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DA hike: Tamil Nadu, MP, Himachal, Rajasthan, Kerala Full list of states with dearness allowance hikes ahead of Diwali

The Union Cabinet raised the dearness allowance for central government employees and pensioners by 3%, from 60% to 63% of basic pay, effective 1 July, ahead of Diwali. Here are the other states that have also hiked DA amid the festive season.