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'They are still playing very well' Mitchell Santner praises Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of ODI series

'They are still playing very well' Mitchell Santner praises RO-KO ahead of ODIs

INDIA Bloc to protest against SIR, CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Bengaluru on November 5

‘Curzon in 1905, Jinnah in 1947, and now Congress’: BJP’s sharp attack on opposition in Lucknow

‘Curzon in 1905, Jinnah in 1947, and now Congress’: BJP’s sharp attack on opposition

Shraddha Walkar murder case: Court orders safety for Aaftab Poonawala after he alleges threats in Tihar jail

Shraddha Walkar murder case: Court orders safety for Aaftab Poonawala

'He can bowl in every phase of the game' Shubman Gill explains why Hardik Pandya’s return will make India a more balanced team

'He can bowl in every phase' Shubman Gill on Hardik Pandya’s return to India

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‘No one can occupy a site indefinitely’: Supreme Court on Delhi protests

Delhis clean-air gains under threat? Sirsa accuses Punjab AAP of deliberate stubble burning, cites 271 FIRs

Delhi’s clean-air gains under threat? Sirsa accuses Punjab AAP of stubble burning

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MEA condemns attack on Indian-flagged cargo ship 'Al Jusufi' with 14 crew near Oman; 1 seafarer killed

MEA condemns attack on Indian-flagged cargo ship Al Jusufi with 14 crew near Oman

Nepal helicopter crash: 1 dead in Everest region collision

Tragedy in Nepal: One dead, one injured as fish tail air and dynasty air helicopters collide near Everest base camp

US votes today in high-stakes 2026 midterm elections in a key test for Trump and Republicans

US votes today in high-stakes 2026 midterm elections in a key test for Trump

US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island even as Trump talks down war risks: Report

US midterm elections: Can Trump survive growing public anger? Why results matter for India and world

US midterm elections: Can Trump survive growing public anger? Why results matter

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Tiger Shroff firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests 13th accused from Karnal, 22-year-old woman to be produced in court today

Tiger Shroff firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests 13th accused from Karnal

Nora Fatehi's team issues statement, says 'she's not an accused' in Sukesh Chandrashekhar case, 'summoned as a witness'

Nora Fatehi's team clarifies 'she's not an accused' in Sukesh Chandrashekhar case

Salman Khan's adorable wish for Shah Rukh Khan's 61st birthday: 'Hamesha jawaan raho...yeh meri dua hai'

Salman Khan's adorable wish for Shah Rukh Khan's 61st birthday: 'Hamesha jawaan raho

'She is my support system': Hema Malini pens emotional birthday note for daughter Esha Deol

Hema Malini pens emotional birthday note for daughter Esha Deol

'We don't need lessons': BMC Mayor Ritu Tawde slams Dia Mirza over Diwali video, alleges anti-Hindutva agenda

BMC Mayor Ritu Tawde slams Dia Mirza over Diwali video, alleges anti-Hindutva agenda

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'Big fan of having an Indian player as captain': Veda Krishnamurthy backs Deepti Sharma for UP Warriorz captaincy in WPL 2027

Veda Krishnamurthy backs Deepti Sharma for UP Warriorz captaincy in WPL 2027

Spanish footballer Jesus De Miguel dies at 30 after on-field collision with goalkeeper in CD Tenerife vs FC Andorra match

Spanish footballer Jesus De Miguel dies at 30 after on-field collision

Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026: India face South Korea in semi-final after unbeaten league-stage campaign (Preview

Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Unbeaten India face South Korea in semi-final

Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026: India face South Korea in semi-final after unbeaten league-stage campaign (Preview)

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SBI Q2 FY27 net profit rises 14.3% YoY to Rs 23,038 crore

SBI Q2 FY27 net profit rises 14.3% YoY to Rs 23,038 crore; core income growth supports earnings

SEBI seeks LTCG tax relief for FPIs; crude prices may also weigh on inflows

SEBI backs scrapping LTCG on foreign investments; high crude prices may still deter FPIs

RBI clarifies EDF compliance norms  for individuals exporting services

Check gold rates across the country on Nov 03

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Dhanteras 2026: Is Dhanteras on November 5 or 6? Check Date, puja muhurat, city-wise timings and full Diwali calendar

Dhanteras 2026: Date, puja muhurat, city-wise timings and full Diwali calendar

Why do patients feel weak and tired after heart surgery? Understanding the role of cardiac rehabilitation

Why do patients feel weak and tired after heart surgery? Role of cardiac rehab

Quote of the day by Shah Rukh Khan, 'Treat people how you want....'

