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PM Kisan Yojana Update: Farmers To Receive Rs 6,000 In 3 Bank Instalments
Punjab government provides 61,000 jobs to youth in 4 years
India Budget 2026: Schemes on cards to give women more financial muscle
Indian carriers to induct about 100 aircraft annually for 15 years: Minister
'Khelega India!': Sports, fitness may soon be part of skills training
India-EU FTA talks: Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels this week; talks enter final phase
CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal asks officials to be ready for transition to new I-T Act
Anticipate government to go for 10% capex growth in budget: L&T CFO
8th Pay Commission: How Much Arrears Will Central Govt Employees Get?
Anticipate govt to go for 10 pc capex growth in budget: L&T CFO
Nearly 80% of MoUs signed since 2021 under execution: TRB Rajaa
Centre pushes states to speed up farm scheme spending, warns of fund delays
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to strategically utilize budgets by March to avoid losses and ensure timely central fund release. He stressed prompt verification for PM-KISAN, expanding crop insurance, and timely claim settlements during a review meeting with state ministers.
Textile PLI Scheme: Govt Extends Last Date For Filing Applications Till March 31
The extension comes amid a strong response since the application portal was reopened in August 2025.
Govt okays 22 proposals under ECMS with planned investment of Rs 41,863 Cr
The approved proposals include those from Dixon, Samsung Display Noida Pvt Ltd, Foxconn, and Hindalco Industries. These approvals are expected to spur 33,791 direct employment opportunities.
State employees allowed air travel for LTC to Andaman and Nicobar Islands
State government employees opting for Leave Travel Concession (LTC) to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will now be allowed to travel by air in economy class, marking a significant change in long-standing travel rules. The decision comes in response to growing logistical challenges associated with sea travel to the islands, particularly due to irregular and [...] The post State employees allowed air travel for LTC to Andaman and Nicobar Islands appeared first on HR Katha .
90-Day Work A Year: Centre Drafts New Social Security Rules For Gig Workers
The draft sets work-day thresholds for eligibility and seeks to extend insurance cover and health benefits to gig and platform workers.
Draft rules for Labour Codes open for public consultation
Earlier this week, the Centre notified the draft rules for the Labour Codes, namely The Code on Wages, 2019; the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; the Code on Social Security, 2020; and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. The public and all stakeholders are free to give their feedback and suggestions or objections, [...] The post Draft rules for Labour Codes open for public consultation appeared first on HR Katha .
Centre launches digital system to process ₹ 2 lakh crore fertilizer subsidy
The system marks a shift from manual, paper-based processes to a fully digital workflow, eliminating the physical movement of bills, an official statement said.
Telangana clears earned leave encashment for NIMS employees
In a significant relief for staff at the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), the Telangana government has approved the encashment of earned leave, ending years of uncertainty around the benefit. The decision was formalised on Monday, 29 December, 2025, with the issuance of a government order, marking a long-awaited policy shift for employees of [...] The post Telangana clears earned leave encashment for NIMS employees appeared first on HR Katha .
Sharjah places Imams and Muezzins under government staff system
Sharjah has announced a significant policy shift affecting religious staff across the emirate. All imams and muezzins serving in mosques will now be brought under the Sharjah government’s general staff system, granting them the same employment benefits as other government employees. The directive, issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme [...] The post Sharjah places Imams and Muezzins under government staff system appeared first on HR Katha .
Aadhaar-based audit uncovers thousands of ghost employees on government payrolls
A recent government audit using Aadhaar-linked data has revealed significant irregularities in public-sector payrolls, with nearly 7,000 individuals found to be drawing salaries without performing any official duties. The findings point to long-standing weaknesses in employee verification and salary monitoring across multiple departments. The audit was carried out as part of a broader effort to [...] The post Aadhaar-based audit uncovers thousands of ghost employees on government payrolls appeared first on HR Katha .
Jharkhand govt to extend insurance cover for employees and pensioners
The Government of Jharkhand has entered into a new agreement with Bank of India to strengthen financial security for its workforce and pensioners. The memorandum of understanding was signed on Tuesday, 23 December 2025, and aims to provide wide-ranging insurance benefits to regular employees, contractual staff, and retired personnel linked to the state administration. The [...] The post Jharkhand govt to extend insurance cover for employees and pensioners appeared first on HR Katha .
Finance Ministry unveils new logo for Regional Rural Banks
On the principle of ‘One State One RRB’, the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, has consolidated 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across 11 states/UTs, effective from May 1, 2025
Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill to ease nuclear liability norms, open atomic energy to private players
The government has defended the SHANTI Bill as a long-overdue reset of India’s nuclear liability regime, arguing that clearer risk-sharing, graded operator caps and a multi-layered compensation framework are essential to revive private and global participation while safeguarding public safety and meeting long-term clean energy targets.