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CGHS pensioner card application process gets easier: Retiring central government employees can now get CGHS card through Bhavishya portal

Central government employees retiring soon will find CGHS pensioner card applications simpler. Pension details from the Bhavishya portal will now pre-fill CGHS applications automatically. This integration reduces paperwork and manual data entry for all retiring employees. PAN card will serve as the unique identifier for data exchange between systems. Approved…

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8th Pay Commission: How higher HRA, TPTA, and family units may raise Level 1 employee's salary by 65%

8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Central government employee unions are pushing for significant changes in the 8th Pay Commission, demanding higher family unit counts, increased House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance (TPTA), and the merger of Dearness Allowance (DA) with basic pay. These bodies argue current provisions are insufficient…

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Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefits

The "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, including exemptions on gratuity, commuted pension and leave encashment, as well as deductions for employer contributions to NPS, potentially leading to incorrect tax computation and compliance issues.

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Employees terminated for business reasons are entitled to compensation and re-skilling funds under New Labour Code

New central government rules under the Labour Code offer significant benefits to employees facing job loss due to business reasons. These workers are now entitled to retrenchment compensation amounting to fifteen days' average pay for each year of service. Additionally, employers must contribute to a re-skilling fund, providing a further…

The Economic Times

Delhi Gymkhana club members move HC against centre's vacate order, matter to be heard tomorrow

Delhi Gymkhana Club members have approached the Delhi High Court. They are challenging the Central Government's order to vacate its 27.3-acre Safdarjung Road premises. The government wants the land for public-interest projects. The Club has requested no dislocation until issues are addressed. The court will hear the matter soon.

The Economic Times

Creche allowance: These employees can get minimum Rs 500 per month for each child under new central govt labour code rules

New central government labour code rules offer a creche allowance of at least Rs 500 per month per child for two children. This benefit applies to employees with children under six years old if their company does not provide a creche facility. The allowance is taxable. These rules are effective…

The Economic Times

8th Pay Commission latest update: 8th CPC announces Lucknow visit schedule for June; check meeting dates and details

The Eighth Central Pay Commission will visit Lucknow on June 22 and 23, 2026. Central government organisations, institutions, unions, and associations in Uttar Pradesh can request appointments.

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Minimum 2% annual salary increment for these employees as per Rule 185 of Central Government’s new labour code rules; Know the details

New labour codes from the Central Government introduce a mandatory 2% annual salary increment for regular contractual workers. This rule applies to employees of contractors working for central government establishments like railways and banks. The provision is mandatory, even if companies do not wish to offer increments. This rule does…

The Economic Times

Rules for faster full and final settlement, annual leave encashment & other provisions are already effective under new labour code even without state government notification, know what it means

New labour code provisions are now effective across India from November 21, 2025. Employee benefits like faster full and final payments and annual leave encashment are already applicable. Companies must comply with these changes even without state government notifications. This update impacts salary calculations and statutory dues for employees nationwide.

The Economic Times

Follow the money: Inside Modi govt’s Rs 1.5 crore-a-day ad spend

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha to a question raised by Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan and others, the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L Murugan, recently provided a detailed breakdown of the Central Government's advertising expenditure over the last 11 years.

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Ramnath Goenka award for NL report challenging Modi govt’s farm success stories

Newslaundry’s Basant Kumar has won the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in the 'Uncovering India Invisible' category for his ground report exposing the Central government's claim that the income of 75,000 farmers had doubled.

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Centre appoints three lawyers as judges to Patna High Court

Just in: The Central government has notified the appointment of thee new Judges to the Patna High Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Govt makes big announcement for Central Govt employees

Ahead of the Union Budget, the Centre made big announcement for its employees. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kejriwal writes to PM Modi urging Centre to include Jats in Delhi in OBC list

He accused the BJP-led Central government of "cheating" the community in the name of OBC reservation for the last 10 years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC: Petition moved seeking to form SIT in Badlapur encounter

A petition has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking to form an SIT to look into the matter of Badlapur encounter and sought to issue direction to Central Government. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Huge reshuffle in Govt of India, Vivek Joshi appointed as Secretary, DoPT

Vivek Joshi has been appointed as Secretary, in The Department of Personnel and Training in Central Government. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi HC asks Centre to decide within 6 weeks AAP's representation for temporary party office

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered the Central government to decide within six weeks on the Aam Aadmi Party's representation seeking temporary office space in the national capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi’s charge of budget allocation for Muslims foolish: Sharad Pawar

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar criticizes PM Modi's claim of Congress wanting 15% budget for Muslims, emphasizing budget neutrality

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Government hospital workers must remove jewellery below elbow, limit mobile phone use in critical areas: Centre

Central Government hospital health workers must remove jewelry below the elbow and limit mobile phone use in critical areas.

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Druggist association opposes Centre’s move to sell over-the-counter medicines without license

AIOCD warns against Central Government's proposal to sell OTC drugs without license in India, citing serious health risks.

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Karnataka government does not have money to even fill potholes in the city: Bengaluru Central BJP candidate P.C. Mohan

Interview with Bengaluru Central MP and BJP candidate P.C. Mohan

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OBCs will suffer biggest loss if INDIA coalition wins, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accuses Congress of being anti-OBC, highlighting BJP's support for OBC community in Madhya Pradesh.

The Hindu

BJP to hold 100 street corner meetings in Telangana’s Karimnagar from May 1 to 5

BJP plans 100 street corner meetings in Karimnagar to reach voters, highlighting Central Government's contribution to the development of Karimnagar.

The Hindu

How an ethanol factory has turned this Vijayawada village from idyllic charm to industrial nightmare

Gandepalli village in Andhra Pradesh faces pollution and safety issues due to a nearby ethanol factory's operations.

The Hindu

‘Yuva Sangam’ promotes cultural bonhomie between Andhra Pradesh and Tripura students

Students from Andhra Pradesh had a cultural bonhomie with their peers from Tripura during the fourth phase of ‘Yuva Sangam’ that concluded on the National Institute of Technology (NIT) campus at Agartala on March 22 (Friday). The event was organised as part of the Central government’s ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’…

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