government employees
Supreme Court Deems Kerala's Request to Extend SIR Form Deadline as "Just and Fair"
Dec 02, 2025 07:02 pm CST
The Supreme Court has advised the Election Commission to consider Kerala's petition to extend the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) form submission deadline beyond December 11, citing the state's upcoming local body elections. With 98.8% of forms distributed and 80% digitized, the court noted the request was "just and fair" to accommodate government employees involved in electoral duties.
Tamil Nadu Increases Dearness Allowance by 3% for Government Employees Ahead of 2026 Elections
Nov 13, 2025 05:14 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for government employees, teachers, and pensioners, raising it from 55% to 58% effective July 2025. This pre-election measure will benefit approximately 16 lakh individuals and cost the state Rs 1,829 crore annually, coming amid growing pressure over unfulfilled pension reform promises.
Kharge Demands RSS Ban: Citing Sardar Patel's Historical Restrictions on Government Employees
Oct 31, 2025 06:16 pm CST
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge calls for reinstating the ban on government employees participating in RSS activities, which was recently lifted by the BJP government. Kharge cites historical precedent set by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in 1948, while the BJP accuses Congress of selectively invoking Patel's legacy after decades of neglect.
Andhra Pradesh Announces Comprehensive Diwali Benefits Package: Dearness Allowance and Financial Relief for Government Employees
Oct 19, 2025 03:06 pm CST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a substantial Diwali benefits package for government employees, featuring Dearness Allowance implementation from November 1, earned leave payments for police personnel, property tax waivers, and health insurance reforms. Despite financial challenges, the government has prioritized employee welfare while addressing substantial expenditure allocation differences compared to neighboring states.
West Bengal Government Implements Strict Foreign Travel Guidelines for Employees
Oct 12, 2025 05:28 pm CST
The West Bengal government has issued comprehensive guidelines requiring all government employees to obtain prior permission for any foreign travel, whether personal or official. The new policy, announced by Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, prohibits making travel arrangements before authorization and requires applications at least four weeks in advance, aiming to strengthen administrative compliance and procedural discipline.
Government Approves 3% Dearness Allowance Increase for Employees Ahead of Festive Season
Oct 01, 2025 05:50 pm CST
The Indian government has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for employees and pensioners, effective from July 1. This festive season benefit, confirmed by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, follows a 2% hike in March and will impact compensation calculations until the Eighth Pay Commission implements new salary structures in 2026.
Deadline Alert: Central Government Employees Must Choose Between UPS and NPS Pension Schemes by September 30
Sep 30, 2025 02:17 pm CST
Central government employees face a critical September 30 deadline to switch from the market-linked National Pension System (NPS) to the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The UPS offers an assured pension with guaranteed minimum payout and lower risk compared to NPS. This one-time decision has significant implications for retirement planning, as employees remaining in NPS after the deadline cannot switch to UPS later.
Politician Among 14 Accused Of Raping Kerala Boy. They Met On Gay Dating App
Sep 16, 2025 05:30 pm CST
A politician, two government employees and a football coach were among nine people arrested by the Kerala Police.
Kerala Boy Sexually Assaulted By 14 Men For 2 Years. He Met Them On LGBTQ App
Sep 16, 2025 02:37 pm CST
The assault came to light when the 16-year-old boy's mother saw a man at their house who ran away on seeing her, and she asked her son what was happening.