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Cabinet increases DA to 60% for government staffers

The Union government revises DA and DR twice a year — in January and July — to offset the impact of rising prices (HT file/ representative photo)

Published on Apr 19, 2026 08:32 am IST

Cabinet okays 2 per cent DA hike for central government employees

The Dearness Allowance is a fundamental cost-of-living adjustment designed to support government employees and pensioners.(PTI Representative)

Updated on Apr 18, 2026 06:51 pm IST

SC's big decision on DA for staff, retirees: ‘State cannot differentiate’

Case originated from a 2021 order by the Kerala government. To meet inflationary pressures, it sanctioned an enhancement of DA for KSRTC employees by 14 per cent while limiting the relief for pensioners to only 11 per cent.(Pexels)

Published on Apr 11, 2026 09:36 pm IST

Was there any decision about DA in cabinet meet? What employees must know

Despite expectations building up through March and now into April, the government has not announced any revision in DA.(Representational image, Unsplash)

Published on Apr 09, 2026 12:49 pm IST

HC directs Punjab govt to clear pending DA of employees, pensioners

HC directs Punjab govt to clear pending DA of employees, pensioners

Published on Apr 08, 2026 10:01 pm IST

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