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Govt extends additional investment choices under NPS to autonomous bodiesThe government has extended additional National Pension System investment choices. These options are now available to employees of central ...
Finance Ministry to fully switch to ebills from August 1, reduce payment processing to 3 daysGovernment vendors will receive payments within three working days starting August. All ministries will fully switch to electronic bill pro...
Pakistan's rising taxes turn burials into costly burden for grieving familiesPakistan's funeral expenses have significantly increased due to escalating taxes and government charges. Families now struggle to afford ba...
Global Market: Japan reassures markets over BOJ independence, fiscal reformsJapan sought to reassure financial markets that it remains committed to fiscal discipline after concerns over its latest economic policy bl...
Waiver of recovery of excess amount paid to central government employees: Finance Ministry to examine proposal to simplify the processCentral government employees' union requested simpler recovery waivers for excess payments. The DoE secretary assured examination of these ...
Cash transfer schemes for women should be reviewed in light of inflation: PM advisory panelUnconditional cash transfer schemes for women need periodic review for adequacy. Maharashtra and Odisha programs show significant improveme...
VB-G RAM G: A potential rural income hike comes with a burdenIndia's new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, promises more work and higher wages, aiming to boost rural incomes. However, a significant...
Hitachi Energy, GE Vernova, Siemens rise up to 6% as Nomura calls recent correction an ‘overreaction’. 4 reasons whyIndian electrical equipment stocks rebounded, gaining up to 6% after global brokerage Nomura labelled the recent sell-off an "overreaction....
Karnataka: Trade unions urge CM not to review hike in minimum wagesKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar faces pressure from trade unions to uphold the state's revised minimum wage structure. Private emplo...
FMCG, healthcare in line for strong show in FY27: BrickworksIndia's consumer goods and healthcare sectors are poised for robust growth this fiscal year, driven by tax relief, increasing consumer spen...
DERC tweaks regulation for EV charging infra expansion in Delhi, utilisation of PM E-DRIVE subsidyUnder the existing Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Supply Code and Performance Standards) Regulations, demand notes for low-tensio...
Govt notifies new VB-G RAM-G rules, excess spending to be monitored to prevent misuseNew rules mandate strict monitoring of state spending on the rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM-G, exceeding central allocations. The scheme...
Centre notifies three sets of rules under VB-G RAM G ActNew rules under the Viksit Bharat- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act have been notified, guiding the transition from M...
Govt fast-tracks disinvestment process to shore up revenues, garners 31% of budget aim in Q1 FY27The government is accelerating its disinvestment and asset monetisation drive, achieving 31% of its full-year target in just the first quar...
India's April-May fiscal deficit at ₹1.62 lakh crore, widens on-year to 9.6% of FY27 aimIndia's fiscal deficit stood at ₹1.62 lakh crore during April-May, accounting for 9.6% of the full-year budget estimate, according to gover...
8th Pay Commission: Key deadline ends today; why this step is important for central government employees’ salary hikeCentral government departments must submit pay revision data for the 8th Pay Commission by today, June 30, 2026. Submissions are strictly o...
AAP govt in Punjab makes u-turn, notifies Centre's VB-G RAM G schemePunjab's AAP government has notified the Union's rural employment scheme, effective July 1, a stark contrast to its December resolution opp...