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Mumbai, April 2: Millions of central government employees and pensioners are awaiting an official announcement regarding the first Dearness Allowance (DA) revision of 2026. While the hike is typically announced in March, the decision has been delayed past the Holi festival, leading to widespread speculation. Current indicators suggest the government will approve a 2 per cent increase in April, raising the allowance from 58 per cent to 60 per cent. This revision is particularly significant as it ...Read More >
Kerala polls: UDF unveils manifesto with welfare, infra push; Mission Samudra as growth engine Kochi: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Thursday unveiled an expansive, welfare-driven manifesto for the Kerala Assembly elections with a strong infrastructure pitch, as Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy released the document in Kochi, in the presence of senior alliance leaders, signalling a high-stakes electoral push. Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legisla ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 1 (PTI) A 65-year-old Dutch national of Indian origin has been arrested for allegedly sending a strange parcel to the administrative office of the Kempegowda International Airport here, police said on Wednesday. The man identified as Subhash Jai Ajeez had sent the parcel in January this year, which reportedly contained a toothpaste cover, decaying flower garlands, rotten tomatoes, pieces of iron and obscene photographs, they said. Authorities conducted a preliminary inquiry and ...Read More >
Kochi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Thursday unveiled an expansive, welfare-driven manifesto for the Kerala Assembly elections with a strong infrastructure pitch, as Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy released the document in Kochi, in the presence of senior alliance leaders, signalling a high-stakes electoral push. Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators. At the heart of the manifesto is "Mission Samudra", an ambitious ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A 65-year-old Dutch national of Indian origin has been arrested for allegedly sending a strange parcel to the administrative office of the Kempegowda International Airport here, police said on Wednesday. The man identified as Subhash Jai Ajeez had sent the parcel in January this year, which reportedly contained a toothpaste cover, decaying flower garlands, rotten tomatoes, pieces of iron and obscene photographs, they said. Authorities conducted a preliminary inquiry and filed a forma ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Keralam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister and CPI(M) candidate from Dharmadam, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Thursday released the Left Democratic Front (LDF)'s manifesto for the State Assembly elections, with a core vision for completing Nava Keralam (New Keralam). The CPI(M)-led LDF has promised the welfare pension to be increased from Rs 2000 to Rs 3000, eradication of absolute poverty, and 50 per cent job assurance for women. Addressing the media, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vi ...Read More >
BENGALURU: A 65-year-old Dutch national of Indian origin has been arrested for allegedly sending a parcel containing unusual items to the administrative office of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, police said. According to news agency PTI, the man, identified as Subhash Jai Ajeez, had sent the parcel in January this year. According to police, it contained a toothpaste cover, decaying flower garlands, rotten tomatoes, pieces of iron and obscene photographs. Authorities carried out a ...Read More >
Kerala Assembly election: In the manifesto, the UDF promised monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to college-going girl students, a hike in welfare pensions to Rs 3,000 per month. With just a few days left for the Assembly polls in Kerala, Opposition leader VD Satheesan on Friday released the United Democratic Front (UDF)'s election manifesto in Kochi, promising a "5+1 guarantee" to expand welfare programmes and support youth. Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana, attended the event as the chie ...Read More >
Kochi, Apr 2 (PTI) The Congress-led UDF on Thursday released its manifesto for April 9 Assembly polls in Kerala, promising free travel for women on all Kerala state transport buses, hike in welfare pension to Rs 3,000 per month and a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to college-going girl students. Giving details of the manifesto, Congress leader V D Satheesan said that Rs 25 lakh insurance scheme will be provided to every family in Kerala, and small businesses will get an interest-free loan of Rs ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday raised concerns over the functioning of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), alleging serious lapses in healthcare access for retired armed forces personnel. Citing interactions with injured ex-servicemen at a 'Jansansad' event, Gandhi highlighted issues such as delayed reimbursements, medicine shortages, and denial of treatment by empanelled hospitals. In a post on Facebook, Congress MP wrote, "A few days ago, I met w ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry has fully utilised its capital outlay of Rs 1.86 lakh crore (revised estimate) for FY2025-26. In FY2024-25 too, the ministry had utilised its capital budget fully. The overall use of the defence budget, including MoD (civil) and pension, during FY2025-26 stood at 99.62 per cent.The original appropriation for capital expenditure in the fiscal was Rs 1.8 lakh crore, which was raised by finance ministry in view of the pace of expenditure achieved by defence ministry ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) As many as 1.9 crore digital life certificates were generated by pensioners in the last financial year, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. All pensioners are required to submit a life certificate for the continuation of pension payment. To sort out the difficulties being faced by elderly, super senior and differently-abled pensioners in submitting digital life certificates, nationwide digital life certificate (DLC) campaigns have been held from November 1 to 30 every y ...Read More >
The Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme will be expanded up to Class 8. Calling the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (DMK) manifesto for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections a "superstar," Chief Minister and party president MK Stalin on Sunday announced a slew of welfare measures with a focus on women, families, youth, and farmers. Addressing the manifesto unveiling event in Chennai, Stalin said, "DMK election manifesto has always been a 'hero,' but this time, it is a 'superstar'," highlighting tha ...Read More >
He alleged that the erstwhile YSRCP regime damaged the state through the three-capital approach between 2019 and 2024, leading to instability and uncertainty. Highlighting development, the chief minister appreciated public participation in restoring the Vinjamur Old Tank and said works have been taken up at Rs 70 lakh. Naidu announced diversion of water from the Somasila canal to the tank at the cost of Rs 34 crore, assuring completion of the work by October. He said improved water availabili ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Apr 1: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today informed the Lok Sabha about "Antariksh Venture Capital Fund", set up to promote Space StartUps and the emerging Spacetech ecosystem. The Minister also added that India's dedicated venture capital fund for the space sector is progressing steadily, with investment in selected StartUps expect ...Read More >
