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DA hike for central govt staff before Holi 2026? What last 5-year trend suggests
DA hike for central govt staff before Holi 2026? What last 5-year trend suggests

Speculation is rising over a possible Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for central government employees before Holi 2026. However, a five-year…

By PF Desk
February 21, 2026 17:24 IST
CGHS medical reimbursement ceiling doubled to Rs 10 lakh: Big relief for central govt employees
CGHS medical reimbursement ceiling doubled to Rs 10 lakh: Big relief for central govt employees

The Health Ministry has raised the medical reimbursement ceiling under CGHS and CS(MA) Rules from Rs 5 lakh to Rs…

By PF Desk
February 20, 2026 19:12 IST
CGEGIS Master Circular: What the new accounting guidelines mean for central government employees
Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme accounting guidelines revised – check benefits, claim process

The Finance Ministry has issued a Master Circular revising the accounting procedure under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme…

By PF Desk
February 20, 2026 15:53 IST
Over Rs 50 lakh income earners on tax radar for suspected underreporting and exemption irregularities
Income tax alert: Many high earners above Rs 50 lakh a year under tax scanner for underreporting, exemption misuse

The Income Tax Department has reportedly begun issuing bulk communications under its “NUDGE” initiative to individuals earning over Rs 50…

By PF Desk
February 19, 2026 18:41 IST
Senior citizen FD rates revised: Up to 7.75 pc interest — Check best rates offered by banks
Senior citizen FD rates revised: Up to 7.75 pc interest — Which banks offer best rates in February

FD interest rates may have cooled after the RBI’s 125 bps repo rate cut last year, but senior citizens can…

By PF Desk
February 19, 2026 16:21 IST
8th Pay Commission fraud alert: Don't click salary calculator links, govt warns of WhatsApp scam
8th Pay Commission scam alert: Don’t click fake salary calculator links, govt warns employees of bank account drain

The government has warned central employees and pensioners against fake WhatsApp links offering 8th Pay Commission salary calculations. Fraudsters are…

By PF Desk
February 19, 2026 13:33 IST
PAN inoperative? No tax refund, higher TDS – draft income tax rules spell out severe consequences
PAN inoperative? No tax refund, higher TDS – draft income tax rules spell out severe consequences

Under Rule 162 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026, if a person who has been allotted a PAN is required…

By PF Desk
February 18, 2026 15:53 IST
PM RAHAT Scheme: Rs 1.5 lakh cashless cover for road accident victims — know what's covered and how claim works
PM RAHAT Scheme: Rs 1.5 lakh cashless cover for road accident victims — know what’s covered and how claim works

The PM RAHAT Scheme offers up to Rs 1.5 lakh cashless treatment for seven days to eligible road accident victims.…

By PF Desk
February 18, 2026 11:47 IST
8th Pay Commission: Fitment factor of 3.25 may raise minimum salary to Rs 58,500 — what employees can expect
8th Pay Commission: Fitment factor of 3.25 may raise minimum salary to Rs 58,500 — what employees can expect

The 8th Pay Commission process has picked up pace with employee representatives demanding a higher fitment factor of up to…

By PF Desk
February 17, 2026 21:39 IST
New LTC rules from April 1, 2026: What changes under New Income Tax Act 2025?
New LTC rules from April 1: Know what changes for taxpayers under new income tax law

The draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 clarify that Leave Travel Concession (LTC) exemption will continue largely unchanged under the new Income…

By PF Desk
February 17, 2026 18:54 IST
EPS-95 pension hike: Can minimum pension rise to Rs 9,000? What wage ceiling revision could mean
EPS-95 pension hike: Why minimum EPF pension may rise to Rs 3,570; maximum to Rs 12,500 — Here’s the calculation

With labour unions demanding a hike in the minimum EPS-95 pension from Rs 1,000, the debate has once again reached…

By PF Desk
February 17, 2026 13:55 IST
NPCI Extends 'UPI One World' Wallet Service to International Delegates
Foreign visitors can now use UPI in India: NPCI rolls out ‘UPI One World’ at AI Impact Summit 2026

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the umbrella entity responsible for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India,…

By PF Desk
February 16, 2026 12:24 IST
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I-T Department speeds up refund processing amid multiple taxpayer complaints: Report

Experts noted that while the recent payouts provide relief, a number of high-value refunds are still pending.

By PF Desk
February 14, 2026 19:22 IST
Central govt employees to get lowest Jan–June DA hike in 26 years next month?
Lowest Jan–June DA hike in 26 years coming: Why central govt employees may see the weakest revision

The Central government is expected to announce the DA hike for January–June 2026 in early March before Holi. If the…

By PF Desk
February 14, 2026 17:08 IST
8th Pay Commission: Big clarity on pension revision for pre-2026 retirees
8th Pay Commission: Central govt employees retired before Dec 31, 2025 excluded from pension revision? Finmin clarifies

Will central government pensioners who retired on or before December 31, 2025 get the benefit of pension revision under the…

By PF Desk
Updated: February 14, 2026 10:14 IST
Why your company credit card could trigger a tax notice

Using a company credit card for personal expenses? New Income Tax draft rules say it may be treated as a…

By PF Desk
February 13, 2026 17:12 IST
Mis-selling crackdown – RBI mandates 100% refund if your bank mis-sold you a policy

RBI drafts strict rules to stop banks from mis-selling financial products; learn how these changes protect your money and what…

By PF Desk
February 11, 2026 21:08 IST
The GST council had eliminated the 18% cess previously charged on on individual health and life insurance premiums following a meeting in September 2025.
Has 18% GST exemption on insurance reduced premiums? Govt answers in Parliament

The GST council had eliminated the 18% cess previously charged on on individual health and life insurance premiums following a…

By PF Desk
February 11, 2026 16:50 IST
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