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Sahara India Refund Begins Today: Claim Up to Rs 50,000 Benefits with New Application, Don’t Miss Your Chance

January 9, 2026 by admin

For thousands of investors who are small in India Today brings much-anticipated relief. Sahara India’s Sahara India refund process has officially started, allowing those who are eligible to receive refunds up to Rs50,000 via an updated online application process. After many years of uncertainty the court’s orders and government intervention finally resulted in a streamlined process that … Read more

Household Assistance Package 2026 : Free Housing, Ration Aid and Women’s Financial Aid What you get now

January 8, 2026 by admin

The rising cost of food, the insecurity of food and stress on housing are affecting many Indian families each day. To address this, the Government of India’s Household Support Plan 2026 integrates a range of ongoing and broader welfare programs to provide a solid security net. The plan is not a new program it’s the scheme is a integrated impact of pensions, housing … Read more

Farmer Debt Relief Update 2026: Loan waiver up to ₹2 lakh announced for farmers, check eligibility and get relief

January 8, 2026 by admin

India’s farmers continue to face rising input costs, unpredictable weather, fluctuating crop prices, and mounting credit pressure. Entering 2026, farmer debt relief has once again become a major policy focus, with several state governments announcing or expanding loan relief measures up to ₹2 lakh, alongside cost-saving initiatives related to agricultural credit. While headlines often suggest … Read more

CBSE Board Exam Calendar 2026: Complete Class 10 & Class 12 Date Sheet, Timings, and Preparation Guide

January 8, 2026 by admin

You’ve had been looking forward to the last word on your examinations, and it’s finally now available. The CBSE has published the revised and official schedule for the Class 10 and Board exams for Class 12 in 2026. Each subject is timetable mapped to precise times from the 17th of February through April 10. The update corrects … Read more

8th Pay Commission Calculator 2026: How Much Will Salary, HRA & DA Increase?

January 7, 2026 by admin

If you’re an employee of the central government , your 8th Pay Commission in 2026 will change the structure of your salary dramatically. There will be a new basic pay, updated HRA slabs and a brand new DA cycle that will begin on 1 January 2026. the majority of projections suggesting a significant leap in comparison … Read more

DA Arrears 2026: Big Salary Boost Coming for Govt Employees & Pensioners

January 7, 2026 by admin

If you’re an employee of the central government, or pensioner in 2026, it is likely to turn to be a significant year for your income due to of the anticipated DA increase as well as the arrears which could come. The CPI-IW index for all of India has pushed DA in January 2026 to an all-time … Read more

₹9000 Monthly Pension for Senior Citizens: New Government Scheme Applications Begin Today

January 6, 2026 by admin

India is once again making headlines with a major push toward social security reforms focused on its senior citizens. As the nation enters 2026, governments at the Centre and in various states are introducing or expanding pension schemes that aim to provide financial stability and dignity in old age. Among these initiatives, a proposed monthly … Read more

PM Awas Yojana Registration 2026 Begins: Get ₹2,20,000 Housing Assistance

January 6, 2026 by admin

The year 2026 brings a major boost for India’s Housing for All mission as PM Awas Yojana (PMAY) Registration for 2026 officially begins, offering eligible families housing assistance up to ₹2,20,000. This initiative, part of the government’s flagship housing scheme, aims to expand affordable home construction and ownership opportunities for economically weaker sections, low-income families, … Read more

Aadhaar Card Warning 2026: 5 New Rules May Impact Banking and KYC Services

January 6, 2026 by admin

As India moves deeper into a digital-first governance model, the Aadhaar card continues to play a central role in banking, taxation, subsidies, and identity verification. In 2026, several new Aadhaar-linked rules and compliance changes are coming into force that could directly affect your banking services, PAN status, and KYC verification. Many people still assume Aadhaar … Read more

Gratuity Rules 2026 Explained: Get Full Benefits After Just 1 Year of Service – Govt Notification

January 5, 2026 by admin

Gratuity — a retirement benefit long seen as a reward for long-term loyalty — is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in Indian labor history. Government notifications tied to the rollout of the new Unified Labour Codes have fundamentally changed who qualifies, when they qualify, and how benefits are calculated. Under the revamped framework, … Read more