From forests to fields: How India's earliest rebels fought colonial exploitation before 1857Across the annals of Indian history, we find vivid accounts of agrarian resistance standing firm against exploitation. From indigenous fore...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Europe is finally, slowly getting its act togetherEurope stands on the brink of a pivotal transformation, launching a set of ambitious reforms aimed at revitalizing its economy and global f...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Haryana issues revised instructions on reservation for ex-servicemen, kin in govt jobsHaryana government has released new rules for ex-servicemen reservation in government jobs. The policy clarifies eligibility and aims to pr...
25 May, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
No parity between Agniveers, regular soldiers on pensionary benefits: Centre to HCThe Union government has told the Bombay High Court that Agniveers are different from regular soldiers. This means families of deceased Agn...
11 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Tax exemption on disability pension denied after voluntary retirement; Gujarat High Court rules in favour of ex-servicemanThe Gujarat High Court has made a significant ruling, establishing that disability pensions are not subject to income tax, even for individ...
09 Dec, 2025, 10.46 AM IST
Centre trying to cut pension of army officers: CongressCongress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the Modi government is deliberately hurting the morale of army officers by "snatching aw...
06 Nov, 2020, 10.07 PM IST
Disability pension for military will be exempt from tax only upto a limitThe COSC comprising the chiefs of the army, air force and navy sent recommendations to the defence ministry on disability pension. One of t...
31 Oct, 2019, 06.40 PM IST
Army to bridge disability pension gap between officers and jawansThe Army has worked out a proposal which will soon be sent to the defence ministry
20 Aug, 2019, 10.18 AM IST
View: Taxing disability pensions is collective punishment, against natural justiceIf there is indeed misuse, the army must punish those gaming the system rather than handing out collective punishment.
14 Jul, 2019, 09.56 PM IST
Defence personnel to get disability pension under old formulaFollowing this, the Ministry had referred the matter to the Anomaly Committee.
12 Jul, 2018, 10.02 AM IST
OROP: NDA considers enhanced pension to widows of war disabledOROP issue may be settled but government is still grappling with a demand to give enhanced family pension to widows of disabled war veteran...
11 Jul, 2018, 01.16 PM IST
It is time to analyze OROP with our head, not our heartArmy enjoys so much support from our civilian population. Our local culture, films and songs show the Army in a positive light (unlike the ...
11 Jul, 2018, 01.10 PM IST
Revise pension of ex-servicemen with every pay revision: Lt Gen Hardev Singh Lidder"Either the government should raise the retirement age or revise the pension after every pay revision," Lidder said.
11 Jul, 2018, 01.04 PM IST
Armed Forces Tribunal begins suo motu contempt case against ColonelTK Joseph, currently receiving disability pension benefits at 20%, was eligible for marked increase at 50%.
15 Apr, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Keeping the army young will help save on pensionsKeeping the army young will help save on pensions. A sepoy retires at age of 32 now. It makes sense for new entrants joining army to exit a...
19 Feb, 2014, 09.37 AM IST
- Government in agreement on 'one rank one pension': Army chief
The Centre has given in-principle approval to the 'one rank one pension' demand of ex-servicemen, Chief of Army Staff General V K Singh sai...
04 May, 2012, 05.08 PM IST
- Central police bodies to get pension benefits
The Central Police Organisations (CPOs) may be in for a major relief with the Union cabinet expected to exempt them from the purview of the...
12 Apr, 2007, 03.05 AM IST