8th Pay Commission pension update: 5 key pension issues discussed in NC-JCM meetingCentral government employees' pension demands were discussed at the NC-JCM meeting. Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan assured that pension in...
19 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Venture capital and pension funds can now participate in highway PPP projectsNew government policy now permits financial entities like venture capital and pension funds to bid for highway projects. This move aims to ...
11 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
8th Pay Commission Pune meeting update: Rs 65,000 as minimum pay, fitment factor of 3.8; what Maharashtra pension body demands from 8th CPC8th Pay Commission: Maharashtra Old Pension Organization representatives met with the 8th Pay Commission in Pune, advocating for a Rs 65,00...
06 May, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Family pension denied to daughter over divorce timing; Tripura High Court ruling explainedA daughter has been denied her father's family pension by the Tripura High Court. She divorced her husband after her father's passing. The ...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Old Age Security Payments: Canadian pensioners to receive higher payout in April - Check Date, Eligibility, and Maximum Amount by age bracketCanada's Old Age Security (OAS) payments are increasing in April, providing a financial boost to eligible seniors. The updated payouts vary...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
8th Pay Commission salary hike: Up to Rs 1.80 lakh/month salary for consultant’s role in 8th CPC; age limit and who can apply8th Pay Commission: The Eighth Central Pay Commission is actively recruiting consultants on a contractual basis to bolster its research and...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Unified Pension Scheme notified for central govt employees: Check eligibility criteria, minimum guaranteed payout and other detailsThe Central Government has notified the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) for Central Gover...
27 Jan, 2025, 06.14 PM IST
What are Cold Weather Payments and who is eligible? Check start date, how to claim & moreAs we approach the launch of Cold Weather Payments, it's essential to understand the process, criteria, and how to seek assistance if you f...
23 Oct, 2023, 09.35 PM IST
Today is the last day to apply for higher EPS pensionThe deadline to apply for higher pension from Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) is June 26, 2023 i.e., today. However, it may happen that you...
26 Jun, 2023, 01.32 PM IST
Who is eligible and who is not eligible to apply for higher pension from EPS?The SC in its judgement dated November 4, 2022, has upheld the EPFO notification issued in 2014 and also provided certain employees to appl...
22 Feb, 2023, 12.16 PM IST
Defence Ministry increases income limit of disabled dependents for family pension"The Ministry of Defence has decided to enhance the income criteria for grant of family pension to children/siblings suffering from mental ...
28 Sep, 2021, 07.51 PM IST
6 ways to improve your chance of getting a home loan after retirementAnyone trying to get a loan after retirement may be eligible for a low loan amount, unless he gets in a younger, adequately earning co-appl...
23 Nov, 2020, 03.48 PM IST
PM Shram Yogi Maandhan: Eligibility criteria for govt's mega pension scheme notifiedAs per the budget announcement this scheme is meant for workers in unorganised sector such as maids, drivers and so on whose monthly income...
11 Feb, 2019, 12.42 PM IST
Social assistance schemes may be revamped soonThe inflation-linked National Social Assistance Programme is envisaged for all households to be covered by the proposed Food Security Act.
05 Mar, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Monthly old age pension of Rs 200 an insult: RameshThe monthly pension of Rs 200 given to the elderly is "an insult to the dignity of an individual", Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh...
20 May, 2012, 10.44 PM IST
- Poverty criteria be removed in Old Age Pension scheme: Jairam Ramesh
Recommending removal of poverty line criteria for Old Age Pension scheme, Ramesh has said such conditions have harmed eligibility of some d...
17 May, 2012, 03.20 PM IST
- Govt lowers pension age limit for BPL category
The Union Cabinet chaired by PM decided to increase the rate of pension to persons of 80 years and above from Rs 200 to Rs 500.
09 Jun, 2011, 04.11 PM IST