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From 8th Pay Commission to IRCTC booking window: Major January 2026 changes for employees, pensioners, taxpayers

January 2026 changes: As 2026 begins, significant changes are coming for salaried employees, pensioners, and bank customers. The 8th Pay Commission term starts, PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline ends, and IRCTC, SBI Card, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank introduce new rules impacting travel and card benefits.