Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central government employees and pensionersThe revision takes the allowance rate to 63% of basic pay and pension, benefiting over 1.17 crore people ahead of the festive season.28 October 2026
Indian Railways staff to receive 78-day bonus worth ₹2,009 crore ahead of festive seasonThe Union Cabinet cleared the festive payout for non-gazetted staff following record freight loading and passenger traffic across the national rail network.14 October 2026
Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling to ₹25,000 to bring millions more into safety netThe Union Cabinet's decision will expand mandatory social security benefits for the first time since 2014.16 September 2026
