Kerala Retirees Protest from Jan 16, Seek NPS Scrapping
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.
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.
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 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.
The Joint Action Committee in Punjab has initiated a massive statewide protest against the state government's proposed power reforms, demanding the withdrawal of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2024. Learn about the demands and impact.
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.
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.
Tamil Nadu government designates over 50 locations, including courts, hospitals, and prisons, for video-conferencing of witnesses under the new BNSS Act. This move aims to streamline judicial processes and aid distant witnesses.
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.
Hundreds of Rajasthan government employees staged a massive protest in Jaipur, demanding action on 1.25 lakh vacant posts and salary anomalies. Will the state government act before the budget session? Read more.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss announces a major political alliance in Tamil Nadu, criticizes DMK's governance, rising state debt, and unfulfilled investment promises. Details inside.
Bihar State Civil Court Employees' Association announces a two-day silent protest in January 2026 over pending service demands like pay revision and SOP. Read details.
Tamil Nadu's Naan Mudhalvan scheme tackles coaching inequality, offering financial aid and training. Results show a sharp rise in UPSC qualifiers, restoring aspirational confidence across the state.
Tamil Nadu government facilitates voter enrollment for 1.85 lakh applicants by offering free, manual nativity certificates from Dec 26 to Jan 25, 2026. Get your documents now!
The Union Cabinet approved the 8th Pay Commission's Terms of Reference. Learn how the fitment factor, projected between 1.83-2.57, will shape salaries for 1 crore central government employees and pensioners.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin asserts the Dravidian model government will protect religious harmony and vows voters will reject BJP in the next assembly polls. Read his full speech from Kallakurichi.
Tamil Nadu government promotes 25 IAS officers across batches. Seven 1995-batch officers elevated to Chief Secretary cadre, effective Jan 1, 2026. Key appointments in finance, health, and metro rail.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹289.63 crore from SDRF for 3.60 lakh farmers affected by Nov-Dec 2024 heavy rains & Jan 2025 unseasonal rainfall. Read the full story for details.