Tripura raises DA-DR to 44 pc, HRA to 10 pc for employees
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Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- neindia.com16:03first to report
Agartala, October 6: The Tripura government on Tuesday announced a three per cent increase in dearness allowance and dearness
Sun, 11 October 2026
1 report- livemint.com11:52
Dearness Relief (DR) is an inflation-linked benefit paid to eligible retired central and state government employees and other public-sector pensioners. It is not generally offered in the private sector.
Sat, 17 October 2026
2 reports- livemint.com03:03
Central government employees and pensioners are awaiting the July 2026 DA hike after the Cabinet made no announcement on 14 October. The next meeting on 21 October could bring an update, but the expected increase remains unconfirmed for now.
- livemint.com03:49
The 8th Central Pay Commission is consulting employees, pensioners and other stakeholders before submitting recommendations by May 2027. Groups have proposed higher minimum pay, DA merger or inflation-linked allowances, and revised fitment factors.
Sun, 18 October 2026
2 reports- livemint.com01:39
Keralam has raised Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) from 35% to 37% for eligible state government employees and pensioners. Revised payments begin in November 2026, while separate government orders will clarify arrears due from January 1, 2026.
- livemint.com02:25
From Assam to Bihar, Kerala, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Sikkim, West Bengal and more — we check the full list of states that announced DA and DR hikes for employees and pensioners in 2026.
Fri, 23 October 2026
1 report- himtimes.com12:29
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today announced a five-per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Himachal Pradesh Government employees
Sun, 25 October 2026
1 report- udaipurkiran.com08:30
Mumbai, October 25: Central government employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting an official announcement regarding the increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for July 2026. With...
Mon, 26 October 2026
1 report- livemint.com01:57
The 8th Pay Commission concluded its Mumbai consultations on 23 October and will complete one year on 3 November, with about 6 months left to submit its report. Here are the 5 latest updates on its website, from visit schedules to consultant guidelines and what they mean for employees, pensioners.
Wed, 28 October 2026
2 reports- Times of India09:38
In a significant move ahead of the Diwali celebrations, the Union Cabinet has approved a 3 percent increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for central government employees and pensioners, impacting more than 1.17 crore beneficiaries. Effective from July 1, 2026, this adjustment elevates the DA and DR from 60 to 63 percent of basic pay and pension.
- chennaionline.com11:25
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. The decision is expected to benefit more than 1.17 crore employees and pensioners across the country. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision and said the move would provide financial support to beneficiaries ahead of Diwali.
Thu, 29 October 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com19:45
Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon on Thursday promised to raise dearness allowance (DA) for state govt employees to 63%, matching the Centre’s rate, if the party wins the 2027 Assembly elections.
Sat, 31 October 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com04:00
8th Pay Commission news: The central government has many more pensioners than employees. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced DA and DR hikes that will benefit both employees and pensioners. The 8th Pay Commission will consider various recommendations regarding pension adjustments. Estimates show potential pension increases based on fitment factors of 2.0, 2.25, and 2.57. However, the final decision will be made once the Commission releases its report.