Govt notifies higher allowances, HRA; effective from July 1
New Delhi: The government has issued notification on higher allowances, including house rent allowance or HRA as per the recommendation made by 7th Pay Commission. “Resolution conveying Government decision on recommendation of 7th CPC on allowances published in Gazette of India,” an ANI report said. 7th Pay Commission: Maximum HRA hiked from Rs More...
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Fashion Icons and eBay Join Forces to Fight Knockoffs, Counterfeits
Calvin Klein doesn’t want you to buy counterfeit goods. Nor do Tommy Hilfiger, Diane von Furstenberg and Donna Karan, for that matter. Those are just a few of the fashion industry luminaries who partnered More...