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35 joint secretary-level appointments in Central govt ministries; here's full list
New Delhi, March 21: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a significant set of appointments at the Joint Secretary/Joint Secretary equivalent level, effective immediately.
PFRDA notifies regulations for operationalisation of Unified Pension Scheme
New Delhi, March 20: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), through a gazette notification dated March 19, 2025, has issued regulations for the operationalisation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) under the National Pension System (NPS), 2025.
Cabinet likely to approve hike in DA for Central govt staff this week
New Delhi, March 10: The Union Cabinet is likely to approve a hike in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for Central government employees and pensioners, respectively, this week, according to members of government staff union forums.
MP to digitise farm land records, to chip in central govt's move
Bhopal, March 4: To create a comprehensive database of farmers linked to their available land records, the Madhya Pradesh government is going to digitise all available farmland records.
Centre controlling Delhi govt like a puppet: Congress
New Delhi, March 1: Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devender Yadav on Saturday condemned the Central government's move to control Delhi through its officials, overlooking the voter's mandate and reducing the elected BJP government to a puppet.
8th Pay Commission: 'Fitment factor must be 2.57 or more', says NC-JCM secretary
New Delhi, March 1: The fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission should be at least 2.57, which was also used in the 7th Pay Commission, or possibly even higher, Shiv Gopal Mishra, Secretary (Staff Side), National Council-Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM), said.
Nayab Singh Saini meets PM Modi, briefs on Haryana's infrastructure development
New Delhi, February 27: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. During the meeting, the CM Saini briefed the PM Modi on Haryana's infrastructure development and upcoming projects and provided an update on the progress of central government schemes being implemented in the state.
Wayanad landslides: Centre allocates over Rs 500 crore, says Kerala BJP President K Surendran
Thiruvananthapuram, February 15: Kerala BJP President K Surendran on Saturday urged the state government to immediately begin rehabilitation efforts for victims of the Wayanad landslide, stating that the central government has allocated over Rs 500 crore for the process.
Accounting of 'enemy properties' in Telangana to be completed by March
Hyderabad, Feb 16: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Saturday directed officials to complete by the end of March the accounting of enemy properties in Telangana, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Custodian of Enemy Property of India (CEPI).
Centre to release funds to mitigate damages of last year's catastrophic flood in Tripura: CM Saha
Agartala, Feb 11: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that he is in touch with the Central government for post-flood relief and the Centre would release the funds after completion of official procedures.
Dharmendra Pradhan accuses Bengal govt of non-cooperation in implementing Central projects
Kolkata, Feb 9: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, on Sunday, criticised the West Bengal government for creating hurdles for implementing several Central projects in the state under various pretexts.
With careful pruning of schemes, expenditure assumptions can be met: HSBC on Budget 2025-26
New Delhi, Feb 1: The Central government on Saturday announced a consumption stimulus (cuts in personal income tax rates), held on to its capex thrust, and yet stayed on the fiscal consolidation path, an HSBC report said.
Centre notifies Unified Pension Scheme for govt staff
New Delhi, Jan 26: The Union Finance Ministry has notified the operationalisation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) for Central government employees with effect from April 1, which will ensure them guaranteed retirement benefits.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures full support to Karnataka
New Delhi, Jan 18: Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday held a review meeting in Bengaluru with Karnataka’s Agriculture, Rural Development, and Revenue Ministers.
8th Pay Commission to potentially increase salaries by 25-30 pc and pensions proportionately
New Delhi, Jan 17: The 8th Pay Commission, when implemented, will potentially increase salaries of Central government employees by 25-30 per cent and pensions proportionately, industry experts said on Friday.
'Employees very happy with decision': Railway Board official on 8th pay commission formation
New Delhi, January 17: In a significant development, the Union Cabinet on Thursday gave the green light for the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission on Thursday.
Centre's approval of 8th Pay Commission spark celebration among railway employees
New Delhi, Jan 16: In a move that has brought joy to millions of Central government employees, the Union Cabinet has approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries and pensions for government workers. The decision, announced on Thursday, has sparked widespread celebration among railway employees, with many expressing their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for fulfilling a long-awaited demand.
Cabinet approves setting up of 8th Pay Commission for Central Govt staff, pensioners
New Delhi, Jan 16: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, which will take up the issue of increasing salaries of Central government employees and payments to pensioners.
PM approves 8th pay commission for central government employees
New Delhi, January 16: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that the prime minister has approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees.