Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
8th Pay Commission Pune meeting update: Rs 65,000 as minimum pay, fitment factor of 3.8; what Maharashtra pension body demands from 8th CPC8th Pay Commission: Maharashtra Old Pension Organization representatives met with the 8th Pay Commission in Pune, advocating for a Rs 65,00...
06 May, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Why 2026 Kerala polls are crucial test for Congress-led United Democratic Front after Left front's decade in powerKerala Exit Poll 2026: Exit polls suggest the Congress-led UDF could unseat Kerala's ruling LDF after a decade in opposition, with projecti...
02 May, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
8th Pay Commission for postal employees: Rs 1.12 lakh basic pay proposed for postman; what postal employee body wants from 8th CPCFederation of National Postal Organisations's (FNPO) memorandum included issues related to postal assistants, sorting assistants, postmen, ...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
More cash each month! Social Security Administration revamp could mean bigger checks soon – here's what retirees must knowSocial Security calculation change 2026 boosts monthly checks: More money is finally reaching retirees. The Social Security calculation cha...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
UK's migration crackdown risks care home staffing crunchNew government plans to extend the wait for permanent residency to 15 years for care workers risk a significant staffing shortage in Britai...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Family pension rules for widows: Centre explains who gets pension when deceased pensioner had two wivesThe Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare has re-issued rules for settling claims. If a deceased government servant had two wives, ...
28 Oct, 2025, 02.38 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman bats for wider NPS coverage, focus on gig workers & womenFinance Minister Sitharaman advocated for wider NPS coverage for informal and gig workers, stronger pension security for women, and early f...
02 Oct, 2025, 10.15 AM IST
With just 35,000 subscribers, govt pins hopes on new pension rulesThe Indian government is intensifying efforts to promote its Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) among central government employees, aiming to inc...
08 Sep, 2025, 12.51 AM IST
Major family pension reforms: Women-friendly rules for divorced daughter pension to childless widows pension, and moreThe government has introduced various initiatives to support women's financial independence and gender equality. These include reforms for ...
18 Mar, 2025, 01.50 PM IST
Unified Pension Scheme: What it is, its benefits & features, and how it is different from NPSUnified Pension Scheme: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme for 23 lakh government employees, guaran...
25 Aug, 2024, 10.32 AM IST
Centre allows women employees to nominate children for family pensionThe Centre has allowed female government employees to nominate their eligible child/children for family pension instead of their husband, a...
30 Jan, 2024, 01.47 PM IST
Concerted efforts made to increase representation of women in central govt jobs: Jitendra SinghThe minister of state for personnel said it has been decided to grant special maternity leave of 60 days to women central government person...
17 Jan, 2023, 05.32 PM IST
Government launches 'unique' face recognition tech for pensioners"The central government has been sensitive to the needs of pensioners and to ensure ease of living for them. Soon after coming to power in ...
29 Nov, 2021, 08.05 PM IST
Family pensions upper ceiling raised from Rs 45,000 to Rs 1,25,000 per month: Jitendra SinghThe minister said that DoPPW has issued a clarification on the amount admissible in case a child is eligible to draw two family pensions af...
12 Feb, 2021, 05.59 PM IST
- Pension reform must include sustenance payouts for the elderly poor
A much-needed legislation has become hostage to party politics, thanks to the non-existent communication skills of the Prime Minister.
09 Jun, 2012, 05.01 AM IST