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EPFO's new social security rules tighten claim timelines, mandate digital complianceNew social security schemes under the Code on Social Security are now in effect, prioritizing digital compliance and faster claim settlemen...
Investing for your child's future through PPF? Here's what every parent should know before opening a PPF accountParents can open a Public Provident Fund (PPF) account for their minor children to secure their future, benefiting from compounding over th...
EPS 2026 replaces EPS-71, EPS-95: What has changed in new EPFO pension scheme and what remains the sameA new Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026, has replaced earlier pension schemes, effective June 29, 2026. While core benefits like the pension ...
EPF Scheme 2026 replaces EPF Scheme 1952: Have EPF interest rate, contribution and wage ceiling changed?EPF Scheme 2026: The Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, has replaced the 1952 version, bringing the EPF under the new Social Security...
Rs 15,000 monthly investment for 20 years: NPS or mutual funds? Know which may leave you with a bigger retirement corpusRetirement planning often pits National Pension System (NPS) against equity mutual funds. While mutual funds offer flexibility and potentia...
EPF Scheme 2026: Your provident fund is getting simpler, smarter and more digitalIndia's provident fund system has undergone a significant overhaul with the introduction of the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 2026, rep...
8th Pay Commission: Key deadline ends today; why this step is important for central government employees’ salary hikeCentral government departments must submit pay revision data for the 8th Pay Commission by today, June 30, 2026. Submissions are strictly o...
EPFO 3.0 promises a digital PF experience, but can it fix years of legacy problems?EPFO 3.0 aims to modernize provident fund services through upgraded technology, faster claim processing, simplified withdrawals, digital re...
Temporary employees can get pension even without formal regularisation if eligible, rules the Supreme CourtIn a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that temporary-status employees, even without formal regularization, are entitled t...
How to get a Germany EU Blue Card: Eligibility, salary criteria and application stepsGermany's EU Blue Card offers a prime route for skilled non-EU professionals to work and reside in the country. Meeting specific education,...
Kerala liquor policy to be decided after talks with coalition parties, says Kerala Revenue Minister A P Anil KumarKerala Revenue Minister A P Anil Kumar stated that any policy on tax cuts for low-alcohol beverages will be decided after internal UDF disc...
Andhra Cabinet raises retirement age for PSUs; restores Old Pension Schemes for 11,000 employeesAndhra Pradesh employees in state PSUs, Gurukul schools, and welfare societies will now retire at 62, matching state government staff. Addi...
Centre extends Old Pension Scheme (OPS) benefit to compassionate ground appointees: Application date to decide eligibility; who will benefit?Central government employees appointed on compassionate grounds before 2004, but joining after, can now opt for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS...
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
Have a US 401(k)? Indians must report withdrawals and maturity details in ITR schedules FSI and FAIndian taxpayers with US 401(k) accounts must now report withdrawals and maturity details in ITR schedules FSI and FA. Failure to disclose ...
Annuity flexibility, tax tweaks can accelerate NPS growth: Axis Pension Fund CEO Sumit ShuklaA senior executive believes greater flexibility in retirement withdrawals and restored tax incentives could significantly boost the Nationa...
Kerala to review pension rolls, reiterates Rs 3,000 pension promiseKerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced a comprehensive review of welfare pension beneficiaries to eliminate ineligible recipients an...
7 key rules about EPS-95 pension: Eligibility, pension formula, benefits, and more
Woman seeks to stop husband's pension over unpaid maintenance; HC suggests different optionA woman approached the Madras High Court seeking to stop her estranged husband's pension and retirement benefits, claiming he had failed to...
7 must-know things about EPS-95 pension: Eligibility, pension formula, family benefits and moreThe Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995, offers vital retirement benefits for organized sector workers. Managed by the Employees' Provident Fun...