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Finance Ministry confirmed in Parliament: No proposal to merge DA with Basic Pay under 8th CPC yet. Unions demanded 25% DA merger, but Govt rejected. 8th Pay Commission 2026 Lucknow Meeting DA Merger News No DA Merge Plan     Sanchita chatterjee May 26, 2026: What Is the 8th Pay Commission? The Pay Commission is set up every 10 years to review and recommend changes to salary, pension, and allowances for central government employees and pensioners. The 8th Pay Commission’s recommendations are expected to take effect from January 1, 2026. It will impact over 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners.  Key Demands From Staff Side Employee unions have already placed major proposals before the government: DA Merger : Merge 25% of Dearness Allowance into basic pay once DA crosses 50%. Right now, DA is at 50%+ after recent hikes, so unions argue merger should happen now to give real benefit. New DA Formula : Replace the current CPI-IW based DA with an open-market infl...

Quetta Update 24 May 2026: Balochistan  Rail Route"New Guidelines for the Route"  24 May 2026Quetta, 24 May 2026 - The Balochistan railway authorities issued several new guidelines today for the Quetta rail route. These measures have been taken considering the safety and convenience of passengers, officials confirmed.During a press briefing this morning, a senior railway official said that temporary changes have been made to the schedule of some trains departing from Quetta. These changes will remain in effect until further notice. He requested all passengers to check the latest information from the nearest railway station or helpline 117 before starting their journey.What Do the New Guidelines Include?Schedule Changes: The timing of several weekly trains has been reorganized. Special attention has been given to adjusting the schedule of night trains for passenger convenience.Security Protocol Update: The process of checking passenger bags and luggage at all stations has bee...

India's Economy Holds Steady: RBI Policy, Inflation Data in Focus for May 25 Week Kolkata | Sristy News 365 — May 25, 2026 India's Economy Holds Steady: RBI Policy, Inflation The Indian economy enters the last week of May on stable footing , with markets watching two key triggers: the Reserve Bank of India’s policy stance and fresh inflation data due this week. Market Pulse: May 25 Snapshot Gift Nifty traded 120 points higher at 24,650 in early signals, pointing to a strong opening for domestic equities. On Friday, the Sensex closed at 81,721, down 251 points, while the Nifty settled at 24,032. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) returned as net buyers last week with inflows of Rs 8,200 crore, reversing the selling trend seen in early May. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continued support with Rs 12,400 crore of buying. Inflation and RBI Watch April CPI inflation came in at 4.83%, slightly above March’s 4.79% bu...

MARKET RALLY SENSEX Sensex Nifty Live 24 May 2026: Market Gains 450 Points +450 PT S ▲ NIFTY CROSSES 22,900 MARK Share Market Live SENSEX: 75,410 +450 ▲   |   NIFTY: 22,890 +120 ▲ MUMBAI — [Ekhane market er main update likhbe. Aj Sensex/Nifty keno barlo, kon sector lead korche] Market at a Glance [Overall market summary 2-3 line e. Jemon: Banking stocks er rally te market up. FII buying bereche.] TOP GAINERS & LOSERS Stock Price Change Reliance ₹2,890 +2.5% ▲ TCS ₹3,920 +1.8% ▲ HDFC Bank ₹1,650 -1.2% ▼ Infosys ₹1,580 -0.9% ▼ Sector Watch Banking: [Bank stocks kemon korlo] IT: [IT sector er update] Auto: [Auto stocks er movement] Expert View "[Kono market exp...

51st All India Inter Schools' Regatta 2026 Sets Sail at Rabindra Sarobar Sports  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: KOLKATA — The Lake Club Ltd. is organizing the 51st All India Invitation Inter Schools' Regatta from 24th May to 30th May 2026 at Rabindra Sarobar. Recognized by the Rowing Federation of India as an event of national importance, the regatta has been held annually since 1973. Often called the "Nursery of Indian Rowing", the event has been instrumental in the resurgence of rowing in Bengal. Every year, approximately 200 students from 45 schools participate in what entered the Limca Book of Records in 2013 as the largest rowing event, with over 450 oarspersons. Participation is completely free for all students. The Lake Club provides training, boats, gym facilities, and complete race organization at no cost. Events & Categories for 2026 Events include Indoor Rowing, ...

SRISTY NEWS 365 24 May 2026 | SUnday | Kolkata Bureau KOLKATA POLITICAL NEWS FIR Filed Against KMC Officers: Mayor Firhad Hakim in Trouble Over Building Plan Scam   Graphic: SRISTY NEWS 365 FIR Filed Against Multiple KMC Officials: Mayor Firhad Hakim Under Scanner Kolkata, May 24: The Trinamool Congress-led Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) faces major trouble after an FIR was lodged against several high-ranking officials. The allegations include illegal building plan approvals, fake mutations, and encroachment of government land to allegedly benefit a major real estate company. Mayor Firhad Hakim's name has surfaced in the complaint, creating political turmoil. Key Allegations: According to complainant Sricharan Roy, the scam involves fake inspection reports, map tampering, and illegal alteration of KMC's confidential Municipal Assessment Book and digital database records. A spe...

POLITICAL NEWS TMC Councillor Arrested: TMC in Turmoil Over Extortion Case | Bidhannagar News Bidhannagar in Turmoil Over Extortion: TMC Councillor Samrat Barua Arrested Bidhannagar, May 24: Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (TMC) Ward 6 TMC Councillor Samrat Barua alias Rakhal was arrested by Baguati Police over allegations of extortion and land grabbing. Key Points: • Samrat Barua is known to be a close aide of Mayor-in-Council Debraj Chakraborty. • He rose from a civic volunteer to become a councillor in the last municipal polls. • Earlier, councillors of Ward 9, 26, and 34 were also arrested in similar cases. • BJP MLA Tarunjoyti Tiwari alleged, "Debraj Chakraborty is the real mastermind behind the extortion." ₹100 Crore Asset Controversy: Debraj Chakraborty and his wife, TMC MLA & singer Aditi Munshi, are facing allegations of owning assets worth ₹100 crore. The Calcutta High Court has sought a detailed report by June 19. The stat...