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AI Ethics Treaties Governing the Machine Globally

Governing the Machine: Inside the First International Treaties for AI Ethics

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant vision of the future. It writes content, supports medical research, powers…

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सूर्यकांत के नेतृत्व में सुप्रीम कोर्ट का डिजिटल अरेस्ट पर ऐतिहासिक रुख

सूर्यकांत के नेतृत्व में सुप्रीम कोर्ट का डिजिटल अरेस्ट पर ऐतिहासिक रुख: बैंक की लापरवाही पर पीड़ित को मिलेगा पूरा मुआवजा

मुख्य न्यायाधीश सूर्यकांत (CJI Surya Kant) की अगुवाई वाली सुप्रीम कोर्ट की तीन सदस्यीय पीठ ने देश में…

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Why Central Banks Are Buying More Gold: Understanding the Global Reserve Shift

Why Central Banks Are Buying More Gold: Understanding the Global Reserve Shift

The global financial system is evolving as central banks reassess how they manage their reserves. In recent years,…

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Cyclone Arnab Batters Andhra & Odisha Coast

Cyclone Arnab Batters Andhra & Odisha Coast: Torrential Rain, Severe Flooding, and Massive Relief Operations

Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab completed its landfall process along the eastern coast of India, unleashing violent gale-force winds,…

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Why Do Prices End in 99 The Little Trick Behind INR 99 and INR 999

Why Do Prices End in 99? The Little Trick Behind INR 99 and INR 999

Why Do Prices End in 99?: How much difference can a single rupee really make? A price tag…

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दिल्ली आने-जाने वाली 45 ट्रेनों की टाइमिंग में बदलाव

दिल्ली की 45 ट्रेनों के समय में फेरबदल, टर्मिनल और मार्ग भी बदले; जानें नया शेड्यूल

उत्तर रेलवे ने दिल्ली और आसपास के स्टेशनों से चलने वाली तथा यहां पहुंचने वाली 45 ट्रेनों की…

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Remembering B.P. Singh: How His Visionary Leadership Shaped Modern Indian TV

Remembering B.P. Singh: How His Visionary Leadership Shaped Modern Indian TV

Indian television has lost one of its most respected creative minds with the demise of veteran producer, director…

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New Delhi: To give a major financial relief to Central Government employees and pensioners before the festive season, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for them. The hike has increased the DA rate to 63% from the current 60%. This will provide huge relief to more than 1.17 crore people, including nearly 48.54 lakh central government employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners as the revised rate will come into effect from July 1, 2026. Key Highlights of the DA Hike Parameter Details Hike Percentage 3% increase over existing rate New DA / DR Rate 63% of basic pay/pension (up from 60%) Effective Date July 1, 2026 (eligible for arrears) Beneficiaries 48.54 lakh employees & 68.71 lakh pensioners Total Coverage Over 1.17 crore individuals Total Beneficiaries More than 1.17 Crore Arrears from July 1 As the DA hike comes into effect from July 1, employees and pensioners will get salary arrears for July, August and September. The salary for October month shall also be credited. The Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) rates are periodically adjusted in line with the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission. These revisions take into account changes in the cost of living over the preceding 12 months, measured through the All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW). This will ensure that the employees’ salaries are adjusted every six months to protect their real income from fluctuations in commodity prices. Effect on National Exchequer The DA and DR hike will add several thousand crores to the national exchequer. However, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while announcing the Cabinet decision that the hike “reflects the government’s sustained efforts to protect the interests of public sector employees and our elder citizens”. First Hike- Effective from January 1. (Announced in March) Second Hike- Effective from July 1. (Usually cleared in September/October) The first hike was done in 2026 increasing DA to 60%. And now, another 3 percent is done in the second half of the year. What is the difference between DA and DR? DA (Dearness Allowance): Allowance for employees who are currently working as a central government employee. It is calculated as a fixed percentage of their basic salary to compensate them for inflation in urban and rural areas. DR (Dearness Relief) : Allowance for pensioners and family pensioners for Central Government. It is added to their basic pension to compensate them for rising medical and household costs. It is calculated in the same way as DA using the AICPI-IW. The increase in terms of percentage is the same. Beyond Material Relief: Seeking Lasting Security Although the government's decision to increase Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) offers immediate financial relief to millions, an important question remains: can these short-term monetary benefits ensure long-term security and peace of mind? In the constant pursuit of material comfort and a better lifestyle, have we ever paused to reflect on why scarcity, inflation, and deterioration continue to persist in the world despite our endless efforts to improve our living conditions? The materialistic world of 21 universes governed by Kaal Brahm, of which Earth is a small part, is temporary and always suffers from lack. Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj has been teaching us that true and everlasting prosperity can be found only in Satlok, the immortal abode where souls are free from hunger, inflation, and worldly anxieties. Instead of wasting our precious human life on temporary material gains, we should instead get involved with real spiritual devotion based on scriptural knowledge. Today, Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj is the only one holding the path to true devotion to Supreme God Kabir. https://youtu.be/t_YuP4dfhhI?si=H84jABdONambZV1e One can reach to the knowledge shared by Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj through His social media platforms: Website: www.jagatgururampalji.org YouTube: Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Facebook: Spiritual Leader Saint Rampal Ji ‘X’: @SaintRampalJiM FAQs on Dearness Allowance Who will benefit from the Union Cabinet's DA hike? More than 1.17 crore people are expected to be benefitted. When will I get the increased salary? The increased DA/DR will be included in your next salary along with 3 months arrears (July, August & September 2026). How much will my salary increase? For a basic salary of 20,000, the hike will be of INR 600. The DA will increase from 12,000 to 12,600. It will also result in INR 1800 allowances for three months.

3% DA and DR Hike for Central Government Employees and Pensioners Approved by Cabinet

New Delhi: To give a major financial relief to Central Government employees and pensioners before the festive season,…

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Cyclone Arnab Kills Five, Floods Crops After Hitting Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Arnab Kills Five, Floods Crops After Hitting Andhra Pradesh

VISAKHAPATNAM: Severe cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ battered the eastern coast of Andhra Pradesh and the Union Territory of Yanam…

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Rewiring the Adult Brain How to Learn Faster and Break Old Patterns After 25

Rewiring the Adult Brain: How to Learn Faster and Break Old Patterns After 25

For decades, society sold us a comforting yet terrifying myth: your brain is like wet cement. According to…

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Advertisement: Importance, Types, Impact on Society and Digital Advertising

In today's fast-changing world, advertisements have become an essential part of everyday life. From television commercials and newspaper…

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एग्जामिनर को इम्प्रेस कैसे करें

एग्जामिनर को इम्प्रेस कैसे करें: बोर्ड और प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं में उत्तर लिखने के 4 गोल्डन रूल्स

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JEE Main 2027

JEE Main 2027 के लिए आवेदन शुरू, जनवरी में होगी परीक्षा; जानें महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां

देशभर में इंजीनियरिंग, आर्किटेक्चर और प्लानिंग के स्नातक पाठ्यक्रमों में प्रवेश की तैयारी कर रहे विद्यार्थियों के लिए…

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Top 8 Techniques to Study in Winter

Top 8 Techniques to Study in Winter: Tips to Stay Focused and Productive

Winter is the season of long and chilling nights and small and sunny days. The season brings with…

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Why Some Islands Appear and Disappear

Why Some Islands Appear and Disappear

It would seem to the reader as though islands were permanent features on the surface of the Earth,…

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