TN Govt's Rs 3000 Pongal Gift for 2.2 Crore Families
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces enhanced Pongal gift of Rs 3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane for over 2.2 crore ration card holders. Total cost Rs 6936 crore. Read details.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces enhanced Pongal gift of Rs 3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane for over 2.2 crore ration card holders. Total cost Rs 6936 crore. Read details.
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.
Tamil Nadu government announces TAPS, fulfilling a 23-year demand of employees. DMK allies celebrate while BJP, PMK criticize it as an election tactic. Details inside.
Kerala government employees and teachers will form a human chain on Jan 22 demanding the old pension scheme, salary revision, and pending DA. Read about their key demands and the state's financial crisis.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu to bolster NDA's alliance cohesion and strategy against the DMK-led front. Key meetings with BJP leaders and allies like AIADMK's EPS are on the agenda.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Tamil Nadu for a crucial two-day visit, focusing on BJP's organizational strength and outreach in the poll-bound state. Key meetings and public engagements lined up.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin announces Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), a New Year gift for over 6 lakh govt employees. Scheme offers 50% of last salary as pension. Read details.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin unveils a new assured pension scheme for state government employees, promising 50% of last drawn salary as pension and regular DA hikes. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu govt announces Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), offering 50% of last drawn pay as pension, ahead of planned protests. A move blending OPS benefits with fiscal caution.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin unveils a new assured pension scheme for state employees, promising 50% pension and regular DA hikes. Read the full details here.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin will announce the state's decision on restoring the Old Pension Scheme on Jan 3, potentially averting a govt employee strike from Jan 6. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu government allocates ₹183 crore for Pongal bonus and festival assistance, benefiting 9.9 lakh employees and pensioners. Unions call it an 'eyewash' and threaten strike over OPS demands.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
Haryana cabinet approves Old Pension Scheme for 347 transport officials, provides compassionate job to ASI's widow, and amends land deed law. Key decisions from Chandigarh meeting.
The 2023 North East Monsoon concluded in Tamil Nadu with a 3% rainfall deficit. Key districts faced shortfalls, impacting agriculture. Get the full IMD report and regional analysis here.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces a govt job for ASI Sandeep Lathar's widow and expands the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Scheme. Cabinet also approves OPS for drivers and cracks down on illegal property registrations.
A high-level Tamil Nadu committee reviewed recommendations for a unified pension scheme. The final decision will be taken by CM Stalin's cabinet on January 6. The panel also discussed the ongoing teachers' pay disparity protest.
Political parties in Tamil Nadu slam recent violence & drug incidents, demand CM Stalin's action. Leaders cite attacks on migrants, police threats, and failed ganja control.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tamil Nadu's Trichy and Pudukottai on January 4 and 5 for BJP meetings, a public rally, and Pongal festivities. Details on election strategy and alliance talks inside.
In a major leadership overhaul, the Tamil Nadu police department transferred and promoted over 70 officers. Key appointments include new commissioners for Avadi and Tambaram, and a new DGP for Armed Police. Read the full list of changes.
A Tamil Nadu committee proposes blending old and new pension benefits. The plan aims to meet employee demands while ensuring the state's long-term financial sustainability. Read the full report details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses petition by Haryana employees challenging the cut-off date for the Old Pension Scheme. The court upholds the state's policy decision. Read for details.
Uttar Pradesh's old age pension scheme expands to 67.5 lakh beneficiaries after adding 9.83 lakh in 2025. Digital drives weed out ineligible names, ensuring support reaches the deserving elderly.
Experts propose a radical pension model for Viksit Bharat: start contributions at birth with a govt seed fund. This could secure a ₹2.1 lakh monthly pension by 60, tackling India's ageing crisis. Read the full proposal.
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal alleges the central government has failed to transfer welfare pensions, despite the state advancing Rs 25 crore. Over 8.4 lakh beneficiaries affected.