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8th Pay Commission latest update: Big salary hike unlikely! Why Centre may settle for a moderate pay revision

New Delhi, May 28 -- Speculation around the 8th Pay Commission continues to grow, with central government employees awaits clarity on implementation and salary revisions. Meanwhile, reports suggest th... Read More


8th Pay Commission latest update: Big salary hike unlikely, why Centre may settle for a moderate pay revision

New Delhi, May 28 -- Speculation around the 8th Pay Commission continues to grow, as central government employees await clarity on implementation and salary revisions. Meanwhile, reports suggest the g... Read More


Bank holiday today, May 28: Are SBI, HDFC Bank and other banks open or closed for Bakrid/Eid al-Adha?

New Delhi, May 28 -- Banks in most states will remain closed today (Thursday), on Bakrid/Eid al-Adha, May 28, 2026, Since Bakrid/Eid al-Adha is a gazetted holiday, it will be observed as a public hol... Read More


ITR filing AY 2026-27: You could legally reduce tax on half your earnings - Here's who is eligible

New Delhi, May 27 -- For many self-employed professionals, such as freelancer, doctors, CAs, Section 44ADA can make tax filing much simpler. Instead of maintaining detailed expense records and lengthy... Read More


EPFO 3.0: No paperwork, no waiting - instant EPF withdrawal via ATM and UPI; what actually changes for EPF users

New Delhi, May 27 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation EPFO subscribers may soon be able to withdraw provident fund money directly into their bank accounts via UPI. No employer sign-off. No l... Read More


8th Pay Commission: Railway union proposes 5-fitment-factor formula; salaries may jump over 400% - check calculator

New Delhi, May 27 -- The Indian Railway Technical Supervisors' Association (IRTSA) has proposed an unique change to salary revision norms under the upcoming 8th Pay Commission, urging the Centre to ad... Read More


Social Security May 2026 payment update: Who will get paid on Wednesday, May 27?

New Delhi, May 27 -- The Social Security Administration will complete its final payment round for the month On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, sending Social Security benefits to millions of Americans born b... Read More


Bank holiday today, May 27: Are SBI, HDFC Bank, and other banks closed for Bakrid/Eid al-Adha? - Check list

New Delhi, May 27 -- Banks in some states will remain closed today (Wendesday), on Bakrid / Eid al-Adha, May 27, 2026, Since Bakrid / Eid al-Adha is a gazetted holiday, it will be observed as a publi... Read More


'America First' visa schedule: What Marco Rubio's visa push means for Indians - Who gets priority and faster visa slots

New Delhi, May 24 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is in India for official visit, described the relationship between New Delhi and Washington as the "cornerstone" of America's approach to th... Read More


I gave ChatGPT a Rs.10,000 budget for a summer trip - Here's whether It chose Goa or Puducherry

New Delhi, May 24 -- I asked AI if a Goa or Puducherry trip can be done under Rs.10,000? Here's what it said. I asked Chatgpt that we are planning a one-week summer trip for a group of 8 to either Go... Read More