Supreme Court dismisses Centre's appeal, grants disability pension to Colonel Harinder Pal Singh for injuries sustained during service, including while on leave. Landmark ruling upholds 'national extension of employment' principle.
Specialized Investment Funds see rapid asset growth but face a severe shortage of managers skilled in short-selling, forcing mutual funds to poach from AIFs. Read the full analysis.
PFRDA's major NPS overhaul allows private sector subscribers to withdraw 80% of their corpus and stay invested until 85. New withdrawal options introduced. Read for key details and tax implications.
PFRDA's new NPS rules raise exit age to 85, allow 80% withdrawal for private subscribers, and permit using pension corpus as loan collateral. Get details here.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces Rs 2,155 crore spent on clearing pending dues. The government pledges to settle all arrears by 2027 as state revenue improves. Details inside.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced 70% arrears cleared for pensioners above 70, with the rest due in 40 days. The government has spent Rs 2,155 crore on employee and pensioner dues.
PFRDA slashes mandatory annuity purchase to 20% for non-government NPS subscribers, allowing up to 80% lump sum withdrawal at exit. New rules offer greater control over retirement savings.
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PFRDA merges NPS Tier I Scheme A with Schemes C & E to modernise investments. Existing subscribers have until Dec 25, 2025, to switch corpus. Learn the benefits and your options.
PFRDA officials highlight NPS benefits for all, including gig workers. Learn about tax benefits, investment options, and how to secure a dignified post-retirement life. Start planning today!
Haryana government approves gratuity benefits for employees under the Unified Pension Scheme. This move ensures financial security for thousands of staff members. Read more about the policy details and its impact.
Punjab & Haryana High Court declares prolonged pension delays a fundamental rights violation, ordering immediate action. Read the full judgment and its implications for retirees.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu informed the assembly that 5,356 retired employees are currently receiving the Old Pension Scheme, with the financial burden set to increase. The session also saw BJP walkouts over police action and bill passages
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Telangana High Court dismisses state's appeal, orders family pension for widow after 45-year cohabitation deemed a valid marriage. State failed to prove bigamy.
Meghalaya's Accountant General office held a Pension Adalat to tackle systemic delays. An online submission system for pension & GPF is under development. Read more.
Union Home Ministry refutes Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's 'no funds' claim, detailing Rs 481.6 crore release for disaster management. Get the full facts on the relief fund dispute and state-wise crop damage.
PFRDA chairman S Ramann announces a dedicated NPS fund-of-funds platform to route pension money into AIFs, aiming to provide stable, long-term capital for India's private markets. Discover how this move will reshape domestic capital formation.
The Labour Ministry confirms the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS-95) fund has an actuarial deficit, dashing hopes for a pension increase from Rs 1,000. Read the full details here.
EPS-95 retirees urge PM Modi to intervene for higher pensions, accusing EPFO of non-implementation since 2004 despite court orders. Read their plea for justice.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu cites a steep cut in central grants and borrowing limits for delaying MLA funds and revised salaries. The state's finances are under severe strain. Read more.
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Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu directs ministers to lead pension distribution, highlighting India's largest DBT program. Learn about the coalition's welfare push.
New data reveals 66% of active mid-cap funds underperform benchmarks. Explore whether investors should switch to passive strategies amid shrinking alpha opportunities in India's mutual fund market.
Indian ex-servicemen condemn government's OROP implementation, citing pension disparities and calculation errors. Veterans demand immediate correction of anomalies affecting defense personnel.
SEBI's new circular reclassifies mutual fund investments in REITs as equity instruments from Jan 1, 2026. Learn how this impacts debt funds and AMCs.
Karnataka Food Minister alleges Congress misused Dalit and tribal funds. SCSP/TSP Act implementation failed, leaving communities deprived. Read the full investigation.
More than 7 lakh elderly and persons with disabilities await pensions in Odisha. Minister Nityananda Gond reveals district-wise pendency data and government action plans.
Over 7.11 lakh elderly and persons with disabilities await pensions under Odisha welfare schemes. Minister Nityananda Gond reveals district-wise pendency data and government clearance plans.
Rajasthan employee unions oppose state govt's order requiring institutions to fund pensions independently. Massive protest planned in Jaipur on December 14. Read full details.