8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor: Expected Salary Under 1.83, 2.00, 2.57, 3.83 and 4.00 Multipliers
The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is currently consulting central government employees, pensioner organisations, trade unions and other stakeholders before preparing its recommendations, which are expected by May 2027. The…
Bank Holiday on Karwa Chauth 2026: Banks to Close in Shimla on October 29; Check November Holiday Calendar
Bank customers in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, should plan their branch visits carefully, as banks are scheduled to remain closed on Thursday, October 29, 2026, for Karwa Chauth, according to the…
Gold and Silver Rates Today, October 27, 2026: Check 24K, 22K, 18K Gold and Silver Prices in Major Cities
Gold prices remained close to the $4,000-per-ounce level on Tuesday, October 27, as market participants awaited the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision expected this week. According to a Bloomberg…
PM Kisan 24th Instalment 2026: ₹2,000 Payment Expected on October 30 Ahead of Diwali
Farmers across India are awaiting the next payment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme ahead of Diwali. According to a News18 report, the 24th instalment is expected…
EPS-95 Higher Pension: NCPA Seeks President Droupadi Murmu’s Intervention Over EPFO Circular
The National Confederation of Pensioners’ Associations (NCPA), which represents more than one million pensioners from public sector undertakings (PSUs) and exempted provident fund establishments, has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu…
Delhi MCD Salary Hike: 4,000 Public Health Workers to Get ₹18,000 Minimum Monthly Pay Plus DA
Around 4,000 public health workers employed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) are set to receive a higher minimum monthly salary of ₹18,000, along with dearness allowance (DA). The…
PNB Alert: Zero-Balance Inactive Bank Accounts May Be Closed After November 10, 2026
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has issued an alert for customers whose bank accounts have remained unused for several years. According to the bank, certain accounts that have had no customer-initiated…
Ration Card Update 2026: Check Entitlement, Family Details and Ration History Through the Mera Ration App
Ration cardholders can use the government’s Mera Ration app to access important information about their ration benefits directly from their mobile phones. The app brings several ration-related services together, helping…
EPS-95 Higher Pension Update: Pensioners’ Association Seeks President’s Intervention Over EPFO Order
The issue of higher pension benefits under the Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS-95) has returned to the spotlight after a pensioners’ association approached President Droupadi Murmu for intervention. The organisation…
Bank Holidays November 2026: Banks to Remain Closed on Multiple Days Across India
Bank customers should check the November 2026 holiday calendar before visiting their branches. Banks in different cities will observe holidays for festivals and regional occasions throughout the month. Since closures…