The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a 3-percentage-point increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from July 1, 2026. Key highlights DA/DR increased: From 60% to 63% of basic pay or eligible basic pension. Beneficiaries: Approximately 48.54 lakh Central Government employees […]
