New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday approved a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees effective from January 1, 2026, providing an increase in their take‑home pay. Increase to Benefit Employees and Pensioners The Cabinet okayed to release an additional instalment of DA … Continue reading Cabinet approves 2 pc Dearness Allowance hike for Central government employees