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Cabinet Approves 3% DA Hike; Central Government Allowance Rises to 63%
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Cabinet Approves 3% DA Hike; Central Government Allowance Rises to 63%
The Union Cabinet approved a three-percentage-point increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief, effective July 1, 2026. The decision is expected to benefit 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners.
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Russia-Ukraine Local Ceasefire Around Oleshky Scheduled to Begin Later on October 27
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News Publishers Tell Supreme Court India’s Data Protection Law Could Restrict Journalism
A group of 21 news publishers has asked the Supreme Court to strike down contentious provisions of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, arguing that consent requirements could impede investigative reporting and expose confidential sources.
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HUL Q2 FY27 Turnover Reaches ₹18,071 Crore; Volume Growth Hits 7%
Hindustan Unilever reported ₹18,071 crore turnover for the September quarter, 15% underlying sales growth and 7% volume growth. The board declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per share.
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Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Drone Imports, Citing National Security Concerns
President Trump has signed a proclamation imposing a 100% ad valorem tariff on imported drones of certain sizes and capabilities deemed particularly sensitive for national…
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Cabinet Approves ₹1,856.67 Crore Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹1,856.67 crore scheme through 2033–34 to strengthen domestic sports-goods manufacturing, support MSMEs and expand research, certification and exports.
