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8th Pay Commission latest update: status, timeline and what's decided
The 8th Pay Commission was set up on 3 November 2025 with 18 months to report, around May 2027. What is confirmed, what isn't (fitment factor, pay matrix), and when the new pay may arrive.
How much term insurance cover do I need? India guide (2026)
Most earners in India need term cover of 10–15 times annual income, plus loans and goals. Calculate your cover, choose the right term, check claim ratios and avoid riders you don't need.
CBSE date sheet 2027 out: Class 10 and 12 exams from 16 February
CBSE released the 2027 date sheet on 6 November 2026. Exams start 16 February; Class 10 ends 9 March, Class 12 on 9 April. Subject dates, two-exam rule, timings and how to download.
Cyclone safety checklist: what to do before, during and after
A practical cyclone safety checklist for India based on NDMA and IMD advice — IMD warning colours, emergency kit, preparing your home, what to do during the storm and staying safe after it. Helpline 112.
DA hike July 2026: 3% rise to 63% — how much more salary you get
The Cabinet approved a 3% DA and DR hike on 28 October 2026, taking dearness allowance to 63% from 1 July 2026. Salary and pension examples, arrears and how DA is calculated.
Diwali 2026 and 2027 dates: Lakshmi Puja muhurat, Dhanteras, calendar
Diwali 2026 was on Sunday, 8 November; Diwali 2027 is on Friday, 29 October. Lakshmi Puja muhurat for Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai and more, Dhanteras on 6 November, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj dates.
Gold vs silver investment in India (2026): rates, returns, which to buy
Gold or silver — which suits you? How the two metals behave, their risks, and how to invest through ETFs, mutual funds, SGBs, digital gold or jewellery, plus tax rules.
IPO GMP meaning: what grey market premium is and how far to trust it
GMP (grey market premium) is the unofficial price at which IPO shares trade before listing. How GMP is calculated, kostak and subject-to-sauda rates, real examples, risks and why it isn't legal or reliable.
JEE Main 2027 registration: last date 22 Nov, fees, exam dates
JEE Main 2027 session 1 registration is open on jeemain.nta.nic.in until 22 November 2026. Exam dates (20–28 January 2027), fees, eligibility, documents and step-by-step form filling.
PM Kisan 24th installment released: status check, 25th kist date, eKYC
PM Modi released the ₹2,000 PM Kisan 24th installment on 30 October 2026 to 9.34 crore farmers. Check if you got it, fix a stuck payment, finish eKYC, and when the 25th kist may come.
UGC NET December 2026: city slip 23 Nov, admit card 7 Dec, exam dates
UGC NET December 2026 exams are on 14–18 and 21 December. City intimation slip on 23 November, admit card on 7 December. Fees, eligibility, JRF age limit, pattern and preparation tips.
Cyber fraud in India: call 1930 and report on cybercrime.gov.in
Lost money to a UPI, OTP, digital arrest or investment scam? Call 1930 at once, file on cybercrime.gov.in, alert your bank. What to keep ready and how money is recovered.
How to apply for a passport in India online (2026 guide)
Apply on Passport Seva, pay ₹2,500 (normal) or ₹5,000 (Tatkal) for 36 pages from July 2026, book a PSK slot and pass police verification. Documents, steps, fixes.
Ayushman card: check eligibility, apply and download (70+ too)
PM-JAY gives cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family a year. Check eligibility, do Aadhaar e-KYC, download the card, and get the Vay Vandana card if you're 70+.
DigiLocker guide: Aadhaar, PAN, DL and marksheets on your phone
DigiLocker stores government-issued documents on your phone, legally valid like originals. Sign up with Aadhaar, fetch issued documents, share safely and fix errors.
GST registration: who needs it, limits, documents and steps (2026)
Register for GST above ₹40 lakh (goods) or ₹20 lakh (services) turnover — lower in some states — or always for inter-state and online sales. Steps, documents, 3-day route, costs.
How many ton AC do I need? Room size chart for India (2026)
1 ton for rooms up to ~120 sq ft, 1.5 ton for 120–180 sq ft, 2 ton for 180–250 sq ft. Adjust for top floors, sun and city heat. Plus star ratings, inverter ACs and running costs.
How to apply for a driving licence online in India (2026)
Get a learner's licence on Sarathi Parivahan, wait 30 days, then pass the driving test. Fees (₹150 LL, ₹300 test, ₹200 DL), documents, test tips and renewal.
How to apply for voter ID online: Form 6, status and e-EPIC
Fill Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, upload age and address proof, track with your reference number and download e-EPIC. Correction and shifting too.
How to check IPO allotment status: BSE, NSE and registrar
Check IPO allotment on the registrar's site (KFin, MUFG Intime, Bigshare) or BSE and NSE with your PAN on T+1. How the lottery works, refunds, and tips for better odds.
How to check PF balance: missed call, SMS, UMANG and passbook
Give a missed call to 9966044425 or SMS 'EPFOHO UAN ENG' to 7738299899, or open the EPFO passbook or UMANG. Plus 8.25% interest, withdrawal rules and fixes.
How to file ITR online yourself: step-by-step guide (AY 2026-27)
Log in to incometax.gov.in, pick ITR-1 or ITR-2, check pre-filled data against Form 16 and AIS, choose your regime, pay any tax and e-verify within 30 days. Dates and fixes.
How to update Aadhaar address online (free until June 2027)
Log in to myAadhaar, choose Address, upload a valid proof and submit — free online until 14 June 2027. Valid documents, Head of Family option, fees and status check.
New vs old tax regime 2026-27: slabs, rebate and which to choose
Income up to ₹12 lakh is tax-free under the new regime (₹12.75 lakh for salaried). Slabs, worked examples at ₹8–30 lakh, break-even deductions and how to switch.