Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees was hiked by 2% last month, effective from 1 January 2026, in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The raise increased…
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8th Pay Commission 2026: Defence, railway stakeholder meetings in Delhi — check date, how to take part and more
The 8th Pay Commission will hold an intensive stakeholder interaction in Delhi on 13 and 14 May for organisations and unions under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Ministry…
8th Pay Commission update: Are defence and railway unions ready for May 10 deadline?
The process of deciding future pay and pension changes for central government employees is picking up pace. The 8th Pay Commission has now lined up fresh meetings with key stakeholders,…
Senior citizens’ FD: How to earn ₹50,000 monthly income with SCSS, POMIS and bank fixed deposits in 2026
Are you retiring in 2026? Or are you a senior citizen who is looking to reconstruct your financial planning through retirement? Then, what you must acknowledge is that retirement planning…
I asked ChatGPT to calculate my FIRE number for ₹15 lakh pa, here’s how much is needed to retire early…
Calculations for F.I.R.E. number: I asked ChatGPT to calculate the required F.I.R.E. number to create corpus for early retirement at 35 with ₹15 lakh per annum salary. F.I.R.E. is the…
NPS Vatsalya: Eligibility, investment choices for children, partial withdrawal and exit rules, explained
The National Pension Scheme’s spin-off for children, known as the NPS Vatsalya Scheme, allows parents to operate an account for their minor children till such time the sole beneficiary crosses…
7th Pay Commission for West Bengal govt staff: Will BJP keep its poll promise? Here is what we know
West Bengal government employees are closely following the news on the 7th Pay Commission implementation. The recent assembly election results and the state’s transition towards a new government led by…
I asked ChatGPT to plan a monthly budget at ₹12 lakh CTC that can build savings and investment for retirement by 55
Budgeting for expenses, savings and investment: I asked ChatGPT to create a monthly budget that ensures retirement by 55, with enough savings to support myself and my parents, buy a…
HDFC Bank’s review finds no major governance concerns after chairman Atuna Chakraborty’s exit, sources say
MUMBAI: Law firms reviewing governance at are set to report this month that they have not found any major lapses, two people with direct knowledge of the findings said, clearing…
Salary hike or bonus in hand: Should you invest for returns or repay your home loan?
A friend called me last month, sounding both excited and confused. He had just received a bonus at work. “I should be happy, right?” he laughed. “But now I don’t…