Mysuru: Pensioners protest BSNL Pension Act 2025 amendments
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.
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.
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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.
Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the US announces a historic energy initiative to stabilise Caracas's oil sector and allow its crude into global markets under US oversight. Read the full details.
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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 Minister M P Saminathan highlights funding inequality, as Centre allocates ₹2000+ crore for Sanskrit but under ₹200 crore for Tamil. Read about the cultural festival and calls for linguistic pride.
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.
Jharkhand Congress leaders and workers staged a protest march in Ranchi against the Centre's VB-G-Ram scheme, calling it a dilution of MNREGA's rights-based framework. They demand its rollback.
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.
Esaki Muthu from Chennai returns from Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, an event highlighting the deep cultural link between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi. Discover the historic connection and the 19th-century Tamil satram in Kashi.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.