academics
In a new-year gift to university and college teachers, the government has revised their pay scales, offering hefty hikes effective from January 1, 2006.
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