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8th pay commission to meet employee representatives in June, July 2026 - Check full list of cities with planned visits

New Delhi, May 27 -- The 8th pay commission is set to meet stakeholders, unions, employee groups and representatives across states in June 2026. This is being undertaken as part of the panel's process... Read More


DA: Why is Dearness allowance important? Why does Centre form a pay commission every 10 years?

New Delhi, May 27 -- Dearness Allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) are a percentage of employees' and pensioners' basic salary specifically aimed at mitigating inflationary impact on households of ... Read More


Atal Pension Yojana: Scheme, eligibility, pension payout, tax benefits of APY, explained

New Delhi, May 26 -- Administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), the Atal Pension Yojana is a government initiative that seeks to create a universal social security ... Read More


Working in a foreign country? Here's what EPFO's Social Security Agreement means, how it works & other key FAQs answered

New Delhi, May 26 -- Among the safest, long-term retirement savings plans for salaried individuals in the country, the employees provident fund (EPF) is offering 8.25% interest this quarter on joint m... Read More


ITR: Here's why it is important to ensure TDS statement, Form 26AS details match before you file income-tax returns

New Delhi, May 26 -- The income-tax department has notified I-T return (ITR) forms for assessment year 2026-27 (AY27) or financial year 2025-26 (FY26) and enabled Excel Utility for the ITR-1 (Sahaj) a... Read More


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