Bangladesh deploys additional paramilitary forces as garment workers' protests continueProtests by garment workers in Bangladesh have persisted for five days due to demands for higher wages. Authorities have deployed additiona...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Social Security benefits warning: Will retirees lose $500 a month when the retirement trust fund runs out in 2032? What the latest forecast means for your monthly checksThe Social Security retirement fund is projected to exhaust its reserves by the end of 2032 without any legislative intervention. If change...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.09 AM IST
5 best places to retire in the US in 2027: Affordable homes, warm weather and quality of lifeMidland in Michigan ranks as the top retirement destination due to affordable housing and amenities. Homosassa Springs in Florida offers a ...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Garment workers' protests in Bangladesh turn violentThe BNP government has formed a wage board to determine revised pay scales for garment workers. However, protests have continued, potential...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Bangladesh garment factories reopen as wage protests keep industry on edgeBangladesh's garment factories reopened on Monday after widespread closures and production disruptions a day earlier, but manufacturers rem...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Trump’s test: A mixed report card before MidtermsA setback could derail Donald Trump's agenda in the Congress. While economic growth data is flashing green, energy inflation and the domest...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Elon Musk says saving for retirement may become pointless. How AI and robots could change the future of moneyElon Musk envisions a future where breakthroughs in artificial intelligence lead to a surplus of goods and services. He suggests that, as a...
01 Nov, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Has EPFO extended ECR filing deadline from October 31, 2026? What employers need to knowEmployers must file the Electronic Challan-cum-Return for September 2026 by October 31, 2026. The EPFO extended the previous deadline to ac...
31 Oct, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Gratuity calculator: How 3% DA hike can increase your retirement gratuity by nearly Rs 50,000The central government's recent decision to increase the dearness allowance from 60% to 63% will affect salaries significantly. This hike, ...
31 Oct, 2026, 03.38 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
Where should you retire in 2026? Florida leads, but other US cities to consider for healthcare, activities and affordabilityFlorida dominates WalletHub’s 2026 retirement rankings, claiming the top three spots. But Scottsdale, Casper, Atlanta and other US cities a...
29 Oct, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
UK new minimum wage 2027: What will the new rates be, how much more will workers earn, and when does the new minimum wage start?UK minimum wage 2027: The UK minimum wage will rise by 3.9% in April 2027, taking the hourly rate to £13.21 for workers aged 21 and over an...
28 Oct, 2026, 08.47 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
Final October Social Security payment of up to $5,181 lands Wednesday: why only some retirees are paid this week and how much you can actually expectSome US retirees could receive up to $5,181 in Social Security benefits on Wednesday, October 28. But the amount is not for everyone, and p...
26 Oct, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
SC says 14 states so far agree to raise retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 62 yrsThe Supreme Court on Monday said 14 states have agreed to raise the retirement age of district judicial officers from 60 to 62 years, expre...
26 Oct, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
No additional EPS contribution by government on higher wage ceiling of Rs 25,000; know what it means for your pensionEPS pension: In a recent notification, the central government confirmed that the Employees' Pension Scheme contribution will remain at the ...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Salary up to Rs 25,000: EPFO reveals how you can enrol for EPF, EPS and ELDI schemesThe government recently raised the wage ceiling for the Employees' Provident Fund to Rs 25,000, allowing a broader range of workers to acce...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.13 PM IST