EPS pension eligibility: Is EPS membership mandatory for you if your wages are Rs 25,000+? Check statusThe government has raised the wage limit for the Employees' Provident Fund from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 monthly. This adjustment mandates th...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
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In a bid to enhance industrial investment in West Bengal, finance minister Swapan Dasgupta plans to overhaul outdated land use regulations....
05 Oct, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
FD interest rate hike coming? With rising inflation, many experts expect RBI to hike interest rateMany financial analysts expect the Reserve Bank of India to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points. This forecast is driven by persisten...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling hike: How it impacts employee & employer's contributions to EPF, EPS and take-home payWhile the higher ceiling does have an impact on immediate net cash take-home of the employee due to increased contribution, it will certain...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Higher EPF wage ceiling expands social security for millions; but EPS legacy issues need to be fixedThe recent adjustment to the Employees' Provident Fund wage ceiling significantly widens eligibility for benefits, raising the contribution...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
EPS pension: Basic pay above Rs 25,000? Why you may not qualify for EPS membershipThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has introduced updated guidelines concerning EPS membership for workers. Employers are obligated...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
8th Pay Commission arrear calculator: Why Level 7 employees may lose Rs 3.32 lakh due to 8th CPC report implementation delayCentral government employees are eagerly anticipating the 8th Pay Commission's report, which is expected to be submitted by November 2025. ...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
87-year-old woman was forced out of her home on a stretcher. After protests erupted, she now has a chance to go back to her houseAfter living in the same Madrid apartment for 71 years, 87-year-old María del Carmen “Maricarmen” Abascal was evicted and taken away on a s...
29 Sep, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
EPF & EPS rules under new wage ceiling: Earning Rs 20,000 and not EPS member? Know how your employer’s PF contribution will change from October 2026Employees earning up to Rs 25,000 will see changes in their EPF contributions due to mandatory EPS membership. Employer contributions will ...
29 Sep, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
8th Pay Commission pension: Why is one rank, one pension a prominent demand for Level 1-18 employees?The one rank, one pension scheme currently supports Armed Forces personnel and select officials. Employee unions are pushing for it to cove...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
How EPFO wage ceiling reset will change PF contribution mathThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has changed the mandatory wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 as of September 17. This shif...
27 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Don't cut salaries: Ministry sends a missive to companies after new ₹25,000 EPF wage ceilingThe Labour and Employment Ministry has instructed employers to maintain employees' statutory wages after raising the EPFO ceiling. Workers ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Canada CPP, OAS payment tomorrow: Who gets the September 25 payment and how much could you receive?Canada CPP and OAS payments, including the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), are scheduled for September 25, 2026. Find out who qualifies...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
New bounce in EPFO trampoline: How the wage ceiling revision will change thingsSocial security, like a trampoline, not only catches you but also enables you to bounce back. The system's core is to provide workers with ...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.16 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
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
Higher EPS pension: Ruling party MP urges PM Modi to ensure uniform, time-bound implementationBJP Rajya Sabha MP Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in pending higher EPS pension issues. He hi...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.27 PM IST