July 2026 DA Hike Likely Before 8th Pay Commission Revision as Inflation Index Points to Salary Increase

Central government employees and pensioners may receive another salary boost even before the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission are implemented. The latest inflation data released by the Labour...

Gold Prices Edge Higher While Silver Extends Decline; Check Latest Gold Rates Across Major Indian Cities

Gold prices in India witnessed a modest increase on July 1, 2026, extending gains for the second consecutive day, while silver prices continued to soften after remaining stable for several sessions. T...

Post Office 5-Year Time Deposit Continues to Offer 7.5% Interest, Outpacing Many Leading Bank FDs

Investors looking for a secure savings option with competitive returns may find the Post Office Time Deposit Scheme an attractive choice. The Government of India has retained interest rates for Post O...

EPFO Online Services to Resume on July 2 as Maintenance Period Gets Extended Again

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) members and employers will have to wait a little longer before accessing online services. The organisation has extended the maintenance window for its dig...

July 2026 DA Hike: Will Central Government Employees Get a 3% or 4% Increase? Here's What AICPI Data Indicates

Millions of central government employees and pensioners are awaiting the next Dearness Allowance (DA) revision scheduled for July 2026. The latest figures released under the All India Consumer Price I...

WhatsApp to Introduce Username-Based Chats, Letting Users Connect Without Sharing Phone Numbers

WhatsApp is preparing to roll out a major privacy-focused feature that could change the way people connect on the messaging platform. The upcoming username system will allow users to start conversatio...

Delhi to Launch Online EV Subsidy Portal, Buyers Can Apply for Incentives From Home

Residents planning to purchase an electric vehicle in Delhi may soon find the subsidy application process much easier. The Delhi government is preparing to introduce a dedicated online EV portal that...

Bihar PhD Rules 2026: New Admission Process, NET/GATE Requirement, Coursework, and Research Guidelines Explained

Students aspiring to pursue a PhD in Bihar will now have to follow a revised set of regulations after the Governor's Secretariat notified the Bihar State Universities PhD Ordinance and Regulations, 20...

Electricity Bill Explained: How Much Power Does Charging Your Phone, Laptop, and Tablet Really Use?

Smartphones, laptops, and tablets have become essential parts of everyday life. Whether you're working, studying, streaming videos, or staying connected with family and friends, these devices need reg...

mAadhaar App Retired: How to Download the New Aadhaar App and Explore Its New Features

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has officially retired the mAadhaar app and is encouraging users to switch to the new Aadhaar App, which offers enhanced privacy, stronger security...