Government employees in Gurgaon staged a protest, submitting a memorandum with demands for regularisation, pension restoration, and pay parity, warning of a nationwide strike on February 12 if issues remain unresolved.
The Tamil Nadu government has approved a compassionate pension scheme for retired employees of Primary Milk Producers' and Milk Consumers' Cooperative Societies, effective this month.
Tamil Nadu gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections. A deep dive into the 234-seat battle, the DMK-led SPA vs AIADMK-BJP NDA, and the numbers shaping the contest. Follow the key political dynamics.
As Pongal nears, Tamil Nadu schools may close from Jan 14-17. No official order yet. Parents and students advised to check school notices for confirmed holiday dates.
CPM state secretary P Shanmugam defends Tamil Nadu's new pension scheme TAPS, questioning AIADMK's EPS for his criticism. Read the full political debate here.
CPM state secretary P Shanmugam supports DMK's Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme, criticising AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami for his opposition. He questions why AIADMK didn't propose a better scheme when in power. Read the full political debate.
Himachal Pradesh govt supports 8.42 lakh beneficiaries with social security pensions. Details on increased amounts for women, disability aid, and educational scholarships inside.
Punjab employee unions held a major convention in Moga, demanding pay scales, old pension revival, and pending allowances. A protest march followed, with a state rally planned for Feb 15.
Tamil Nadu govt issues order for Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), effective Jan 1, 2026. Offers choice to 6 lakh CPS employees. Get all key details here.
Elderly artistes in Haveri, Karnataka, endure severe hardship due to 3-4 year delays in receiving a crucial Rs 2,500 monthly pension. Many struggle for basic needs while awaiting approval.
Tamil Nadu is set to launch South India's first permanent hot air balloon adventure park. Trials are underway in Pollachi, Madurai, and Tiruvannamalai. Read more about this exciting tourism initiative.
GPSSA aligns 2026 pension dates with UAE holidays for early festive payments. Check the full schedule and update your details to avoid disruptions.
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has set its 2026 pension payment calendar, aligning dates with holidays to ensure timely funds for beneficiaries. Check the full schedule and update your details.
NCCPA members staged a protest in Mysuru against the Union govt's amendments to the Pension Act 2025, demanding implementation from 1972 and condemning cuts to TA, DA benefits.
BJP and AIADMK leaders held a pivotal meeting in Chennai to finalise their seat-sharing agreement for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, aiming to challenge the ruling DMK.
Nearly 1 lakh Karnataka government school teachers protested, demanding TET exemption & Old Pension Scheme restoration. Details on their demands and state government's response inside.
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs 7.5% interest on delayed pension to family of DIG who died in 1990. Landmark ruling on delayed gratuity and family pension benefits.
BJP presses AIADMK for a pre-election power-sharing agreement in Tamil Nadu. AIADMK fears such a move could benefit rival DMK. Get the latest political analysis.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launches a Rs 100 crore deep-tech startup policy to transform the state into an innovation hub. Discover how this investment aims to boost R&D and attract global companies.
BJP gears up for Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu with multiple visits by PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Nitin Nabin. Key rally planned in Kanyakumari, alliance talks with OPS, TTV Dhinakaran underway.
As India aims for a developed economy by 2047, retirement security is crucial. Experts propose 5 key NPS reforms in the Union Budget to cover gig workers, self-employed & boost pension assets.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's two-day Tamil Nadu trip concluded without a clear NDA expansion. Key meetings with AIADMK's EPS, PMK, and DMDK did not materialize. Read about BJP's strategy for the upcoming state elections.
Tamil Nadu's new State Indicator Framework reveals superior outcomes in health, education, jobs, and gender parity compared to all-India figures. Discover the data driving the state's success.
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs PSPCL to pay 100% family pension to a widow, ruling state cannot retain any portion when other beneficiaries become ineligible. Read the landmark judgment.
Retired Kerala govt employees under NPS will hold a relay protest from Jan 16, demanding a decent minimum pension and a return to the old statutory scheme, inspired by Tamil Nadu's move.
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami accuses the DMK government of tricking employees with a renamed pension scheme, vows to form the next Tamil Nadu government. Read the full story.
TVK chief coordinator K A Sengottaiyan criticizes DMK's Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme as an election gimmick. He discusses Vijay's political future, alliance dynamics, and the public's desire for a new face in Tamil Nadu politics. Read more.
Former FM P Chidambaram states Tamil Nadu's new pension scheme TAPS is feasible with strict financial management. He urges focus on boosting state's own tax revenue. Read more.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces Rs 3000 Pongal cash gift for ration card holders and a major pension scheme reform for government employees, marking key welfare moves in an election year.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu in the 2026 assembly elections, citing strong public support and a weakening DMK.