WHY DA IS BEING DELAYED
Quote of the Day by William Yeats: 'Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it...' Life lessons from one of the greatest Irish poets of the 20th century
Quote of the Day by William Yeats: William Butler Yeats, known for works like The Second Coming and Easter, gives a useful life lesson to people who are trying to build something in their careers. He says you should not wait to strike till the iron is hot, meaning you should not wait for the perfect moment to act. He says to make the iron hot by striking, which emphasizes that you should be consistent and your efforts will create the right opportunity over time.
DA hike delay: Central government employee body to hold protest over dearness allowance delay
In a letter to the Cabinet Secretary of India, the Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & Workers (CCGEW) writes that its affiliated organisations will hold a lunch hour protest at all work places on April 16, 2026. The government last announced the DA hike in October 2025, which was for July 2025. While central government employees and pensioners have got their arrears for that hike, their wait for the January 2026 DA hike is still not over.
DA hike delay sparks concern: Employees’ bodies urge FM Sitharaman for quick announcement
SB Yadav, secretary general, Confederation of Central Govt Employees & Workers, in a letter dated April 8, 2026, wrote to the Finance Minister to step in announce the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for employees and pensioners, respectively. The confederation wrote that the delay in announcement is triggering severe discontent and apprehensions amongst employees and pensioners
DA hike delay: Will central government raise dearness allowance in first week of April?
Central government employees and pensioners are awaiting the January 2026 Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) hike announcement. Despite expectations ahead of Holi and a late March cabinet meeting, no decision has been made. Experts suggest administrative complexities related to the 8th Pay Commission and fiscal balance calibration are causing the delay, with an announcement likely in early April.
Strait of Hormuz open or closed? This video shows exactly how Iran is controlling global shipping
The Strait of Hormuz is no longer operating normally, with ship traffic significantly reduced and access tightly controlled by Iran. While not fully closed, movement is restricted to "friends of Iran," impacting global shipping and oil flows. A new toll system and checks are being implemented, turning the waterway into a strategic pressure point.
8th Pay Commission website goes live: Releases 18 questions to seek stakeholder feedback; what employees need to know
The 8th Central Pay Commission has launched its official website and a questionnaire. This initiative seeks valuable opinions and inputs from various stakeholders, including government employees and pensioners.
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Will DA, HRA, TA and other allowances continue to rise till 8th Pay Commission recommendations come into effect?
7th Pay Commission DA Hike 2025: Central government employees can expect Dearness Allowance and other key allowances to continue rising until the 8th Pay Commission's recommendations are implemented. Arrears will be paid from January 1, 2026. DA is projected to reach 67% by then.
Dan Da Dan Season 3 Renewed: Expected release date, new plot arcs, and global premiere time
The anticipation for Dan Da Dan season 3 is at an all-time high. Though the wait until 2026 may feel long, fans can take comfort in knowing that some of the manga’s most thrilling arcs are about to be animated.
Most of those killed in Lisbon streetcar derailment were foreigners, police say
A streetcar derailment in Lisbon, Portugal, resulted in 16 fatalities, including several foreign nationals. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash, which involved the popular Elevador da Gloria. The tragedy has prompted a national day of mourning and raised questions about the safety of the city's historic funiculars, leading to temporary suspension of other similar streetcars.
Why 8th Pay Commission may end up disappointing government employees and pensioners
Central government employees and pensioners who are anticipating substantial salary and pension hikes from the 8th Pay Commission may face some disappointment. Some reports suggest that the upcoming commission may fix a lower fitment factor of around 1.8, potentially resulting in only a 13% real pay increase, much lower than what was caused by previous pay commissions.
Will 8th Pay Commission be implemented in January 2026? Take a look at possible timeline, DA hike, and other benefits
Millions of central government employees and pensioners are anticipating the 8th Pay Commission, which is expected to boost salaries and pensions by 30-34%. However, its implementation is unlikely before FY27, delayed due to pending commission appointments and budgetary allocations. Read on to know when the government plans to implement the commission and the expected benefits.
8th Pay Commission salary hike may miss January 2026 deadline: Will it impact calculation of fitment factor?
The implementation of the 8th Pay Commission is not only being eagerly awaited by salaried employees. Nearly 67 lakh government pensioners are also impacted by any revision in the pay scale.
The debate on National Pension System
As per its terms of reference, the committee will suggest whether any changes are warranted given the existing framework and structure of the National Pension System (NPS), also called the new pension scheme, as applicable to government employees.
Hours after 'Donda' dropped, Kanye West says UMG released it without his approval
The 27 track-long album released on Sunday morning after weeks of delay.
Mamata taking decisions in response to BJP's demands: Dilip Ghosh
Ghosh alleged that the bridge on the arterial Diamond Harbour Road was not being inaugurated despite completion since Banerjee wanted to make it an "election stunt", but was forced to prepone the programme following BJP workers' agitation.
AIACE seeks govt intervention in non-payment of interest due to delayed CIL pension scheme
Around 10,000 executives have superannuated from the services of Coal India Ltd (CIL) from January 1, 2007, to March 31, 2020.
Sebi panel suggests measures to strengthen enforcement, recovery mechanism
The regulator has invited public comments till July 7 on the suggestions made by the committee.
Their competition over at Asiad, Indian athletes yet to get daily allowance
Athletes of the major sports, which have given India three gold medals so far, are yet to get their due. Most of the tennis players and shooters have already departed for their next assignment.
‘Carrie’, ‘Lolita’, ‘Da Vinci Code’ - books that reaped success, thanks to families of authors
George Saunders wouldn't have taken home this year’s Booker Prize, if it wasn't for his wife's cousin.
Court transfers DA case against Ajay Chautala
The case would now be heard by Special CBI Judge Pitamber Dutt on March 23.
DA case: Court seeks CBI reply on Ajay Chautala's transfer plea
District Judge Ravinder Kaur issued notice to CBI on the plea and listed it for filing of reply and hearing arguments on March 3.
DA case against OP Chautala: Court pulls up CBI
Irked over non-service of summons to four prosecution witnesses, the court observed that reports regarding unexecuted summons given by CBI were "unsatisfactory".
Directorate General of Civil Aviation working with Met department to avert delays due to fog
Fliers can expect minimum inconvenience during this fog season as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is monitoring the situation with its officials on the ground.
India wins right to host 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup
India will host the FIFA Under-17 World Cup football in 2017 with the world governing body today awarding the right to host the prestigious tournament to the country.
Punjab govt faces grim fiscal scenario, salary delayed
Punjab today faces a grim fiscal scenario with a cash-strapped SAD-BJP coalition government delaying payment of salaries to its employees.
Cross-LoC trade resumes; India, Pakistan spar over Shah Rukh Khan
The government as well as the political class on Tuesday slammed Pakistan interior minister Rehman Malik's unsolicited statement asking India to provide security to Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan.
US set to reveal 'stress test' results May 7
Authorities will reveal on May 7 results on "stress tests" conducted on the 19 biggest US banks that have received public aid to weather the global financial crisis.
Public sector banks to tone up pension disbursment act
Amid mounting pressures from all quarters, public sector banks (PSBs) like State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda (BoB), Union Bank of India, Allahabad Bank and Indian Bank are revving up to tone up their pension disbursment act.
Apparel traders sweeten payment mode
The garment trade is getting savvier by the day. Driven by the winds of change in the sector, companies and stores are running updated cash books.
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