Daily trending news …
அகவிலைப்படி :Central government employees and pensioners are likely to finally see the long‑delayed DA hike announcement in April 2026, with the revision expected to be effective from January. The increase, pegged to inflation‑linked data, could raise take‑home pay and bring arrears for January–March, offering some relief amid rising living‑cost pressures.
பிஎஃப் வட்டி: The Central government has clarified in Parliament that there is no proposal or active plan to raise the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) interest rate to 10%, and no formal demand for such a hike has been received from labour unions. The current EPF rate stands at 8.25% for FY 2025‑26, which was retained by the EPFO’s Central Board of Trustees.
The Central Government has decided not to revise interest rates on popular small savings schemes including PPF, NSC, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, and Kisan Vikas Patra for the quarter starting April 1, 2026. மத்திய அரசு ஏப்ரல் 1, 2026 முதல் ஜூன் 30 வரை PPF, NSC, சுகன்யா சம்ரித்தி உள்ளிட்ட சிறு சேமிப்பு திட்டங்களின் வட்டி விகிதங்களை எந்த மாற்றமும் செய்யாமல் நீட்டித்துள்ளது.
அகவிலைப்படி உயர்வு : Central government employees and pensioners are still waiting for a DA hike announcement. DA remains at 58% of basic pay, with AICPI-IW data suggesting a potential 2% increase to 60% from January 2026, following the usual biannual revision pattern.
Central Mine Planning, a Coal India subsidiary, launches its IPO with a price band of ₹163–₹172, aiming to raise ₹1,842 crore. The IPO is a fixed-offer for sale, attracting investor interest as GMP indicates potential gains. The listing could boost investor confidence in the sector and reflect the company’s extensive project history.
சிலிண்டர் தட்டுப்பாடு: The central government advises immediate complaints for non-delivery, cancellations, or extra charges via specific toll-free numbers and portals for Indane, Bharat Gas, and HP Gas customers, while extending booking intervals to 25 days and enforcing ESMA to curb hoarding. Users can book via calls, WhatsApp, apps, or sites like GPay/Amazon Pay, preferably off-peak after 6 PM.
மதுரை விமான நிலையம்: The Modi-led central cabinet has approved elevating Madurai Airport to full international status, enabling direct flights from foreign carriers to destinations like Malaysia, Singapore, and Gulf countries. This decision, announced after a Delhi cabinet meeting, will drive infrastructure upgrades including runway expansion and new terminals.
The central government, via the National Livestock Mission (NLM), provides up to ₹50 lakh capital subsidy (50% of project cost) for setting up donkey breeding farms with at least 50 female and 5 male donkeys.
Central government employees and pensioners await a Dearness Allowance (DA) hike. Based on All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) data of 148.2 in December 2025 and 148.6 in January 2026, DA hike expected to be 2% which leads to total 60%.
The US military, including US Central Command, used Anthropic’s Claude AI for intelligence analysis, target identification, and battle simulations during airstrikes on Iran, just hours after President Trump ordered federal agencies to stop using the company’s technology over a Pentagon contract dispute.
