Cabinet Approves 2% Hike in DA for Government Employees:
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. This hike, effective from January 1, 2025, raises the DA from 53% to 55% of Basic Pay/Pension, benefiting approximately 48.66 lakh employees and 66.55 lakh pensioners.
