Researchers release a 16ft and 150-pound female Burmese python into the Greater Everglades to test a technology that might help remove snakes of her own speciesResearchers at the US Geological Survey have released a radio-tagged Burmese python into the Everglades. This experiment aims to improve tr...
17 Oct, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Annual bonus of Rs 6,908 for central government employees: Who qualifies and who will be left outAnnual bonus for central government employees On October 15, 2026, the Ministry of Finance introduced a non-Productivity Linked Bonus for c...
16 Oct, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Tatkal NPS now available on BHIM app: How to open NPS account in 3 stepsThe Tatkal National Pension Scheme (NPS) is now available through the BHIM Payments App for eligible bank customers. This feature simplifie...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
NPS investment in startups: AINPSEF writes to PM Modi seeking probe and asks for dissolution of NPS TrustManjeet Singh Patel has alleged serious financial irregularities concerning the National Pension System Trust. He has requested a high-leve...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
NPS Charges: ₹20,000 a year on ₹1 crore corpus; What subscribers should know before investing through PoPThinking about joining the National Pension System (NPS)? The choice you make between accessing e-NPS or utilizing a Point of Presence (PoP...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
In the 1940s, a California landowner released about three dozen zoo deer at Point Reyes for hunting; by 2002, the two non-native herds had grown to roughly 1,100 animalsPoint Reyes National Seashore grapples with the ecological fallout from non-native deer species that were introduced in the 1940s. These de...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
GPF interest rate for October-December 2026 quarter: Has Finance Ministry changed GPF rate from 7.1%?The Ministry of Finance has set a 7.1% interest rate for the General Provident Fund, which will be applicable from October 1 to December 31...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Soon, FD details will be part of your CAS statement; Here’s how it helps youSoon you will get to see your fixed deposit (FD) details in CAS statements. CAS stands for consolidated account statements and it is usuall...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
500-year-old lava rock in Hawaii collapses into Pacific Ocean. How earthquakes, waves, erosion brought down the 90-foot-tall sea archThe stunning Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park has met its end, collapsing into the ocean after more than 550 years of exi...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Pension savings may get bigger infrastructure play as PFRDA explores direct project exposureThe government is seeking to channel more pension savings into India’s long-term infrastructure needs, with PFRDA chairman S Ramann saying ...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Texas couple refused to give up their land for a national park; the government eventually paid them $55,000 and let them stay for lifeIn 1970, a Texas couple refused to sell their land for the proposed Guadalupe Mountains National Park and demanded $1 million. After condem...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
J&K Old Pension Scheme: These employees can switch from NPS to OPSThe Jammu and Kashmir government is offering eligible employees a rare chance to transition from the National Pension System (NPS) to the O...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Banks advise customers to complete essential transactions ahead of 3-day strikePublic sector banks and older generation private banks have issued advisories to customers, urging them to complete essential banking trans...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
8th Pay Commission: AIDEF demands Rs 69,000 minimum pay, 3.83 fitment factor and 11-year commutation period8th Pay Commission news: AIDEF has put forth demands regarding family units and pay calculations for the 8th Pay Commission. They request a...
23 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
UPS for Railway employees: Assured pension, VRS and one-time switch to NPS explainedThe Ministry of Railways has announced the Unified Pension Scheme rules for employees covered under the National Pension System. Employees ...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
100% family pension and NPS-related benefits: Know who is eligible to get extraordinary pension benefits in RailwaysThe railway employees' new pension guidelines have been announced, slated for implementation in 2026. These provisions classify both death ...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
NPS Swasthya latest guidelines: How much do you need to contribute? Check fees, withdrawal and exit rulesThe PFRDA has unveiled comprehensive operational guidelines for the NPS Swasthya health cover. These guidelines specify minimum contributio...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM IST