Eligible for 75% EPF balance withdrawal and planning to do so? Think again and find out how much it will cost you to rebuild itNew EPF withdrawal rules offer greater flexibility for salaried employees. Experts caution against withdrawing retirement savings premature...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
'Didn't want to let her go': UK man kept mother's body in freezer for 3 years, claimed £78,000 in benefits, now jailed for two years and four monthsA British man received a prison sentence for hiding his mother's body. He kept her remains in a chest freezer for nearly three years. Durin...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
'No proposal to change or replace Unified Pension Scheme,' says Finance Minister Sitharaman in Lok SabhaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed no changes are planned for the Unified Pension Scheme. This scheme offers assured monthly pay...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Pensioners' body calls for nationwide protest on August 5, demands Rs 7,500 minimum monthly pensionThe EPS95 National Agitation Committee has called for a nationwide protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on August 5, demanding that the minimum...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
From chalkboard to Parliament and back: Ex-BJP MP Rebati Tripura resumes teaching in schoolRebati Tripura, a former BJP MP, has returned to his teaching profession. He previously served as a teacher before entering politics and be...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Pensionbazaar strengthens its corporate NPS platform to simplify retirement planningPensionbazaar has improved its Corporate National Pension System offering. This aims to make retirement planning more accessible and seamle...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women approved, eligibility criteria detailedDelhi's cabinet approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, providing Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women. The first installment will be released on ...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Gratuity forfeited, pension denied, and leave encashment delayed for 9 years due to criminal proceedings leading to employee's conviction; family fought back in Delhi High Court and won 6% interest on leave encashment on this groundGratuity, pension forfeited but only leave encashment paid after nine years delay without interest; retired employee wins case in Delhi Hig...
29 Jul, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
No time bound promotion under MACP for these central government employees; govt clarifies in Rajya SabhaCentral government employees retired between 2006 and 2008 will not receive MACP benefits. The Modified Assured Career Progression scheme b...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
EPS pension: These pensioners will automatically get their pension benefits under EPS 2026, minister clarifies in ParliamentThe government has notified the EPS pension 2026 scheme, superseding older plans. Existing pension fund benefits are protected under the ne...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
EPF vs mutual funds: Which is better for retirement? EPFO compares returns, tax, pension benefits and riskThe Employees Provident Fund offers retirement security and employer contributions. Mutual funds are voluntary investments with market-link...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Japan plans tougher permanent residency norms for foreigners from OctoberJapan plans to tighten permanent residency rules as early as October by introducing a minimum income threshold, pension eligibility require...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Rs 2 lakh accident insurance to guaranteed minimum pension up to Rs 3,000: Key govt schemes like APY, PMJAY that help the poorIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
EPFO paid lesser EPS money than what was shown in passbook; Consumer commission orders it to pay Rs 1000 compensation and 9% interestEPFO underpaid school employee's EPS; he files case and wins in consumer commission as commission ruled that the correct factor for his per...
25 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Is government launching minimum pension scheme for all citizens? Ministry responds in ParliamentParliament heard that the government has no minimum pension scheme plans. The Code on Social Security, 2020, aims to extend benefits to uno...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Rs 9,330 crore lying in the inoperative EPF accounts; is your account also one of them; here's how to claim fundAs much as Rs 9,330.56 crore lies in inoperative Employees Provident Fund accounts. This unclaimed amount is as of March 31, 2026, accordin...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
CGHS pensioner card application process gets easier: Retiring central government employees can now get CGHS card through Bhavishya portalCentral government employees retiring soon will find CGHS pensioner card applications simpler. Pension details from the Bhavishya portal wi...
22 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST