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The 8th Central Pay Commission, constituted to speed up the process of salary, allowances and pension revision of about 48.62 lakh central employees and 67.85 lakh pensioners of the country, has now entered its most important phase. After completing consultations with various stakeholders in various states, union territories and major …

As the festive season begins, the eyes of consumers and businessmen in the country’s energy and cooking gas market are focused on the prices of LPG cylinders. According to the official data released on October 5, 2026 by state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs)—Indian Oil (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) and Hindustan …

After the huge increase in mobile recharge plans by private telecom companies Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea, mobile consumers across the country are looking for cheap and affordable options. Meanwhile, government telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has created a stir in the market by introducing a very …

When a daughter is born in any family in India, the parents naturally worry about her upbringing as well as her higher education and secure future of marriage. In today’s era, given the rapid increase in the expenses on professional courses, medical-engineering studies and marriages, it has become extremely important …

After fluctuations in international crude oil prices and daily revisions by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), the new rates of petrol, diesel and CNG remain stable in various districts of Uttar Pradesh. Indian oil companies—Indian Oil (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) update fuel prices across the country every …

Expectations from the industry as well as common taxpayers are at their peak regarding the upcoming meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, which decides the direction of the country’s economy and taxation system. In this high-level meeting to be held under the chairmanship of Union Finance Minister …

Indian Railways is the most reliable lifeline connecting every corner of the country, which not only takes the passengers to their destination but also takes their luggage and vehicles to their safe destination. Be it job transfer, shifting to another city for higher education or the thrill of exploring new …

In today’s digital era, the definition of livelihood and career has completely changed. That era has now been left behind when sitting in the office from 9 am to 5 pm and sweating was considered the only way to get a fixed salary at the end of the month. Internet, …

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken the toughest stand till date against food traders and big companies who are playing with the health of the general public. The regulatory body has significantly increased the scope of monitoring and surprise inspections to ensure supply of safe …

Changing jobs is a common thing among salaried employees working in the private sector, but in this rush of career, neglect of financial and provident fund related records often becomes a burden. As soon as most of the employees join a new company, they either withdraw money from their old …