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Widow loses family pension after 7 years: Government notification issued in 2005 can’t be applied retrospectively, rules Patna High CourtGovt employee died in a naxalite bomb blast in 2003. His widow received an ex gratia payment and a seven-year family pension. She sought an...- In 1866, a woman disguised herself as man to join US Army. A routine medical examination eventually exposed her secretCathay Williams made history by serving nearly two years in the US Army while disguised as a male soldier named William Cathay. Her success...
- In 1906, she became a widow at 38 with two young daughters. What she did next made her the only woman to win two Nobel PrizesMarie Curie became a widow in 1906 at 38, raising two young daughters while continuing her scientific career. She succeeded Pierre Curie at...
- A 10% gold rally could create $400 billion in wealth for Indians. Jefferies names stocks set to benefitJefferies sees a 10% gold rally unlocking $20–25 billion in gold-backed loans and boosting household wealth by $400 billion, with Manappura...
- Quote of the day by P. G. Wodehouse: “The secret of happiness in this world is to...” — Timeless life lessons on happiness, resilience, optimism, purpose, perseverance, and why staying cheerful through difficult circumstances can change how you face life by the beloved British humorist and novelistQuote of the day by P. G. Wodehouse offers a simple lesson about happiness. His words remind us to take life as it comes, especially when p...
- Not just MacKenzie Scott, this US billionaire has given over $1.5 billion to his alma mater Johns Hopkins University, starting with a $5 donation in 1964Michael Bloomberg’s decades-long commitment to Johns Hopkins University began with a $5 donation and has since grown into more than $1.5 bi...
- ET WLF: India's growth story holds firm as AI boom redirects global capitalGlobal capital is temporarily drawn to massive US AI investments. India's long-term growth prospects remain strong despite this shift. Demo...
- ICICI Bank raises $750 million as Indian banks tap dollar bond marketICICI Bank raised $750 million through five-year dollar bonds at 105 basis points over US Treasuries, marking its second dollar issuance in...
- 'No proposal to change or replace Unified Pension Scheme,' says Finance Minister Sitharaman in Lok SabhaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed no changes are planned for the Unified Pension Scheme. This scheme offers assured monthly pay...
- Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial pastAdani Ports is evaluating the acquisition of a controlling stake in UK's Associated British Ports (ABP) in a deal valued at nearly $10 bill...
- Quote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: "One must pay dearly for immortality; one has to die several times while still..." — Inspiring life lessons on reinvention, courage, resilience, and inner strength: Why the revolutionary German philosopher still shapes how we think and growQuote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: “One must pay dearly for immortality; one has to die several times while still alive.” These words...
- ITR filing for NRIs: From miscounted days in India to missed NRO interest, these mistakes can trigger tax noticesMiscounted days in India, missed NRO interest and TDS mismatches can invite notices from a data-savvy tax department.
- Government should review its stand on keeping Ram Temple Trust outside preview of RTI says CPI(M) MP John BrittasCPI(M) MP John Brittas has urged the Centre to reconsider its stance that the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is not a public aut...
- Britain's revolving door: The fall of six prime ministers in a decade of political upheavalBritain braces for its seventh prime minister in a decade as Keir Starmer resigns, marking another turbulent chapter. Since the 2016 Brexit...
- 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 ...
- Old Pension Scheme benefits in UPS: Central Govt employees can claim OPS benefits in Unified Pension Scheme for these casesThe Ministry of Personnel has issued instructions extending Old Pension Scheme (OPS) benefits to Central Government employees under the Uni...
- NPS rules: Don't forget to submit these two forms to avail NPS benefits for you, familyThe Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has directed ministries to ensure that all central government employees covered by ...
- Central govt employees can switch from NPS to old pension scheme in these conditionsA central government employee covered under the National Pension System (NPS), can choose between the benefits under NPS and those availabl...
- Government grants family pension benefits to families of 15 ITBP menRecognising the "sacrifice" of these personnel, nine belonging to the National Disaster Response Force and six of the ITBP.
- Government simplifies pension sanction and payment processThe Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare proposes to dispense with the requirement of a number of nomination forms for various ben...
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