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.
2025 saw landmark reforms in India's retirement landscape. Explore key changes to NPS flexibility and stricter EPF withdrawal rules, and learn how they impact your financial future.
A delegation of advocates met UP CM Yogi Adityanath, demanding inclusion in Ayushman Bharat, a ₹15,000 monthly pension, and a ₹5,000 stipend for new lawyers. Read about their key demands.
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.
The Jactto-Geo strike in Tamil Nadu from January 6 threatens revision classes for board exams. Teachers demand pension scheme rollback, pay parity, and filled vacancies. School heads express concern over student impact.
Chennai schools reopening post-holidays face revision class disruptions due to Jactto-Geo strike demanding pension scheme changes & pay parity. Key dates & demands inside.
A Junagadh trader's complaint reveals a Rs 52.83 lakh fraud by a Valsad firm manager, impacting over a dozen local peanut businesses. Police have registered a case under BNS.
A Kashmiri shawl seller was brutally assaulted and forced to chant religious slogans in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the hate crime. Read the full report.
A Kashmiri shawl seller was brutally assaulted and forced to chant religious slogans in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Read the full report.
Madras High Court clarifies that a state govt's freedom fighter pension does not create an automatic right to the Central govt's pension. The conditions of the Union scheme must be independently satisfied. Learn more about the key ruling.
A pilot audit in Telangana reveals 10% of social pension beneficiaries are ineligible, including govt employees' families & car owners. State plans massive clean-up. Read details.
Uttarakhand cabinet approves major policy changes including healthcare reforms, tax cuts on clean fuels, higher pensions for artists, and incentives for doctors in remote areas. Read the full details.
Omendra Singh, a 46-year-old solar trader in Kanpur, died by suicide after alleged fraud by his partner. Police have launched a search for the accused. Read the full details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs PSEB to release pension with 9% interest to adopted son after 19-year legal fight, upholding adoption validity. Justice served.
PFRDA's latest NPS reforms reduce lock-in to 15 years, ease annuitization rules, and add gold ETFs. Discover how these changes strengthen retirement planning for Indians.
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Haryana govt to give pension to mother of deceased teacher, ruling nomination by husband doesn't bar claim. Read the full story.
Calcutta High Court overturns anticipatory bail for Rajganj BDO Prasanta Barman in Salt Lake gold trader murder. Ordered to surrender within 72 hours. Details inside.
A Sambhal woman allegedly conspired with lovers to murder her husband, dismember his body, and scatter the parts. Police found crucial evidence after a missing head delayed identification.
Kerala's Sthree Suraksha Scheme offers ₹1000 monthly pension to unemployed women. Applications open from Dec 22. Check eligibility, required documents, and how to apply online.
Himachal Pradesh govt extends Mukhya Mantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojana to urban areas, offering One Time Settlement up to ₹1 lakh for small shopkeepers with NPAs. Learn eligibility and benefits.
Himachal Pradesh government launches a comprehensive welfare scheme for small traders across all Urban Local Bodies. The scheme offers financial aid and pension benefits. Learn more about eligibility and application.
A 45-year-old meat trader was assaulted in Aligarh on suspicion of transporting prohibited animal meat. Police have arrested one accused and registered an FIR against 18-19 persons. Read the full details.
Meghalaya govt releases Rs 1,602.9 crore, including advance salaries for 50,000 employees & pensions for 30,000+ to boost Christmas & New Year celebrations. Read details.
PFRDA amends rules, giving NPS subscribers more control over fund managers and investment choices. Learn how these changes impact your retirement corpus.
Telangana High Court orders state govt to immediately begin pension process for retired judge Justice G Sridevi. Status report due by Jan 5, 2026. Read the full story.
CGST Rohtak arrests Sonipat pharma trader Pawel Garg for alleged GST evasion of Rs 21.30 crore on sales of Rs 118.49 crore. Raid uncovers unaccounted transactions. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu government faces pressure from multiple employee unions demanding pension restoration and job security. A ministerial panel is set for talks as protests escalate. Read more.
Maharashtra govt eliminates mandatory no-dues & inquiry certificates for retiring employees, ensuring timely pension processing. A major reform to prevent financial hardship.
Maharashtra govt scraps mandatory no-dues certificates for retiring employees, aiming to expedite pension processing and prevent financial hardship. Learn about the key reforms.
PFRDA's new NPS norms boost lump sum withdrawal to 80% for private subscribers, raise exit age to 85, and allow loans against corpus. Key changes explained.