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salary hike news

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 on Jun 12, 2026 09:00 pm IST

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 on Jun 03, 2026 07:16 am IST

Himachal sanitation workers end strike after meeting with MC admin

Providing a written assurance to the employees, Mayor Surender Chauhan stated that all agreed-upon demands would be implemented in a phased manner. (File)
Published on May 22, 2026 06:38 am IST

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 on May 18, 2026 09:52 pm IST

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 on May 02, 2026 09:00 pm IST

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 on Apr 15, 2026 11:50 am IST

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 on Apr 15, 2026 11:17 am IST

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 on Apr 14, 2026 05:34 am IST

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 on Apr 14, 2026 12:00 am IST

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 on Apr 08, 2026 08:59 pm IST

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

A view of the Odisha assembly.
Updated on Mar 26, 2026 05:43 pm IST

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 on Mar 13, 2026 09:00 pm IST

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 on Feb 01, 2026 09:03 pm IST

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 on Jan 25, 2026 12:00 am IST

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 on Dec 19, 2025 07:40 am IST

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

File photo of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
Published on Dec 18, 2025 06:16 pm IST

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 on Dec 09, 2025 05:07 pm IST

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 on Nov 24, 2025 07:20 pm IST

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

How one employee grew his salary to 90 lakh in just four years.
Updated on Nov 21, 2025 11:59 am IST

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 on Nov 14, 2025 06:24 pm IST

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 on Oct 28, 2025 10:19 pm IST

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 on Oct 08, 2025 12:00 am IST

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 on Oct 01, 2025 08:29 pm IST

‘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 on Sept 04, 2025 11:46 am IST

Goa's daily wage workers hail govt's pay hike, social security benefits

Goa's daily wage workers hail govt's pay hike, social security benefits
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 06:54 am IST

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 on Aug 15, 2025 04:52 am IST

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 on Jul 28, 2025 05:38 pm IST

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 on Jul 25, 2025 05:37 pm IST

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 on Jun 27, 2025 11:23 am IST

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 on May 30, 2025 05:23 pm IST