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Cabinet approves 3% allowance hike for central staff
The cabinet approved a three percent increase in dearness allowance and relief for central government employees and pensioners. The higher payments take effect July 1, 2026, covering 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners across the country.
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