Central government employees and pensioners are keenly awaiting the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) announcement for January 2026. Despite Holi passing, no official word has emerged.

Earning enough to make ends meet can vary drastically depending on where you live.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2024 the cost of achieving a basic but secure American life increased by 4.4%, further stretching household budgets as wages fail to keep pace, according ...

Cooking at home and buying basic Indian groceries can cost around 800 dirhams a month. Adding roughly 200 dirhams for a mobile plan and laundry pushes the total monthly expenditure to about 3,000 ...

The Universal Basic Income Coalition says tighter controls risk excluding eligible beneficiaries The Universal Basic Income Coalition (UBIC) has criticised the 2026 Budget, warning that government's ...

US inflation moderated in January to 2.4%, an easing after Donald Trump’s tariffs triggered price fluctuations last year. Prices rose 0.2% from December to January, according to data released by the ...

Food prices have doubled in Iran in the past 12 months, official figures show "We used to eat out twice a month," says Marjan, who lives in Iran's second largest city, Isfahan. "Now we just can't. We ...

About 90% of Americans 65+ receive Social Security, yet many misunderstand it. Learn 10 Social Security basics to avoid ...

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Annual inflation was unchanged last month at 2.4%, according to the latest Consumer Price Index, released Wednesday.