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KEY HIGHLIGHTS National Council-JCM Drafting Committee held a two-hour meeting on 25 February regarding the 8th Pay Commission memorandum. Fitment factor (3.25 demand), minimum wage, allowances, pay structure and 18 key issues were discussed; final decision after next meeting post 10 March. Central employees and pensioners should track official updates closely as salary, pension and … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS 8th Pay Commission: Employee unions demand minimum 5 promotions and pension reforms. Impact: Proposal to revise basic pay ratio, expand family unit, and increase CGHS allowance up to ₹20,000. Action: Employees and pensioners should track updates after March 10 meeting and prepare service records. There is significant movement regarding the 8th Pay Commission, … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Up to S$700 AP Cash payout in 2026 for eligible Singapore Citizens under the Assurance Package. Final tranche expected around August–September 2026; amount depends on income and property ownership. No application required — ensure NRIC is linked to PayNow and bank details are updated. Eligible Singapore Citizens may receive up to S$700 in … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore seniors may receive cash payouts and CPF top-ups in 2026 under the Assurance Package and GST Voucher schemes. Payments are expected in February and August 2026, with total support potentially reaching over S$1,600 depending on eligibility. No application is required, but seniors should link NRIC to PayNow and check status via official … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Senior Bonus 2026 refers to cash payouts under schemes like the Assurance Package, GST Voucher and Silver Support Scheme. Eligibility depends on citizenship, age (55 or 65+), income level, CPF history and property ownership. No application is usually required — seniors should log in via Singpass to check status and watch for Budget … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS DGCA introduces 48-hour free cancellation or modification window for most air tickets booked in India. No extra fee for name correction within 24 hours (if booked directly with airline); refunds must be processed within 14 working days. Passengers should check eligibility conditions carefully before cancelling to avoid standard charges. The Government of India … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS 8th Pay Commission Terms of Reference approved in November 2025; report expected within 18 months. No official confirmation yet on implementation date, fitment factor, or arrears payment timeline. Central government employees and pensioners should wait for final recommendations before expecting revised salaries. Central government employees and pensioners across India are closely tracking developments … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Assam Government has constituted the 8th Assam Pay Commission to review salaries and pensions. Report to be submitted within 18 months; revision likely after 2026. State employees and pensioners should track official notification and service eligibility details. After the Centre approved the 8th Central Pay Commission, the Assam Government has formally constituted the … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS ₹2,000 monthly SIP for 25 years may build ~₹55.12 lakh at 15% annual return. Shifting corpus at 50 to a 7.5% return option may allow ₹40,000/month for 25 years. Total potential withdrawal: ₹1.20 crore, with approx ₹4.3 lakh remaining. Can investing just ₹2,000 per month really create a retirement income of ₹40,000 per … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS RBI has released the state-wise bank holiday list for March 2026 across India. Banks will remain closed for Holi, Eid, Mahavir Jayanti, Ugadi, and second & fourth Saturdays (March 14 & 28). Customers should complete branch-related work in advance; digital banking services will remain operational. The month of March 2026 includes several major … Read more