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Employee earning ₹7 LPA goes 2 years without hike, gets ‘fancier title’ instead

The employee has not received a pay hike in two years. (Representative image).

Published 32 days ago

Punjab: Over 200 Sewa Kendra operators face sacking for striking work

Sewa Kendra employees protesting at mini-secretariat in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Manish/HT)

Published 41 days ago

Karnataka bus strike from May 20 if govt fails to meet demands: Workers’ unions

Karnataka bus strike from May 20 if govt fails to meet demands: Workers’ unions

Published 56 days ago

Bengaluru man says 50% hikes could not fix corporate emptiness

A Bengaluru man reflected on corporate burnout, saying bigger salaries only bought better distractions.

Published 73 days ago

Noida workers’ protest continues; situation under control, says police

The protest was held in Dadri in Greater Noida and in Noida, Sector 63. (PTI photo)

Published 90 days ago

University workers protest in Gr Noida; situation calm amid heightened vigil after earlier unrest

University workers protest in Gr Noida; situation calm amid heightened vigil after earlier unrest

Updated 90 days ago

Govt stands firmly with you, Yogi tells protesting workers

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Union minister Jayant Chaudhary at an event in Muzaffarnagar on Monday. (PTI PHOTO)

Published 91 days ago

Techie says he got ₹9 hike in 2025, no raise this year: 'Underpaid and stuck'

The techie shared that he joined a “renowned MNC” in May 2024 as an intern before being absorbed into a full-time role.

Updated 92 days ago

Why salaries have been rejigged from April, in-hand pay may drop

A man counts money after withdrawing it from an automated teller machine (ATM) in New Delhi. While your "in-hand" or take-home pay may appear smaller when you get the salary for April, these changes are the result of a move towards long-term savings mediated by the government.

Updated 98 days ago

Odisha govt to withdraw MLA, minister pay hike bills after backlash

A view of the Odisha assembly.

Updated 110 days ago

Techie jumps from ₹3.6 LPA to ₹65 LPA in 4 years, shares journey

The techie detailed their career progression after graduating in 2021.

Updated 123 days ago

Did Budget 2026 make any announcement on 8th Pay Commission? What we know

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during a press conference after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 at the National Media Centre, in New Delhi. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)

Updated 163 days ago

Laid-off employee opens up about landing new job within a month with 50% hike

The Reddit user managed to secure a new job within just one month.

Published 171 days ago

Reconsider 211% hike in salaries:Odisha BJP MLAs to CM amid backlash

BJP MLAs submitted a written petition urging the CM to review the four bills passed in the Odisha assembly. (Prahlad Mahato)

Published 207 days ago

Odisha BJP MLAs urge CM Majhi to 'reconsider' 3-fold salary hike of lawmakers

File photo of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

Published 208 days ago

On 8th pay panel, govt shares details in Parliament: When will it take effect?

The Eight Central Pay Commission is mandated to submit its recommendations within 18 months of its constitution date.

Updated 217 days ago

Redditor shares how he went from ₹11 LPA to ₹33 LPA in 8 months

A Redditor shared how a single experiment turned things around for him.

Published 232 days ago

₹15 LPA to ₹90 LPA in four years: How employee’s life changed with one ‘yes’

How one employee grew his salary to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>90 lakh in just four years.

Updated 237 days ago

Employee forced to resign lands surprising 70% salary hike

A worker said he was pushed to quit after clashes with his manager, but the exit turned into an advantage when he landed roles offering a 70% hike.

Published 242 days ago

8th Pay Panel: When and how much will salary be hiked, how many benefit | FAQs

When will new salaries come into effect with 8th Pay Panel? Key questions answered.

Updated 258 days ago

Techie fired by toxic boss says same company now wants him back: 'I am confused'

The techie said he was terminated for “non-performance”.

Published 279 days ago

What 3% DA hike means in salary terms: Festival gift for govt staff, explained

The DA for central government employees is calculated based on the latest Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW).

Updated 285 days ago

‘Went from ₹40,000 to ₹1.3 lakh’: Man says he's ‘broke’ despite salary jump

Despite a salary jump, the man said he feels stuck in the “middle-class trap".

Published 313 days ago

UP ministers, legislators get hefty hike in salaries, perks

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath speaks during the Monsoon session of the State Assembly, in Lucknow, Thursday. (PTI Photo)

Published 333 days ago

Bengaluru dad earning ₹48 LPA hesitates to accept ₹75 LPA job. Here's why

The man claimed that the salary hike may increase his take-home pay by roughly 50% but the tax burden almost doubles.

Published 351 days ago

IT firm employee claims no hike for 3 years, wants to moonlight as auto driver

The user, who identified himself as a working professional in a non-technical role, said that job switch attempts hadn’t worked out.

Updated 354 days ago

Gurgaon man with ₹9 LPA gets ₹16 LPA Mumbai job: ‘Don't even think about it'

The startup employee shared his concerns over not being able to maintain his lifestyle in Mumbai.

Updated 382 days ago

Next level: Are you ready to be your own boss?

Before you quit your day job to freelance, save 6-12 months of living costs. (Photos: Shutterstock)

Updated 410 days ago

Want to increase your salary? 7 tips to master the art of salary negotiation

Want to increase your salary? 7 tips to master the art of salary negotiation

Updated 446 days ago

Surat diamond workers stage protest demanding pay hike, relief package

Surat diamond workers stage protest demanding pay hike, relief package

Published 471 days ago

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