The court ruled that imposing a mandatory service charge violates consumer rights and amounts to unfair trade practices

The move is seen as an attempt to challenge the legitimacy of the current authorities in Kyiv. 

​The move is seen as an attempt to challenge the legitimacy of the current authorities in Kyiv.  

The Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for Central Government employees and pensioners, effective January 1, 2025. The rate rise from 53% to 55% aims to combat inflation, impacting over 115 lakh individuals, with costs estimated at Rs 6,614.04 crore annually.