Annapurna Bhandar portal in Bengal: How to apply at socialregistry.wb.gov.in, eligibility, application process and how to check ₹3,000 payment statusWest Bengal's Annapurna Bhandar scheme can be accessed through socialregistry.wb.gov.in.. Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly direct...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Financial independence: Why enabling agency and accountability matter for women, parents, and dependantsI would like to place for discussion not just the question of freedom to decide, but also responsibility and accountability. Why don’t we p...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
LIC in talks with regulators on long-term instruments to match growing liabilities: CEOLife Insurance Corporation of India is working with regulators like the Reserve Bank and Sebi. This is to increase long-term investment opt...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
EPFO held on to Rs 10 lakh for 11 years: Patna HC orders it to refund the deposit with 6% interest for ‘unjust enrichment’The Patna High Court has ordered the EPFO to pay 6% annual interest on a Rs 10 lakh deposit, citing unjust enrichment. The court ruled that...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Assam Cabinet approves DA hike, Rs 500-crore Dibrugarh development pushAssam's government employees and pensioners will see a Dearness Allowance and Relief increase to 60 percent. A second state capital region ...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Now easier to enrol for NPS: Pension body launches StAR NPS for online onboardingThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has launched a new digital platform called StAR NPS. This platform, developed by BSE ...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Kotak Alts raises $1 billion through 14th real estate fundKotak Alts has successfully raised one billion dollars for its fourteenth real estate fund. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority anchored the...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Can a ₹1 crore NPS corpus generate more than ₹1 lakh per month? What the new RIS framework offersRetirees now have a new way to manage their National Pension System (NPS) corpus, offering flexibility and potential for growth. The Retire...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
New NPS withdrawal plan: Retirement Income Scheme offers an orderly exit, but no return guaranteeThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced the Retirement Income Scheme (RIS) under NPS, allowing retiree...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
EPS-95 Higher Pension: Employees contributing to EPF on actual wages cannot be denied higher EPS 95 pension if they were EPS members on September 1, 2014, rules HCThe Karnataka High Court has ruled in favour of exempt trust employees. Those who retired after September 1, 2014, and contributed Providen...
30 May, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Selling property in England after the owner's death? Legal heirs may need Probate of Will or Letters of Administration firstLegal heirs in England and Wales require a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration to sell property and manage a deceased person's es...
30 May, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
What is Retirement Income Scheme in NPS; how do SPR and SUR work?Under National Pension System's (NPS) Retirement Income Schemes (RIS), subscribers can choose periodic payouts till age 85 via Systematic P...
26 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Nomura Asset, Capital Group, others buy 5.3% stake in Premier Energies for Rs 2,291 crGlobal financial institutions and Indian mutual funds have bought a 5.3 percent stake in Premier Energies. The deal involved promoters sell...
26 May, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
NPS growth, performance, market-linked annuities; Sriram Iyer, CEO of HDFC Pension, talks about India’s changing retirement landscapeIndia's retirement planning is evolving with rising private sector NPS participation and evolving annuity products. While government contri...
25 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Have NPS grievances? Expect quicker redressal soon as pension body proposes reducing resolution timelinesNational Pension System subscribers will soon experience quicker grievance resolution. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authorit...
22 May, 2026, 02.38 PM 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