New Delhi: As many as 1.9 crore digital life certificates were generated by pensioners in the last financial year, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. All pensioners are required to submit a life certificate for the continuation of pension payment. To sort out the difficulties being faced by elderly, super senior and differently-abled pensioners in submitting digital life certificates, nationwide digital life certificate (DLC) campaigns have been held from November 1 to 30 every year from 2022 ...Read More >
Keralam Assembly Elections 2026: Opinion polls do not indicate a clear lead for LDF. Surveys show very tight race between LDF and UDF, with some even giving UDF a slight advantage. Keralam Assembly Elections 2026: Kerala has long alternated between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) every five years. This pattern has created an assumption that the ruling party is always vulnerable to anti-incumbency. After two consecutive terms in office (2016-2026), Pinarayi ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 1 (PTI) A 65-year-old Dutch national of Indian origin has been arrested for allegedly sending a strange parcel to the administrative office of the Kempegowda International Airport here, police said on Wednesday. The man identified as Subhash Jai Ajeez had sent the parcel in January this year, which reportedly contained a toothpaste cover, decaying flower garlands, rotten tomatoes, pieces of iron and obscene photographs, they said. Authorities conducted a preliminary inquiry and ...Read More >
New Delhi: As many as 1.9 crore digital life certificates were generated by pensioners in the last financial year, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. All pensioners are required to submit a life certificate for the continuation of pension payment. To sort out the difficulties being faced by elderly, super senior and differently-abled pensioners in submitting digital life certificates, nationwide digital life certificate (DLC) campaigns have been held from November 1 to 30 every year from 202 ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), Apr 1 (PTI) Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday accused the BJP of having plotted to cause violence in Tamil Nadu, "like what happened in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur" and asserted that it was outmanoeuvred. Addressing a DMK rally here for the upcoming Assembly polls, Stalin, the president of the ruling DMK, listed schemes implemented in Tiruchirappalli region by his government. He referred to initiatives including Panchapur bus terminus, mini-stadium, jallikattu ar ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Members of the 8th Pay Commission have begun consultations on the proposed salary revision for central government employees and pensioners. A key meeting is scheduled in Dehradun for April 24, where representatives of employee unions, pensioners' associations, and other stakeholders are expected to present their views on pay structures, allowances, and pension-related issues. Members of the commission are expected to visit various other parts of the country ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: The Income Tax (I-T) Act, 2025, and its accompanying 2026 rules officially come into force on April 1, 2026, marking the start of the 2026-27 financial year. While income tax slabs remain unchanged under both the Old and New regimes, the new legislation introduces substantial revisions to corporate perquisites, tax collection rates, and investment levies. Salaried professionals, particularly those opting for the Old Tax Regime, will see a significant recalibration of tax-exempt ...Read More >
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved a major reshuffle at the Secretary level of bureaucracy, transferring and posting more than a dozen Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across key central government ministries and departments. The order, issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions on March 31, 2026, effects immediate changes across ministries ranging from Information & Broadcasting to R ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: The Ministry of Finance has formally set an 18-month timeline for the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) to submit its recommendations, a move that will impact the earnings and retirement benefits of millions of central government employees and pensioners. Constituted on November 3, 2025, the commission is tasked with reviewing the existing pay structures, allowances, and pensions. While the final report is expected by mid-2027, officials indicate that any approved salary hik ...Read More >
The Andhra Pradesh State Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society Ltd. (APCO) bagged the SKOCH Award-2025 in recognition of its outstanding digitisation initiatives in the handloom sector. The APCO implemented computerised billing systems and e-commerce platforms, which have significantly contributed to improved operational efficiency and enhanced sales performance. These initiatives have not only streamlined transactions but also expanded market access for handloom products. Commissioner (Handlo ...Read More >
Vijayawada: In a major relief to the handloom sector, the state government led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has decided to implement a free electricity scheme for weavers across the state from Wednesday. The initiative, aimed at ensuring financial stability for lakhs of weaving families, will provide up to 200 units of free power per month for handlooms and 500 units for power looms. The scheme is expected to significantly ease the burden of rising electricity costs, a major expense in ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Stating that the Union government will bring an Act recognising Amaravati as the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister and TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu has asked the party rank and file to take the message to the people extensively. Blaming the previous YSRCP government for proposing the three capitals theory and neglecting the development of Amaravati, he said that bringing an Act on the capital city will enhance investment opportunities. Addressing a teleconference wi ...Read More >
Founded by actor-turned-politician N. T. Rama Rao on the plank of Telugu self-respect, the TDP has completed over four decades of a political journey, marked by electoral successes, challenges and ideological battles The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Sunday (March 29) celebrated its 44th foundation day, with leaders across the political spectrum extending greetings and emphasising the need to strengthen alliance unity for the continued development of Andhra Pradesh. Founded by actor-turned-polit ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab govt has informed Punjab and Haryana high court that the state cabinet is not bound to implement increases in dearness allowance (DA) or dearness relief (DR) in line with rates announced by Union govt.It says release of instalments of DA / DR is a policy decision of state govt, "taken from time to time after assessing its financial position". According to govt, it had decided that it "may endeavour" to align DA hikes with those announced by the Centre.HC is hearing a petition ...Read More >
A monthly food security card of Rs 2,500 for below poverty line (BPL) families, Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY coverage for all Keralites, an AIIMS campus, two free LPG cylinders a year for the poor during Onam and Christmas, a hike in welfare pension to Rs 3,000, and a high-speed corridor are among the highlights of the BJP manifesto ahead of the assembly elections in Kerala. The manifesto was released by BJP national president Nitin Nabin in the presence of party state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar ...Read More >
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