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What is Australia’s Age Pension? Important things Aussies at 55 should know before retirement - Check Eligibility, Maximum Amount and MoreAustralia's Age Pension offers vital support for retirees, with eligibility hinging on age (currently 67), residency, and financial assessm...
New series debut: WPI at 9.7% in May; energy costs drive surge; revamped index expands basket to 957 itemsIndia's wholesale inflation hit a record 9.7 percent in May. This surge was primarily fueled by rising energy costs. The new Wholesale Pric...
WPI inflation surges to all-time high of 9.7% under new seriesIndia's wholesale inflation hit a record 9.7% in May. This marks the first reading under a new Wholesale Price Index series. Fuel and power...
India's wholesale inflation at 9.68% in May under revamped series as Iran war-driven oil costs biteIndia’s wholesale inflation stood at 9.68% in May under a new series, with food and fuel prices remaining high amid ongoing US-Iran conflic...
₹50 lakh to ₹1.4 crore: How extending your PPF can add lakhs to your corpus and who should do itPPF maturity presents a choice: withdraw or extend for continued tax-free compounding. While government backing and tax benefits remain att...
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...
Rs 7 lakh life insurance cover at zero premium, which very few EPF members are aware of; check how to claim when neededEmployees' Provident Fund contributions offer a life insurance cover of up to Rs 7 lakh through the EDLI scheme, at no extra premium. This ...
NPS withdrawal rules clarified: Postal department says pension body explains conditions to withdraw 100% NPS-Lite corpusNPS-Lite subscribers can now withdraw their entire accumulated pension wealth up to Rs 2 lakh as a lump sum, the Department of Posts announ...
New producer price index set to replace WPI over next five yearsIndia is set to introduce a new Producer Price Index, covering output, input, and services. This move aims to provide a more accurate pictu...
India overhauls inflation framework with new Producer Price Index, revised WPIIndia is set to introduce a new Producer Price Index and a revamped Wholesale Price Index from June 15. This significant overhaul aims to a...
EPFO: When can EPF interest be credited to your account? Check hereEPFO subscribers are awaiting their FY 2025-26 interest credit, despite the 8.25% rate announcement in March. While delays are common due t...
West Bengal Annapurna Yojana direct link: Here's how to download, apply and fill the form, eligibility and what to do if enrollment fails onlineWest Bengal is launching the Annapurna Yojana. Women in the state will receive Rs 3,000 monthly. Forms will be issued from May 27, 2026. Be...
8th Pay Commission latest news: 8th CPC announces Bhubaneswar visit schedule for June; check meeting dates and detailsThe 8th Central Pay Commission is set to visit Bhubaneswar on July 6 and 7, 2026. Central government organizations and unions can request a...
8th Pay Commission implementation date: When can you get salary hike with arrears?The 8th Pay Commission is still consulting stake holders on salary, pension and allowance revisions before finalising its report. Once appr...
Bengal govt launches verification drive for Annapurna Yojana beneficiaries ahead of rolloutWest Bengal is preparing for the Annapurna Yojana, a new financial assistance scheme for women. A thorough verification of beneficiaries is...
West Bengal Annapurna Bhandar Yojana notified: Check eligibility, direct link to portal, DBT rules, how to apply and Lakshmir Bhandar differencesWest Bengal's Annapurna Yojna will soon replace Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme. Eligible women will receive Rs 3,000 monthly. This financial aid a...
8th Pay Commission latest news: 5 big pension demands raised at crucial NC-JCM meeting
8th Pay Commission, OPS and rising court cases: 7 issues key central government employee body raised in its 49th annual meetThe 49th annual meeting of the NC-JCM, presided by Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan, addressed key central government employee concerns. Dis...
8th Pay Commission: From DA merger to OPS comeback, 7 key demands raised by govt employee unions at NC-JCM meeting
NPS gets new investment option: Pension body allows NPS funds to invest in these rupee bondsThe PFRDA has updated NPS investment guidelines, effective May 13, 2026, to include rupee-denominated bonds issued by the New Development B...