India’s next big challenge: From welfare delivery to human developmentThe National Family Health Survey 2023-24 reveals India's success in expanding welfare delivery and essential service access, reaching near...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Centre extends Old Pension Scheme (OPS) benefit to compassionate ground appointees: Application date to decide eligibility; who will benefit?Central government employees appointed on compassionate grounds before 2004, but joining after, can now opt for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
EU bets on digital euro to cut US tech addictionThe EU believes a digital euro is the answer to cutting its addiction to US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard as well as Apple Pay a...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
RBI Governor asks banks to treat MSMEs as growth partnersRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged banks to embrace digital transformation and view MSMEs as vital partners, not just compliance. Speaking ...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Filing pension complaints gets easier as PFRDA rolls out AI-enabled Pension Sahayak: Key features explainedPFRDA has launched Pension Sahayak, an AI-powered platform simplifying pension grievance redressal. This upgrade from the old CGMS offers w...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Annuity flexibility, tax tweaks can accelerate NPS growth: Axis Pension Fund CEO Sumit ShuklaA senior executive believes greater flexibility in retirement withdrawals and restored tax incentives could significantly boost the Nationa...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
PFRDA launches AI-powered portal to transform pension grievance redressalThe PFRDA has unveiled 'Pension Sahayak,' an AI-powered platform designed to streamline pension services. This initiative aims to boost inc...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Kerala to review pension rolls, reiterates Rs 3,000 pension promiseKerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced a comprehensive review of welfare pension beneficiaries to eliminate ineligible recipients an...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Why speed, scale and reliability will define the next infrastructure boomAs India’s digital infrastructure boom accelerates, data centres are emerging as the backbone of the AI and cloud-driven economy.
22 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
In 1926, a secretary kept track of tiny marks between newspaper columns: It highlighted the growing need for a device that could send documents across distance, thus introducing the fax machine used in every office todayThe 1920s marked a pivotal era for electronic document transmission, driven not only by early 19th-century inventions but also by pressing ...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Affordable housing, rental expansion and RERA reforms set to define next growth phase in India's urban region: ReportIndia's housing sector is set for a major overhaul, driven by urbanization and policy shifts. A report highlights the urgent need for affor...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Why healthcare has become the ultimate test for AI innovationET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 acknowledges AI products that are altering the medical field with faster, smarter and improved di...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
India, South Korea discuss cooperation in digital governance, citizen-centric service deliveryIndia and South Korea are exploring enhanced cooperation in digital governance, e-government, and citizen-centric service delivery. Discuss...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
CBSE to NEET: Centre asks ministries to boost defences against AI threatsFollowing recent cyberattacks, the Indian government is urging all ministries to bolster defenses against AI-driven threats. A nationwide A...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
PFRDA tightens NPS audit rules: Pension body orders regular audit checks for PoP service providersThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority now requires Points of Presence offering National Pension System services to undergo ...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
CPP Investments inks C$1 billion strategic partnership with CtrlS DatacentersCanada Pension Plan Investment Board is injecting up to C$1 billion into India's burgeoning data centre sector through a strategic partners...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.42 AM IST