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Social Security disability benefits under pressure: Why 7,100 SSA layoffs could reshape disability claims in 2026More than 7,100 Social Security Administration jobs have disappeared, marking the largest workforce reduction in agency history. The move c...
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...
SIP without outcome: Many investors do it randomly without linking to life goals; how to make it workMost people do not underinvest because they are unaware of the reality or are careless. They underinvest because nobody showed them the fut...
Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: 'Cherish the natural world, because…'—Inspiring quotes by the world-renowned naturalist and broadcaster who's turning 100 soonQuote of the Day: Sir David Attenborough, a renowned naturalist, turns 100. His impactful quote highlights our deep connection to nature. H...
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
Social Security benefit cap proposal warning: will this new limit quietly cut how much retirees receive annually?Social Security benefits cap proposal 2026 is reshaping retirement talks in the US. A key warning shows a $230 billion annual shortfall in ...
Trump flouts lower court rulings in unprecedented display of executive powerPresident Donald Trump's administration has repeatedly ignored federal court orders. This defiance spans various policy areas, from immigra...
Tariff refunds 2026: Will FedEx, UPS, Costco cut prices or keep savings? Why shoppers may see no price dropTariff refunds are turning into a $150+ billion story in 2026. But will consumer prices actually fall? Not so fast. Companies like FedEx an...
Collapse fears grow: USPS pauses payments and shares key Social Security detailsUSPS financial crisis deepens as the United States Postal Service faces over $118 billion losses since 2007, raising urgent stability conce...
Recover outstanding damages, non-performance penalty of Rs 8.49 cr from Airtel: CAGThe CAG has urged Digital Bharat Nidhi to recover Rs 8.49 crore from Bharti Airtel. This amount is for liquidated damages and non-performan...
Spectrum refarming to raise cost of expanding mobile coverage in villagesThe government's move to refarm spectrum is likely to drive up the cost of extending mobile coverage to over 42,000 village across India.
Telecom Commission broadly approves plan to give free tablets and mobilesTelecom Commission today broadly approved a proposal to give free mobiles to families in villages and tablet PCs to students.
- BSNL recieved Rs 13,322 crore government subsidies from 2002-03: Milind Deora
Subsidies worth over Rs 13,322 crore have been disbursed to state-run telecom firm BSNL from 2002-03 upto July 31, 2012.
- FinMin opposes sops to BSNL for servicing naxal-affected areas
The Finance Ministry has opposed subsidy of over Rs 5,800 crore to BSNL for providing telecom services in naxal-affected areas.
- Universal Service Obligation Fund dismisses Trai's subsidy proposal for BSNL
USOF has dismissed sector regulator Trai's proposal to provide state-run BSNL Rs 2,750-crore subsidy for its rural landline operation.
- 'DoT got over Rs 37,000 crore via USO Fund in 2002-03 to 2010-11'
DoT collected Rs 37,223.92 crore through USO Fund -- set up to promote rural telephone services among others.
- Bharti to exit rural scheme early, holds infra cos responsible
The Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) provides subsidy to operators and infrastructure providers to offer services in rural areas.
- USO Fund to be made an autonomous body
The government will create an autonomous body out of a fund worth Rs 25,000 crore that purports to build communication facilities in rural ...
- BSNL to use govt funds for NE play
BSNL is attempting a new formula to bridge the digital divide across Assam and North East, where the telco will use central funds to lay op...
- Misguided missive
The RBI’s reported directive to state govts not to give new businesses to private sector banks demonstrates pitfalls in using banks to fulf...