Indian-origin youth becomes youngest mayor of British town at 23Tushar Kumar, a 23-year-old Labour councillor, has made history as the youngest Indian-origin Mayor in the United Kingdom, taking charge of...
18 May, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
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
Inspection scheme soon to flag firms dodging EPFOIn a bid to strengthen worker protections, the Labour and Employment Ministry is launching a comprehensive inspection program. This proacti...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Betting big on Amaravati: Execution, funding and a real trust test aheadThe Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act 2026 has formally settled Amaravati as the state’s capital, ending years of political unc...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Delhi government to introduce smart cards, cess portal to benefit construction workersDelhi government is introducing chip-enabled smart cards for construction workers. This initiative will streamline registration and welfare...
23 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
No cut in welfare pension, govt considering hike, says Kerala Finance MinisterKerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal assured that there is no reduction in welfare fund pensions and the state is considering increasing t...
10 Mar, 2025, 02.10 PM IST
EPS-95 pensioners stage demonstrations to press for minimum monthly pension of Rs 7,500Pensioners under the Employees' Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS-95) demonstrated at 110 offices of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPF...
12 Jan, 2024, 07.00 PM IST
Labour Ministry reaches out to PSUs for 'Donate a Pension' driveThe labour ministry of India has started discussions with public sector undertakings (PSUs) and government departments, urging them to cont...
07 Aug, 2023, 12.12 AM IST
Assam govt announces aids for 30,000 registered workers in construction sectorAccording to state government aids would be distributed under schemes for death of registered labourers, medical assistance, one time educa...
03 Jan, 2020, 09.12 PM IST
Ministries told to set up panel to ensure prompt crediting of NPS contributions“It has been decided that a committee in each ministry/department shall be constituted to ensure oversight over the NPS contributions credi...
20 Sep, 2019, 07.10 AM IST
Government may not scrap 145-year-old Pension Act; PM Modi to take final callMinistries pointed out that no other law protects government authorities from seizure or attachment of pension by process of any court.
07 May, 2016, 12.55 PM IST
Simplified one-page pension claim form introducedGovernment today unveiled a new simplified one-page pension claim form to enable simplified processing and easier withdrawal.
16 Feb, 2016, 07.17 PM IST
Delhi government hikes aid for construction workersDelhi government today announced hike in aid for welfare of construction workers under various schemes provided by it.
12 Jul, 2015, 10.33 PM IST
Delhi government hikes minimum wages of unorganised sector workers"At a recent public hearing, I received complaints from workers about non-payment of notified minimum rates of wages."
01 Apr, 2015, 11.32 PM IST
Demand for right to work legislation, social security coverage at ILCThe Indian Labour Conference today pushed for sops to working class such as a minimum assured pension of Rs 1000 per month.
18 May, 2013, 08.26 PM IST
- Employees' Provident Fund Organisation asks staff to redress grievances at earliest
Any EPFO subscriber can approach the DPO for his or her complaints regarding non-settlement of accounts, transfer of account, etc.
04 Feb, 2013, 03.08 PM IST
- Convergence of UPA's schemes NSAP, NSBY on the cards to expand coverage, social security
UPA government's flagship health insurance scheme for the poor may be converged with the old age and disabled pension schemes.
27 Oct, 2012, 06.22 AM IST