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UP Government 2% DA Hike Announced: How to Calculate Your New Salary, DA Arrears & Pension Structure for 2026 

UP Government 2% DA Hike Announced: How to Calculate Your New Salary, DA Arrears & Pension Structure for 2026 

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced that the rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) will be increased from 58% to 60% for the next six months from January 1, 2026. The UP

How to Withdraw EPF Before 5 Years Tax-Free: Avoid 34% TDS With Form 15G/15H 

How to Withdraw EPF Before 5 Years Tax-Free: Avoid 34% TDS With Form 15G/15H 

Many of the employees are in a position to utilise their provident fund before serving the five-year period. The EPF withdrawal rules categorise such early withdrawal as taxable events, but there is a totally legal

SBI Strike 25-26 May: Is Closure of Branches, Cheque Processing & Internet Banking On the Cards? 

SBI Strike 25-26 May: Is Closure of Branches, Cheque Processing & Internet Banking On the Cards? 

With a national SBI strike to be held on May 25-26, 2026, a lot of banking customers are on alert. The All India State Bank of India Staff Federation has declared that it will be

AI Fear vs Reality: $7.2 Billion Founder Arvind Jain Says Employees Are Safer Than They Think 

AI Fear vs Reality: $7.2 Billion Founder Arvind Jain Says Employees Are Safer Than They Think 

One of Silicon Valley's most prominent founders is resisting the influx of AI fear in the workplace—with a vengeance. Artificial intelligence isn't taking anyone's place, said Arvind Jain, the IIT Delhi alumnus and founder and

AI Not to Blame? Intuit Cuts 3,000 Jobs as CEO Defends Massive Layoff Decision 

AI Not to Blame? Intuit Cuts 3,000 Jobs as CEO Defends Massive Layoff Decision 

Intuit cuts 3,000 workers in a massive job cut decision defended by the CEO. As a shock to the tech industry, Intuit has joined the ranks of companies making huge announcements about hiring cuts as

Family Pension Rules May Change: Could Widowed Daughters-in-Law Soon Qualify? 

Family Pension Rules May Change: Could Widowed Daughters-in-Law Soon Qualify? 

A recent trend of social media posts and messages suggests that the central government is contemplating increasing the family pension benefits for the daughters-in-law of deceased government officials. With the debates on eligibility for pension,

8th Pay Commission Explained: How to Submit CPC Feedback, Eligibility Rules & Documents You Need 

8th Pay Commission Explained: How to Submit CPC Feedback, Eligibility Rules & Documents You Need 

The 8th Pay Commission is now seeking the suggestions of the central government employees, pensioners and recognised associations, and the clock is ticking. The online consultation window is only open till May 31, 2026. When

Shaadi.com’s One-Day WFH Policy Sparks New Debate on Hybrid Work in India 

Shaadi.com’s One-Day WFH Policy Sparks New Debate on Hybrid Work in India 

A Single Tweet That Moved the Needle  Anupam Mittal, founder and CEO of People Group and Shaadi.com, probably did not anticipate a national debate in a single day when he announced that his 500-plus employees

Germany May Scrap Traditional 8-Hour Workday — Here’s What Workers Think 

Germany May Scrap Traditional 8-Hour Workday — Here’s What Workers Think 

Germany is about to witness a historic reform of the legal landscape on the job market. A draft overhaul of the country's working hours laws is to be completed by June 2026, the government has

Green Card Dreams on Hold? Indian H-1B Employees Face Fresh Uncertainty 

Green Card Dreams on Hold? Indian H-1B Employees Face Fresh Uncertainty 

The dream of having a Green Card has seemed more remote than ever for hundreds of thousands of Indian H-1B workers who have been employed in some of the nation's most technologically advanced areas. Indian