TN Approves Pension for Retired Milk Cooperative Staff
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.
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.
Pension regulator PFRDA has set up a 15-member committee to explore and create regulations for assured payouts under the National Pension System, aiming to enhance retirement income security.
Karnataka government directs six state universities to rent unused buildings and shut low-enrollment courses to boost revenue. Grants released for pensions, but universities say funds are insufficient.
Mangalore University considers creating a Pension Fund Trust to ensure timely pension payments for retired employees, addressing long-standing cash crunch issues.
PFRDA establishes a 15-member expert committee to develop regulations for assured retirement payouts under NPS, aiming to enhance income security for subscribers.
PFRDA Chairman Deepak Mohanty says Pension Bazaar will revolutionize pension uptake, similar to Policybazaar's impact on insurance, aiming for wider financial inclusion in India.
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.
Staff at University of Peshawar demand federal takeover as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government fails to pay salaries and pensions for months. Read about the escalating crisis.
Delhi High Court directs Centre to consider including names of retired employee's live-in partner and children in pension order, setting aside CAT's 2018 decision. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Delhi High Court directs Centre to review plea for including live-in partners in family pension scheme for government employees. Landmark case could redefine beneficiary norms.
West Bengal's higher education department grants relaxation till June 30 for pension disbursement. Teachers' bodies oppose centralizing pensions via DPPG, calling it an attack on university autonomy. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Left-aligned university teachers' associations in Kolkata reject a state pension plan offering only 75% provisional payout. They call it an attack on university autonomy and question the fate of the remaining 25%. Read the full story.
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.
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.
A retired headmaster in Gajapati district allegedly drew double pension & gratuity for 15 years due to a procedural lapse. Officials probe administrative negligence. Read the full investigation.
Kerala High Court directs state to reconsider revised pension for KSRTC staff retired before Jan 1, 2022. Orders must be passed within three months after hearing petitioners.
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.
Former US President Joe Biden receives a massive $417,000 yearly pension, surpassing his presidential salary. Details on his dual retirement funds and taxpayer-funded perks inside.
FUTAB opposes pension denial to 2,650+ Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University retirees. Govt grants withheld; officials cite information gap. Read the full story.
PFRDA's new NPS model reduces mandatory annuities, allows 100% equity. Dhirendra Kumar argues this flexibility beats rigid, one-size-fits-all pension rules. Read why this is a win for Indian retirees.
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.