Tata AIG rejected ₹30 lakh accidental death claim citing alcohol consumption by the insured pensioner; here’s why family won the caseA family's claim for accidental death insurance was rejected by Tata AIG due to alleged alcohol influence at the time of an accident. Howev...
11 Nov, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
India’s rich pivot to real estate after stock returns falterInvestors in India are increasing their allocations towards high-yielding assets in real estate and logistics. Recent data shows a signific...
11 Nov, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
Agnipath reset puts age, talent & pension goals to testAgnipath, introduced in 2022, aimed to reform military recruitment by allowing soldiers to serve for four years. Recent changes now allow a...
06 Nov, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Digital life certificates cross 40 lakh in first 5 days of campaign, up 60% from last yearNearly 40 lakh digital life certificates have been generated by pensioners in the initial days of the campaign. This represents a 60% incre...
06 Nov, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
8th Pay Commission: Rs 69,000 minimum pay, 40% HRA, 67% pension; 5 key NC-JCM demands and their impact on payoutsThe National Council of the Joint Consultative Machinery has submitted essential recommendations to the 8th Pay Commission that could impac...
06 Nov, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Supreme Court stays contempt proceedings against Punjab chief secretary over pending DA, DR duesThe Supreme Court stayed criminal contempt proceedings against Punjab Chief Secretary KAP Sinha and other officials over delays in clearing...
05 Nov, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
EPFO reveals conditions to join EPF, EPS and EDLIThe Ministry of Labour and Employment has raised the Employees' Provident Fund wage ceiling to enhance participation. Employees earning bet...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Government clarifies GPF rules for deceased employee’s claim: Ministry reveals who among family members and nominees get GPF moneyGPF for government employees: The government has provided crucial updates on the General Provident Fund (GPF) policies concerning the benef...
04 Nov, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
DA could reach 65% after recent retail inflation numbers are taken into account: Can it rise to 68% for January 2027?DA hike: In September 2026, the Labour Bureau reported a rise in retail inflation to 155.4. This surge has resulted in a Dearness Allowance...
01 Nov, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
8th Pay Commission pension calculator: How Rs 25,000 to Rs 75,000 basic pensions can change at 2.0, 2.25 and 2.57 fitment factors8th Pay Commission news: The central government has many more pensioners than employees. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced DA and D...
31 Oct, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
Railway worker body seeks Rs 69,000 minimum wage from 8th pay commissionThe National Federation of Indian Railwaymen has presented demands to the 8th Central Pay Commission. They have requested a minimum salary ...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
RBI hikes FRB 2034 interest rate to 7.26%: How much can you earn on Rs 5 lakh investment?The Reserve Bank of India has declared a new interest rate of 7.26% per annum for the Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2034, reflecti...
30 Oct, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
‘Facing ‘gerontonomia’, the West’s young opt for political extremes’Tim Vlandas analyzes the influence of aging populations on electoral politics in advanced capitalist nations like Europe. Older voters disp...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
8th Pay Commission salary calculator: What 7% increment rate means for employees with Rs 53,100, Rs 56,100 and Rs 67,700 basic pays8th Pay Commisssion newsThe 8th Pay Commission held its final meetings in Mumbai, focusing on salary and pension reform for central governm...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
DR rises by 3% to 63%: How will the hike impact pension, family pension and commuted pension? See calculations for basic pensions of Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000DR hike: On October 28, 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw heralded a notable 3% rise in dearness relief for pensioners, lifting the rat...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
EPS pension hike: Can EPFO increase minimum monthly pension from Rs 1,000 at its proposed November 19 meeting?The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation may discuss increasing the minimum monthly pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme. A propos...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
DR hike for pensioners: As government delays release of dearness relief and arrears, Bharat Pensioners' Samaj urges cabinet secretary to interveneDearness relief hike: The Bharat Pensioners' Samaj has formally addressed a letter to the cabinet secretary concerning the urgent need for ...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.23 PM IST