Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Listing of our Case in SC
Its true the bench is changed with Jus Bishnoi replaced by Jus Chandurkar but Jus Maheshwari is going to be in some other bench in Court room no 10.
Our Counsel has submitted application for constituting special bench which means bench comprising Jus Maheshwari and Jus Bishnoi. It ha been sent to CJ but it has not been returned by CJ office.
If approved by CJ, the case will be ordered for listing....when? we cannot say.
This is our judicial system.
Detailed circular will be released today.
Ranjan Dey Sarkar
General Secretary
AIRIEF
Monday, 2 February 2026
Statement of Arrears and monthly increase in Pension
Statement of Arrears and monthly increase in Pension of RBI Pensioners
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Revision of Pension & Family Pension –
OFFICE : C/o. L. R. Parab, Reserve Villa, R. H. Plot No. 86, Sector 2, Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai 400 709. Tel.: 022 2754 5423, Cell: 98690 21624, E-mail: lrparab@hotmail.com
2nd Feb. 2026
To Office-Bearers of AIRBREA, Secretary, Units of AIRBREA,
Dear Sir,
Re: Revision of Pension & Family Pension –
With humility, we state that we are proud and happy to inform you that our quiet persuasion has now yielded fruit in the form of the revision of pension and family pension effective from the 1st November 2022, which has been solely possible because of our Hon'ble Governor's kind and effective intervention with the considerate response of the Hon'ble Finance Minister, Madam Nirmala Sitharamanji, on the issue of revision of pension and family pension with retrospective effect of wage settlements from Nov. 2022, in the Bank.
We also express our sincere thanks to the Bank's Officials who have worked hard with their positive approach towards pensioners and family pensioners as also recognized organisations with their wholehearted organizational support throughout the long drawn struggle.
Our Saga of struggle since 2018 to date has been given in details in the attached Note 'Saga of Struggle' for information of pensioners and Family Pensioners as also to our critics. We wish that everybody go through the note and understand the magnitudes of work rendered by AIRBREA and our approach based on constitutional provisions and the Supreme Courts Judgments in the matter of pension. It has been a long and arduous journey to fulfill the aspirations of our retirees. We did not distract from our right path although a few vested interests with prejudices were out to criticize us.
We are now extremely pleased to know of the revision of pension and family pension of the retirees vide Bank's Circular dated 28th January 2026 and with effect from 1st November 2022. We have attached herewith Statements of Arrears from Nov. 2022 to Jan.2026 and monthly increase in pension from February 2026. On our request these statements are prepared by our veteran Shri Shrikrishna Purohit, Pune.
We may please state here that all issues of pension are not yet over and we have to further struggle with determination in the days to come. Hope that all of you show perfect unity and stand by AIRBREA to resolve remaining issues of pension.
With warm greetings
Yours sincerely,
(Parab L. R.) General Secretary Encls. 2. Statements of Pension
1. Note on Saga of Struggle for
Revision of Pension & Family Pension Pension & Family Pension
New CPI Series: Food Weight Cut, Housing Gains, and the 2026 DA Impact - Central Government Employees News
New CPI Series: Food Weight Cut, Housing Gains, and the 2026 DA Impact - Central Government Employees News: New CPI Series: Food Weight Cut, Housing Gains, and the 2026 DA Impact - The Government of India is undertaking a historic overhaul of its economic
Sunday, 1 February 2026
DA/DR from Jan 2026 @ 60% Confirmed - 8th CPC Fitment Factor Base also confirmed– CPI-IW for December, 2025 released | StaffNews
DA/DR from Jan 2026 @ 60% Confirmed - 8th CPC Fitment Factor Base also confirmed– CPI-IW for December, 2025 released | StaffNews: DA/DR from Jan 2026 @ 60% Confirmed - 8th CPC Fitment Factor Base also confirmed -2 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि के साथ जनवरी, 2026 से DA/DR 60 प्रतिशत निश्चित – CPI-IW
FINANCE BILL 2026
FINANCE BILL 2026
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148th ISSUE OF EASTERN NEWS-FEBRUARY 2026
Respected Members/Readers,
Still etched upon our vision is the resplendent tableau of the Republic Day parade on "Kartabya Path", where a magnificently choreographed dance unfolded to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the National Song Vande Mataram. Hundreds of participants, drawn from every corner of the nation, moved in sublime harmony synchronizing at the loftiest level of artistry and devotion. The 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram was commemorated on 7th November 2025, marking its first publication in 1875. The song was composed by Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, one of Bengal's greatest literary figures and later included in his novel "Anandamath" published in 1882. This song, deeply tied to the freedom struggle, was adopted as National Song in 1950.
International Mother Language Day will be observed on 21st February honouring linguistic and cultural diversity worldwide. Initiated by Bangladesh and adopted by UNESCO In 1999, it commemorates the 1952 Language Movement in Dhaka, in the erstwhile East Pakistan, where students sacrificed their lives to protect the right to speak their mother tongue Bengali. Today it stands as a global reminder of the importance of preserving mother tongues and promoting multilingual education.
On 15th February Maha Siva Ratri, the sacred night of Lord Siva will be solemnly observed with ritual and reverence by devotees across many parts of the country. The outcome of observing Shivaratri is believed to be liberation from ignorance, spiritual awakening, and blessings of peace, prosperity, and 'moksha' (salvation)
Another significant annual event at the very beginning of February is the presentation of the Union Budget for which we eagerly await the proposals on taxation and other key matters.
