Meghalaya cabinet approves revised pay for SSA & ad-hoc teachers, effective April 2026. CM Sangma fulfills pre-Christmas commitment, addressing long-standing demands for structured pay and job security.
Patna University Teachers' Association threatens mass casual leave & dharna on Jan 17 if demands, including 6-month maternity leave and promotions, are not met by Jan 16. Read full details.
A 73-year-old retired VAO in Trichy sentenced to 2 years in prison for demanding a ₹2000 bribe in 2007. The vigilance department's trap led to his conviction.
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses petitions by retired aided school staff seeking pension parity with government employees. Court rules pension not automatic under grant-in-aid. Details inside.
A retired FCI official and former hockey player was killed by a BMW in a hit-and-run near Eden Gardens. Police are investigating as the driver remains at large. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court has taken steps to utilise retired High Court judges to tackle the massive backlog of 63.6 lakh pending cases. New guidelines address seniority concerns to facilitate appointments. Read more.
Himachal Pradesh High Court threatens contempt action against Finance Secretary for defying Supreme Court order to clear pending dues of retired judges. Next hearing could trigger punitive steps.
A 75-year-old retired MSEDCL officer was assaulted and robbed of his gold chain worth Rs 1.5 lakh in Pune's Hadapsar. Wanowrie police are investigating the incident which occurred on December 12. Read for details.
A 78-year-old retired banker in Pune was cheated of Rs 63 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud involving fake 'digital arrest' and links to a Cambodia human trafficking case. Read the full details of the scam.
Brazilian footballer Osvaldo Dos Santos Neto allegedly attacked a retired US cop & bar staff in Thailand after refusing to pay a 5,100 baht bill. Read the full details.
A 61-year-old retired professor in Kolhapur was swindled of Rs 79 lakh by cybercriminals posing as police. The scammers threatened a 'digital arrest' over a fake Rs 538 crore scam. Read how the fraud unfolded.
Central Railway converts retired coaches into 24x7 multi-cuisine restaurants at four new stations. 10-year contracts offered to attract major food brands. E-auction on Dec 22.
Rajasthan High Court grants ₹15.57 lakh relief to 80-year-old lecturer Shakuntala Patni after a 29-year legal struggle. The court criticises systemic delays and orders payment within a month.
Hundreds of Dakshina Kannada teachers have spent from their own pockets for two years to buy eggs for midday meals, awaiting government refunds. Read about their struggle.
15 teachers' unions in Punjab stage statewide protests against alleged harassment during election duty. They demand compensation for families of deceased teachers and better safety measures. Read more.
A retired Army officer who beat cancer was killed in a hit-and-run in Delhi's Dwarka. In a separate incident, a young restaurant owner died after his car hit a tree. Police investigate both cases.
Government school teachers in Punjab will protest outside Deputy Commissioners' offices today, demanding resolution of long-pending issues including old pension scheme restoration.
Massive teachers' strike in Maharashtra closes 25,000+ schools. Protests target Sanch Manyata rules & mandatory TET, risking 18,000 school closures and 25,000 job losses. Details inside.
Janshakti Janata Dal leader Tej Pratap Yadav lodges FIR against retired IPS Amitabh Kumar Das for alleged defamatory remarks on YouTube. Read the full story.
A retired BMTC driver in Bengaluru strangled his paralyzed wife before dying by suicide. The tragic incident in Jalahalli highlights caregiver stress and mental health crises. Read the full report.
Teachers' associations in Nagpur call for a strike on Friday over salary, pension, and regularization issues. The state government warns of disciplinary action. Details inside.
A 65-year-old retired BMTC driver in Bengaluru strangled his paralyzed wife before ending his own life. The couple's son revealed his father had made threats for two years. Read the full report.
Calcutta High Court sets aside creation of 1,600 supernumerary posts for work & physical education teachers. Justice Basu rejects gap-filling argument. Read the full story.
Allahabad High Court dismisses a retired engineer's plea, stating inquiry for alleged corruption can continue post-retirement. Court emphasizes need to curb graft in government departments.
APSRTC union urges govt to restore free medicines for retired employees, citing hardship after merger. They demand a return to the pre-merger medical scheme benefits. Read more.
A 72-year-old retired bank employee from Karnataka lost over Rs 21 lakh after clicking a fraudulent Facebook ad. The scam involved a fake bank card offer. Learn how to protect yourself from such online fraud.
Mumbai police register FIR against a 67-year-old retired inspector for sexually harassing a 9-year-old girl inside a Borivali East society lift under the POCSO Act.
A 72-year-old retired bank employee in Karnataka lost Rs 21 lakh after clicking on a deceptive Facebook ad promising special benefits. Read the full story and learn how to protect yourself from online fraud.
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.
Phool Singh, a 90-year-old retired army man, died after falling from his unguarded terrace in Gurgaon's Tikli village. Police found no foul play. Read the full report.