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8th pay commission: Meeting with employee representatives scheduled in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Check dates

New Delhi, May 26 -- The 8th pay commission (CPC) has scheduled a visit to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on 22-23 June (Monday and Tuesday), and called on interested stakeholders to submit appointment reques... Read More


DA hike: States hike dearness allowance for employees, pensioners - Check full list here

New Delhi, May 26 -- The Centre last month increased Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners with effect from 1 January, according to the 7th pay commission. This has i... Read More


Kisan Vikas Patra: Here's how you can apply for KVP scheme at the nearest post office - Check the stepwise guide

New Delhi, May 25 -- A small savings certificate scheme offered by India Post since 1988, Kisan Vikas Patra promises to double your lump sum investment over its full 9.5-month (115 month) tenure. Whil... Read More


EPFO: Want to file a grievance with the retirement fund body? Here's a stepwise guide for EPF members

New Delhi, May 25 -- Retirement fund body, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is offering EPF and voluntary provident fund (VPF) at 8.25% interest this quarter for salaried citizens. N... Read More


Want to avoid penalties, make most of tax benefits? Here are precautions you should take while filing income-tax returns

New Delhi, May 25 -- Taxpayers can log into the official e-filing portal (https://www.incometax.gov.in/) to file income-tax returns for assessment year 2026-27 (AY27) or financial year 2025-26 (FY26).... Read More


Life Insurance Corporation: Two New Jeevan Sathi plans launch from June - Check eligibility, policy features, benefits

New Delhi, May 25 -- The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is launching two new life insurance policies in June 2026 - the New Jeevan Sathi Single Premium and New Jeevan Sathi Limited Premium.... Read More


8th pay commission: Here's how central govt employees, pensioners and stakeholders can submit feedback - Stepwise guide

8th pay commission, May 25 -- Central government employees, pensioners, representative groups, unions and stakeholders can submit their feedback online to the 8th central pay commission (CPC). This co... Read More


DA, DR hike: Difference between dearness allowance and dearness relief, explained

New Delhi, May 25 -- Dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) are often used terms when discussing salary increases for central government employees, public sector staff, defense personnel, ba... Read More


Credit card fees and charges: Here are top things to watch for to manage credit effectively

New Delhi, May 24 -- A line of flexible, short-term borrowing, credit cards assist with tracking expenses, simplify payments and offer valuable benefits from banks and lenders, besides helping build y... Read More


EPFO: What is scheme certificate, why do EPF members need it, and who is eligible? Top FAQs answered

New Delhi, May 24 -- Administered by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the EPF Act of 1952, EPF is a retirement savings scheme available to salaried citizens. Today, we discuss, ... Read More