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The concerns about dearness relief (DR) for central government pensioners after the 7th Pay Commission’s tenure ends on December 31, 2025 is worrying. But the officials confirm that DR, currently at 58% and matching dearness allowance (DA) for employees, will continue to increase twice yearly (January and July) based on inflation, even post-7th CPC, until the 8th Pay Commission is implemented.
Rajinikanth, who produced and wrote the story for Padayappa, deliberately withheld OTT and extensive satellite rights despite offers, aiming to preserve it as a big-screen celebration for fans, especially marking his 50th year in cinema. The film, completing 25 years, re-releases in theaters on December 12, 2025—his 75th birthday—with no plans for digital streaming mentioned.
On 8 December 2025, MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed Lok Sabha that the upcoming 8th Central Pay Commission will cover 50.14 lakh serving central government employees and nearly 69 lakh pensioners. The Terms of Reference were notified on 3 Nov 2025; the commission has 18 months to submit recommendations on pay, allowances, pension and fitment factor. Implementation date and 2026-27 budget all
The 8th Pay Commission salary hike for central government employees and pensioners will ripple far beyond government offices. Higher paychecks will increase consumer spending, revive shops and services, drive housing demand, and inject money into rural and semi-urban markets. Over 65 lakh pensioners will gain financial security, small businesses will flourish, and job opportunities will grow in sm
The 8th Pay Commission, chaired by Justice (Retd) Ranjana Desai, has begun reviewing salaries and pensions for over 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners. Experts predict the crucial fitment factor will range between 1.83 and 2.46, pushing the minimum basic pay from ₹18,000 to ₹32,940–₹44,280.
China’s elite are laser-focused on the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), the accelerator phase to hit $25,000 GDP per capita by 2035. Requiring 5% annual growth, long-term RMB appreciation, and zero…