In the midst of February's noteworthy occasions, we are pleased to share our 148th February 2026 issue of Eastern News as an attachment. Each month we eagerly await the responses and valued opinion of our readers to help us improve future editions,
We wish all our readers a very purposeful journey filled with growth and happiness in the days ahead
With regards
Uttam Bandyopadhyay
General Secretary,
LIC Retired Class-I Officers' Association
Mob:8240414561
One Attachment-Eastern News
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GlObHN6P4lBWjmeAd6QIJa9RL61sQqYR/view?usp=drivesdk
Saturday, 31 January 2026
Our case not listed in SC tomorrow
[31/01, 6:17 pm] R K SAHNI: Sir,
There is no Bench of Justice Maheshwari & Justice Vijay Bhishnoi on 04.02.2026.
As such our case does not appear in the Cause List dated 04.02.2026.
[31/01, 9:44 pm] R B Kishore:
STRANGE THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN OUR CASE,MORE SO WHEN WE ARE IN DOMINANT POSITION GOVT CANNOT INTERVENE WHEN SC CASES ARE GOING ON. RECENTLY ALSO CHIEF JUSTICE HAS ASSERTED COURTS POWER, BE IT CEC OR UGC OR ANYBODY
I JUST SPOKE TO GS RANJANJI ABOUT THIS CRITCAL MATTER
I NOW TALK TO SRI MP AGNIHOTRI THANX REGARDS RBKISHORE
India updates Inflation calculatiion
Yes — India is updating how it calculates inflation, and this is a major methodological change in its official price statistics.
Fortune India
Centre to hold consultation on proposed base year changes for GDP, inflation, IIP calculation on Dec 23
December 31, 2025
Reuters
The Economic Times
India to cut food weighting in CPI in new inflation series
Food weight to decline to 36.75% in new CPI series
January 29
January 29
🔍 What's Being Changed (As of Early 2026)
New CPI Methodology & Base Year
• India is revamping its Consumer Price Index (CPI) — the main measure of retail inflation — with a new base year of 2024 = 100 replacing the old base from 2012. This makes the measure more aligned with current consumption patterns after more than a decade. �
• A revised CPI series is expected soon (around February-March 2026). �
Reuters
Fortune India
Changes in Basket Composition & Weights
• The CPI will now include 12 major spending categories instead of six. �
• The weight of food and beverages in the index will be reduced from about 45.86 % to 36.75 %, reflecting that households now spend relatively less on food and more on other services and items. �
• Items such as online services (e.g., OTT subscriptions) and travel (air, rail) from e-commerce and digital platforms will be included — bringing in new data sources like e-commerce pricing feeds over time. �
Reuters
Reuters +1
mint
Goal of the Revision
These updates aim to:
• Better reflect current household spending and consumption patterns.
• Reduce volatility in inflation measures (especially from food price swings).
• Align India's measures more closely with global standards and make them more informative for policy. �
Reuters
📊 Why This Matters
The CPI inflation figures—used by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for monetary policy decisions and by the government for index-linked benefits like Dearness Allowance—will shift slightly when the new series replaces the old one.
Reducing the food weight generally leads to less volatile headline inflation readings, because food prices tend to swing widely. �
The Economic Times
📅 Timeline
The new CPI series with updated weights/base year is being rolled out in early 2026 (around February). �
Fortune India
🧠 Broader Context
This change is part of a broader statistical overhaul that will also update other core indicators like GDP and industrial output base years so statistics reflect India's modern economy more accurately. �
Fortune India
Friday, 30 January 2026
AICPI-IW FOR DECEMBER 2025 IS 148.2
148.2
( 9742.46)
AICPI-IW
+ 147.7000
+ 148.2000
+ 148.2000
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+ 444.1000
* 2.8800
* 4.6300
* 4.9300
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+ 29194.5087
/ 3.0000
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+ 9731.5029 Qly Average
- 9476.0000
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+ 255.5029
/ 4.0000
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+ 63.8757
ie 63 DR slabs for pensioners and family pensioners wef 01.02.2026 and
17 slabs of DA to in service Employees of LIC
R K SAHNI
Thursday, 29 January 2026
BREAKING | 'Capable Of Misuse, Vague': Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026
BREAKING | 'Capable Of Misuse, Vague': Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026
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https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/supreme-court-stays-ugc-equity-regulations-2026-521055
REVISION OF PENSION & FAMILY PENSION OF RBI CIRCULAR DATED 28.01.2026
REVISION OF PENSION & FAMILY PENSION OF wef 01.11.2022 :RBI CIRCULAR DATED 28.01.2026
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PIB::Text of PM's remarks at beginning of the Budget Session of Parliament
Text of PM's remarks at beginning of the Budget Session of Parliament https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2219898&RegID=3&LID=1
PIB::New Aadhaar App dedicated to the nationNew Aadhaar App reimagines identity verification keeping people at its coreSelective sharing, Consent Control at Fingerti
New Aadhaar App dedicated to the nationNew Aadhaar App reimagines identity verification keeping people at its coreSelective sharing, Consent Control at Fingerti https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2219790&RegID=3&LID=1
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
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