KEY HIGHLIGHTS 18-month COVID-era DA arrears remain unpaid even in 2025. Government saved ₹34,402 crore, but payout is ruled out. Focus now shifts to the 8th Pay Commission (2026). Lakhs of central government employees and pensioners still check their bank balance every month, hoping the frozen COVID-era DA arrears finally show up. From government offices … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS 18 months of frozen DA/DR arrears remain unpaid for central staff and pensioners Government has again cited COVID-era fiscal pressure as the reason No clear commitment yet, even as DA has risen to 58% in 2025 For central government employees and pensioners, the long wait continues.The 18 months of frozen Dearness Allowance (DA) … Read more
Suppose you will be enjoying kopi in the morning sun that is not a worry at all—they are the visions of retirement that the locals are already having. But still, the case for changes in the CPF system is coming in 2025 for such luxuries as well as for the senior citizens’ income movement. The … Read more
Imagine the quiet anticipation building up in government offices across India as Diwali lights flicker and whispers of the overdue payments finally turning into reality. In the year 2025, long-frozen hikes in Dearness Allowance (DA) will become loaded with cash for over 50 lakh central employees and around 65 lakh pensioners building a buffer against … Read more
EPS-95 retirees didn’t imagine retirement like this. Decades of factory floors, offices, and physical labour were supposed to lead to stability—not a daily calculation of which bill can be postponed. As 2026 approaches, expectations are rising again. Pensioners’ unions are louder. Court pressure exists. Political promises keep surfacing. But the government’s position remains cautious. So … Read more
Picture yourself managing the increased costs of groceries whilst you receive a message indicating your phone has notified you of a S$300 CDC Voucher, which is a good piece of news and a bright S$300 CDC Voucher alert on your screen. In a global metropolitan area where every dollar is of utmost importance, this electronic … Read more
If you’ve ever found yourself wishing for a quick loan without paperwork and long queues, Bank of Baroda’s personal loan update might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. With the bank reducing its interest rate and simplifying the entire process, it’s becoming one of the easiest ways to get extra funds when life throws … Read more
On December 1, 2025, the government will be asked, on record, to clarify its position on the 8th Pay Commission and DA Merger. And if you’re a central government employee or pensioner, this moment matters more than most headlines you scroll past. Think about it this way. Prices have climbed. Groceries, rent, medicines, school fees … Read more
If you’ve been tracking EPFO news lately, you’ve probably seen the same question pop up everywhere: “Is the EPFO finally going to raise the basic salary limit from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000?”I’ve been hearing this from salaried employees, HR circles, and even retired relatives—because a change like this doesn’t just tweak numbers, it reshapes an entire … Read more
If you’ve ever switched your salary account and forgotten to update the same with EPFO, you already know the stress that follows—payments get delayed, claims don’t move, and you keep wondering what went wrong. Here’s the thing: EPFO processes your monthly PF updates based on the bank details saved in your EPF profile, not the … Read more