Street vendors earn more, go digital under PM-SVANidhiThe PM-SVANidhi scheme has significantly boosted street vendor incomes by 20%. Digital transactions by vendors have nearly doubled, reachin...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
PFRDA sets up panel to look at adding more asset classes for better returnsPFRDA is exploring new asset classes to boost long-term, stable returns for National Pension System subscribers, aiming to avoid market vol...
21 May, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
APY pension calculator: How to get Rs 1,000-Rs 5,000 monthly pension under Atal Pension YojanaThe Atal Pension Yojana provides a secure future with guaranteed monthly pensions. Indian citizens aged 18 to 40 can enroll. Contributions ...
21 May, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Banks need to push Atal Pension Yojana subscribers toward higher pension slab: DFS SecyFinancial institutions are urged to guide Atal Pension Yojana subscribers towards higher pension slabs. Many subscribers remain in the mini...
20 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Centre ready in principle for 50:50 funding of Hyderabad metro phase II: Union Minister G Kishan ReddyThe Union government is ready to fund the second phase of the Hyderabad Metro project. A 50:50 cost-sharing agreement with the state govern...
20 May, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Jan Suraksha enrolments near 940 million as govt weighs benefitsIndia's Jan Suraksha schemes have secured almost 940 million people. These programs offer life and accident insurance and pension benefits....
10 May, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
PMJJBY, PMSBY settle claims worth Rs 25,160 cr since their launch in 2015Jansuraksha schemes have settled claims worth over Rs 25,160 crore. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana settled more than Rs 21,500 cro...
09 May, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
PMJJBY disbursed Rs 17,600 crore to families since launch in 2015: LICThe Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana is vital for the government's 'Insurance for All by 2047' goal. Launched in 2015, it offers lif...
08 May, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
Jan Suraksha revamp: PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY may see increase in sum insuredThe government is contemplating a substantial expansion of insurance benefits within its renowned Jan Suraksha initiatives. This strategy i...
08 May, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
NPS Sanchay scheme launched for informal sector employees: Age, eligibility criteria, minimum investment, withdrawal, exit, and other rules explainedPFRDA has launched NPS Sanchay, a simplified National Pension System variant, to serve India's informal sector employees. This scheme aims ...
06 May, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches PMGSY projects worth Rs 1,698 cr in Odisha's Rayagada districtUnion Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV in Rayagada, Odisha. The initiative wil...
01 May, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
NPS charges explained: PFRDA clarifies CRA, PRAN, AMC rules; provides Atal Pension Yojana updateNPS charges: PFRDA has issued new clarifications on National Pension System charges. Annual Maintenance Charges for Tier II NPS accounts wi...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Financial inclusion 2.0 road map set for review this weekThis week, the Finance Ministry is set to evaluate the advancements in financial inclusion, laying the groundwork for Financial Inclusion 2...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
APY crosses 9 crore subscribers: More Indians are investing in Atal Pension Yojana for retirement income; check its benefitsAtal Pension Yojana has reached a historic milestone with over 9 crore subscribers. Financial year 2025-26 saw the highest enrolments since...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Atal Pension Yojana surpasses 9 crore subscriber milestoneThe Atal Pension Yojana has reached a milestone of 9 crore subscribers. Financial year 2025-26 saw the highest ever enrolments with over 1....
22 Apr, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Nitish Kumar leaves behind mixed legacy - from 'development with justice' to political flip-flopsNitish Kumar leaves behind a mixed legacy, credited with improving governance and welfare delivery in Bihar, but criticised for frequent al...
14 Apr, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
India accounts for 25% of global groundwater use, says committee, flags over-extractionIndia faces a critical challenge with excessive groundwater extraction, contributing 25 percent to global withdrawals. A parliamentary comm...
05 Apr, 2026, 07.47 PM IST