Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray releases BMC election manifesto, pledging 100 units free power, ₹1,500 monthly for women & restoring Mumbai's glory. Read the key promises.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin unveils a new assured pension scheme for state employees, promising 50% pension and regular DA hikes. Read the full details here.
TTGDA urges Telangana govt to clear long-standing dues for teaching doctors, including UGC PRC arrears from 2016 and DA arrears. Pending CPS credits add to financial strain.
ITC shares tumble over 13% as a steep hike in cigarette taxes threatens volumes and profits. Analysts slash earnings forecasts and downgrade the stock. Read more.
Cigarettes to get costlier as the Centre imposes additional excise duty from February 1. Find out how much more you'll pay for brands like Marlboro, Gold Flake, and others.
Cigarette prices in India are expected to surge by up to 20% from February 1, 2025, following a significant increase in the National Calamity Contingent Duty. This move will impact major tobacco companies and consumers nationwide.
Punjab MLAs are allegedly using two official vehicles simultaneously to claim travel allowances, costing the cash-strapped state exchequer lakhs. Read the full investigation.
Senior Pakistan hockey players threaten to boycott the FIH Pro League's February phase over unpaid daily allowances. The PHF blames funding policy. Read the full story.
After 46 days of peaceful protest, 4,500 PGI contract workers in Chandigarh will begin a 24-hour mass hunger strike demanding Rs 90 crore in unpaid wages and revised DA. Read about their core demands and the deadlock.
The Union Cabinet approved the 8th Pay Commission, effective 1 Jan 2026. Central govt employees & pensioners await hikes. Experts explain fitment factor impact on pensions. Details inside.
IndiGo announces increased allowances for pilots, including a new tail swap payment, effective January 1. Pilots see it as a small but positive step towards addressing fatigue concerns. Read more.
Mizoram CM-led committee halts private practice for government doctors receiving non-practicing allowance. Also plans crackdown on unregistered GST businesses and administrative reforms.
IndiGo announces a 50% hike in pilot layover allowances, a key move following recent mass flight cancellations. Get the full details on the revised rates and the airline's strategy.
IndiGo announces revised cockpit crew allowances, effective 1 Jan 2026. Captains & First Officers to get higher layover, deadhead, and other allowances. Details inside.
Union Cabinet approves 3% dearness allowance increase for central government employees and pensioners, benefiting nearly 49.19 lakh staff and 68.72 lakh retirees. Learn how DA is calculated and its impact on salaries.
The 8th Pay Commission, effective January 1, 2026, will revise salaries and pensions for nearly 1 crore central government employees and retirees. Details on the expected hike, fitment factor, and DA explained.
Uttarakhand cabinet approves major policy changes including healthcare reforms, tax cuts on clean fuels, higher pensions for artists, and incentives for doctors in remote areas. Read the full details.
As the 8th Pay Commission begins work, we analyze the central government's employee costs. Despite a smaller workforce, vacancies surge. Dive into the data on pay, inflation, and fiscal impact.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw clarifies luggage size limits & charges for excess baggage in trains. Know the free allowance dimensions to avoid extra fees.
Chhattisgarh Assembly witnessed chaos as Congress accused the government of deceiving jobless youth. Opposition staged a walkout after heated exchanges over unemployment data and allowance disbursement.
Protesting PUDA employees in Mohali torch effigy of Chief Administrator, demand 16% DA, Old Pension Scheme restoration & job regularisation. Details inside.
Japan's Nikkei share average climbed 0.7% on Wednesday, driven by tech stocks mirroring Wall Street's gains. The broader Topix index fell 0.37% as bank shares declined. Read the full market analysis.
Uttar Pradesh power consumers face a record fuel surcharge of 5.56% in December, drawing criticism over Rs 51,000 crore consumer surplus. Consumer groups plan to challenge the UPPCL move.
Egg prices in Goa surge to Rs 90 per dozen ahead of Christmas. Traders warn of further increases until early 2026 due to supply crunch and high demand. Read more.
A TDSAT ruling on airport tariff calculation could force Delhi & Mumbai airports to recover over Rs 50,000 crore from passengers, potentially causing a massive surge in airfares. The Supreme Court hears the case today.
Central government employees await the 8th Pay Commission's formation. Learn how DA merger could boost basic pay, impact pensions, and the expected timeline for implementation. Stay updated!
Anticipated Bank of Japan policy shift triggers bond selloff, while Bitcoin crashes 30% from peak. Deutsche Bank sees dollar weakening as Fed eyes cuts. Key market insights for Indian investors.
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation extends the 20% property tax rebate deadline to December 31. After that, rebates will reduce in phases. Over 5.5 lakh taxpayers in the city are affected.
Paris's Louvre Museum will increase entry fees for non-EU visitors from €22 to €32 in 2026. The move aims to fund a major modernisation plan. Here's what Indian travellers need to know.