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DA Arrears and Hike Update November 2025 – Know Rate Increase & New Basic Pay

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DA Arrears and Hike Update

The long-debated issue of Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears has once again taken center stage among central government employees and pensioners. In November 2025, the Union Government issued a new update on both the pending arrears and the latest DA hike — a development that directly affects 48 lakh employees and 66 lakh pensioners across India. … Read more

Railway Employees DA Hike 2025: Central Government Approves 3% Increase from July

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Railway Employees DA Hike 2025

The Union Government has officially approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees, including railway staff, effective July 1, 2025. The decision, confirmed in October 2025, comes as a festive Diwali gift and will directly benefit over one lakh employees and pensioners across the Indian Railways. What Is Dearness Allowance (DA)? … Read more