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DA: Differences between Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance, explained

New Delhi, April 30 -- The Finance Ministry last week announced revision in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners (including railways and defence personnel), from 58%... Read More


8th Pay Commission: Is the 8th CPC also applicable for state government employees? Top FAQs answered

New Delhi, April 30 -- Established by the central government every 10 years to revise the allowances, pay and pensions of its employees, the Central Pay Commission (CPC) is responsible for decisions o... Read More


Reliance Retail expands beauty portfolio with acquisition of Priyanka Chopra's haircare brand 'Anomaly' - What we know

New Delhi, April 30 -- Reliance Retail today announced that it has acquired actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas' haircare brand 'Anomaly', including its brand assets, digital properties and trademarks, in a m... Read More


8th Pay Commission: Who is Chairperson Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, former Supreme Court judge?

New Delhi, April 27 -- The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has received a large number of requests for interactions with the panel from 28 to 30 April 2026 in Delhi, it said in a statement last Frida... Read More


Dearness Allowance: Is DA in salary subject to income tax? Is it part of CTC? Check latest FAQs here

New Delhi, April 27 -- The Finance Ministry last week announced 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners (including railways and defence personnel), effective... Read More


India-New Zealand FTA: Expanded market access, high-value opportunities - Here's how our services sector benefits

New Delhi, April 27 -- India-New Zealand free trade agreement: India and New Zealand today signed the FTA which the government said encompasses "artisans, farmers, MSMEs, tariffs, talent, women and yo... Read More


India-New Zealand free trade agreement: How India plans to protect sensitive sectors, farmer incomes, rural economies

New Delhi, April 27 -- The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) ensures protection to farmers, rural economies and the domestic industry, according to a release from the Union Ministry of Comm... Read More


India-NZ Free Trade Agreement: Full list of Indian items set to attract zero tariff in New Zealand after the FTA deal

New Delhi, April 27 -- India and New Zealand today signed a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at boosting two-way trade and investment. In a post on social media platform X, Union Commerce and Industry... Read More


When do NRIs have to pay income tax in India? Check eligibility, rules, I-T return forms & more

New Delhi, April 27 -- Income-Tax regulations in India outline special provisions for certain types of income earned by non-resident Indians (NRIs). As per the law, NRIs have to pay tax on income earn... Read More


India-New Zealand sign free trade deal: Duty-free access, tariffs, exports, MSME boost-top things to know

New Delhi, April 27 -- India and New Zealand on Monday signed a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at boosting two-way trade and investment, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said today.... Read More