Cabinet's Diwali gift includes DA hike, MSP hike, and more: Key highlights

The Central government announced a 3 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance. It approved the construction of the Varanasi-Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya multitracking project across the Ganga for Rs 2,642 crore. The MSP for several crops, including wheat, mustard, and gram has been increased, benefiting farmers with a substantial raise per quintal for each crop.