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Government announcements, scheme updates, and breaking sarkari news.

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24 May 2026 5 min read News

Modified UDAN: 100 New Airports & 200 Heliports Approved, UDAN Yatri Café Rolls Out

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu announced plans under the Modified UDAN scheme to develop 100 new airports and 200 heliports over the next 10 years. The UDAN Yatri Café — offering affordable food at airports — is also being expanded under the Ease of Flying initiative.

UDAN 2026Modified UDAN SchemeRegional ConnectivityMinistry of Civil Aviation

23 May 2026 4 min read News

Kerala Becomes First Indian State With a Dedicated AI Cabinet Portfolio

Kerala has become the first Indian state to create a dedicated Artificial Intelligence portfolio at the cabinet level. The portfolio has been assigned to P. K. Kunhalikutty and placed under the Industries and Commerce Department alongside IT, startups and industrial development.

Kerala AI PortfolioP K KunhalikuttyArtificial Intelligence IndiaKerala Cabinet

22 May 2026 5 min read News

8th Pay Commission: Memorandum Deadline Extended to 31 May, Lucknow Visit 22–23 June

The 8th Central Pay Commission has extended the memorandum-submission deadline from 30 April to 31 May 2026 and scheduled regional employee-union meetings in Lucknow on 22–23 June 2026. Application window for appointments closes 10 June. Full details, who can submit, and what happens next.

8th Pay CommissionNC-JCM MemorandumCentral Government EmployeesPay Commission 2026

21 May 2026 4 min read News

Bharat-VISTAAR AI Platform Goes Live — Multilingual Advisory for 14 Crore Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the Bharat-VISTAAR AI platform — a multilingual advisory layer over the Agri Stack that delivers crop, weather, market and credit advisory to 14 crore Kisan Credit Card holders in 12 Indian languages.

Bharat VISTAARAgri Stack 2026AI for FarmersMinistry of Agriculture

20 May 2026 4 min read News

RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 — 6,565 Vacancies Notification Released

Railway Recruitment Board has released the CEN 02/2026 short notice for 6,565 Technician posts (Grade I Signal & Grade III). Online applications open on the RRB regional portals. Eligibility, pay scale, application window and selection process explained.

RRB Technician 2026Railway Recruitment BoardCEN 02/2026Sarkari Naukri

22 Apr 2026 4 min read News

DA Hiked to 60% from Jan 2026 — Order Issued, 3-Month Arrears in April Salary

Ministry of Finance has issued the Office Memorandum raising Dearness Allowance for central government employees from 58% to 60% of Basic Pay, effective 1 January 2026. Three months of arrears (Jan–Mar 2026) credited with April salary. Salary impact, new rate table and pensioner DR details.

DA Hike 2026Dearness Allowance 60%7th Pay Commission DACentral Government Employees

16 Apr 2026 4 min read News

8th Pay Commission ToR Approved: Justice Desai to Head Panel, Report in 18 Months

Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai will chair the panel, with a report due in 18 months and implementation backdated to 1 January 2026. Members, fitment factor expectations and what changes for 50 lakh employees + 68 lakh pensioners.

8th Pay Commission8th CPC Terms of ReferenceJustice Ranjana DesaiCentral Government Employees

19 Mar 2026 3 min read News

PM-Kisan 19th Installment Date: Check Beneficiary Status & E-KYC

The Government of India is set to release the PM-Kisan 19th installment. Verify your beneficiary status and complete e-KYC to receive ₹2,000.

PM Kisan19th InstallmentFarmer Welfare

1 Feb 2026 5 min read News

Union Budget 2026: New Income Tax Slabs Retained, ₹12 Lakh Tax-Free Continues

Union Budget 2026 retains the new tax regime slabs introduced in Budget 2025 — income up to ₹12 lakh remains tax-free for salaried (with standard deduction). Slabs, rebate, key compliance changes and what taxpayers should do for FY 2026-27.

Union Budget 2026Income Tax Slabs 2026-27New Tax RegimeSection 87A Rebate