Building better visual health in a modern world: Simple habits and new technology for healthier eyes

Building better visual health in a modern world: Simple habits for healthier eyes

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Numerology Horoscope Prediction Today, November 3, 2026: Allow mental and emotional recovery

Numerology Horoscope Prediction Today, November 3, 2026: Allow mental recovery

Horoscope today, November 3, 2026, by Astrologer Sundeep Kochar: Cancer, discover one shared interest

Horoscope today, November 3: Cancer, discover one shared interest

Weekly Horoscope For November 2 - 8, 2026: Trust your instincts and avoid overthinking, zodiacs

Weekly Horoscope (Nov 2-8): Trust your instincts and avoid overthinking, zodiacs

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Weekly career horoscope (Nov 2-8): Communication plays an important role, zodiacs

Numerology Horoscope Prediction Today, November 2, 2026: Maintain consistent routines

Numerology Horoscope Prediction Today, November 2, 2026: Maintain consistent routine

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Festive calendar mismatch hits auto retail sales in October; EV two-wheelers buck trend: Report

Festive calendar mismatch hits auto retail sales in Oct: Report

2027 Hyundai Creta spied testing in Manali: New wheels, flush door handles and ADAS

Upcoming car launches in November 2026: Mercedes GLC EV, Denza Z9 GT, Innova Hycross facelift and more

Upcoming car launches in November 2026: Mercedes GLC EV, Denza Z9 GT & more

October 2026 car sales: Tata retains second place as monthly sales hit an all-time high

Car sales: Tata retains second place as monthly sales hit an all-time high

Skoda Kushaq: 3 reasons to buy and 2 to think twice

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CAT 2026 admit card to be out on November 4: Check download steps, exam timings

School holidays in November 2026: Diwali, Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti and state-wise breaks

School holidays in November 2026: Diwali, Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti

Cyclone Murasu triggers heavy rain in Tamil Nadu; Cuddalore schools closed

CLAT 2027: Last date to apply extended to November 7, exam On December 6

Dirty WhatsApp chats, dark secrets: Barmer medical college ragging exposed

Dirty WhatsApp chats, dark secrets: Barmer medical college ragging exposed, 80 students under scanner

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OpenAI expands AI safety monitoring after agents breach restricted environments

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Samsung Galaxy F70 5G launched in India: Price, battery, display, camera and more

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Several employees bodies have submitted memorandums to the 8th Pay Commission asking for three major changes to DA.

3 major changes to DA revision raised; Will 8th Pay Commission consider what 6th, 7th CPC didn't?

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Three long-pending Dearness Allowance (DA) demands have resurfaced before the 8th Pay Commission. These include quarterly DA revisions instead of half-yearly, merging DA into basic pay at a lower 25 percent threshold and paying DA tax-free. Employee bodies had raised these demands before the 6th CPC but the 7th CPC did not consider them. If the 8th CPC accepts these proposals then it could provide significant relief to central government employees and pensioners.What are the DA demands raised again?Several employees' bodies have submitted memorandums to the 8th Pay Commission asking for three major changes to DA.Quarterly DA revision instead of half-yearlyCurrently, the DA is revised twice a year. Employee unions want it to be reviewed every three months based on inflation.Merging DA into basic salary upon reaching 25 percentEmployee unions want DA to be merged with basic salary once it exceeds 25 percent.Exemption of DA from income taxEmployee unions demand that DA should be exempt from income tax as it is meant to provide relief against inflation.How 6th and 7th Pay Commissions approached these demandsThe 6th CPC clearly mentioned these demands in Chapter 4.1 under the heading “Demands Made.” It demanded that instead of revising the DA once in six months, it should be revised once in three months. Secondly, the principle laid down by the 5th CPC for the merger of 50 percent of DA with the Pay as DP should be modified to 25 percent to remove distortions in the pay structures. Also, DA should be paid net of taxes on the same line as recommended by the 5th CPC to make the concept of 100 percent neutralization somewhat meaningful. The 7th CPC did not consider any of these demands. Its report contains no discussion of quarterly DA revision, a proposal to merge DA with basic pay at a 25 percent trigger and reference to tax-free DA.What are employees seeking from the 8th Pay Commission?As the 8th Pay Commission prepares its report, all three DA demands have resurfaced. Several employee bodies have submitted memorandums to the 8th CPC urging the Commission to consider these changes. The Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS) has sought quarterly revision of DA/DR on the basis of the three-month average with point-to-point compensation and examination of the merger of DR with basic pension after it exceeds 25 percent. The FNPO’s memorandum said that the 8th CPC may recommend a merger of DA/DR with Basic Pay whenever it crosses 25 percent. It also said that point-to-point DA without rounding-off should be provided. In the FNPO’s chapter on income tax reform, it said that allowances such as DA, HRA and Transport Allowance are compensatory, intended to offset rising living costs and  not to represent wealth growth. Taxing these creates a circular logic: the government provides inflation relief only to reclaim a portion via the tax code. These allowances must be fully exempted from income tax. The FNPO maintained that DA being an inflation-neutralisation tool should be treated as non-taxable reimbursement.How will these demands influence decision of 8th CPC panel?The three-member 8th Pay Commission, headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, will review these demands and suggestions from employee unions while preparing its final recommendations. As of now, all three DA demands of quarterly DA revision instead of half-yearly, a lower 25 percent threshold for merging DA into basic pay and DA paid net of tax remain undecided. Central government employees and pensioners should remember that these are only proposals and not confirmed benefits. They will become applicable only if the central government approves them.

Long pending DA revision demand raised again; Will 8th Pay Commission consider?

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