2026 Social Security COLA: 2.8% Hike, New Payment Schedule
Millions of Americans will see larger Social Security checks in 2026 due to a 2.8% COLA increase. Learn about the new payment dates, tax limits, and how much more you'll get.
Millions of Americans will see larger Social Security checks in 2026 due to a 2.8% COLA increase. Learn about the new payment dates, tax limits, and how much more you'll get.
As Parliament gears up for the 2026 Budget Session, high-stakes bills on simultaneous elections, higher education, and financial markets await final clearance. Get the full analysis of India's legislative roadmap.
Secure Nation Expo 2026, India's leading homeland security exhibition, is scheduled for February 4-6 in Greater Noida. Discover cutting-edge tech and strategic insights. Read more.
Australia enforces a landmark social media ban for under-16s. Could India and other nations follow? Explore the global debate on child safety online and its potential impact.
Explore the legal standing of gig workers' unions in India, the impact of the New Year's Eve strike, and how proposed social security rules could change the game for 12.7 million platform workers.
India's UPI boom enables 'digital beggars' on live streams, but experts warn of scams. Learn how QR code donations bypass safety nets and risk your data.
Ahead of the Social Security Code rollout, 60% of Indian companies have doubled childcare budgets since 2022. Explore how this shift aids talent retention and workforce diversity.
Essential UPSC analysis for Jan 4, 2026: US capture of Venezuela's Maduro, significance of Buddha Piprahwa relics, white-bellied heron habitat concerns, parliamentary privileges, and the new Social Security Code. Boost your exam prep now!
AAP MP Raghav Chadha welcomes Centre's draft Social Security Rules for gig workers under new labour codes, calling it a move towards recognition and dignity. Details inside.
Congress attacks Modi govt's proposed 90-day work rule for gig workers, calling it inadequate. Learn about the social security debate and what it means for India's platform workforce.
India's Labour Ministry proposes a 90-day annual work threshold for gig workers to qualify for social security. Learn about the draft rules under the Social Security Code 2020.
India's gig workers must work at least 90 days a year to qualify for social security benefits under new rules. Learn the full details and impact.
Draft rules propose gig workers must engage with a platform for 90 days in a year to get social security like insurance and pension. Read the key details.
Kolkata Police warns of a new USSD code scam where fraudsters take over banking accounts. Learn the dangerous codes and how to protect yourself immediately.
French President Macron proposes a ban on social media for children under 15 from September 2026. The plan includes age verification and parental consent. Learn the details and global implications.
The US Social Security Administration has published the official SSDI payment schedule for January 2026. Learn the key factors determining your deposit date and stay updated.
Millions of US Social Security & SSI beneficiaries to receive three payments in December 2025, plus a 2.8% COLA increase effective Dec 31. Check new payment dates and amounts.
Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir imposes a 60-day ban on VPN services to prevent their misuse for illegal activities and cyber threats. Authorities urge public compliance.
Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur clarifies security deployment is strictly based on threat perception, not for status. Details on the state's professional approach to VIP protection.
Delhi Police conducts large-scale verification drives and deploys extensive security measures across the capital to ensure safety during New Year and Republic Day celebrations. Read more.
Judicial Watch sues US govt for Secret Service records after Code Pink protesters confronted President Trump at a DC steakhouse. Concerns mount over presidential security lapses. Read the full story.
Explore how the simple 'collar' acts as a powerful social marker in India, dividing blue-collar and white-collar workers and shaping identity, dignity, and policy. Understand its deep-rooted impact.
JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur will implement a QR code-based access control system from January 1 to enhance security and restrict entry to authorized members only. Learn about the new digital entry process.
Kathua SSP assesses security in Billawar & Malhar's tough terrain ahead of New Year 2026. Read about the preparedness drive in J&K's mountainous belts.
The Indian Army relaxes its blanket ban on social media, permitting over 11.5 lakh soldiers limited use of apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Signal under strict guidelines. Learn about the new policy's key rules.
The Indian Army has issued a new policy for personnel's use of social media apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and X. Key rules include view-only access on some platforms and strict messaging guidelines. Read the full details here.
A 19-year-old from Jaipur was arrested for an AI-based QR code scam that diverted high-value UPI payments. Jaipur police will question him to uncover more frauds. Read the full investigation details.
Haryana's higher education department mandates all colleges and universities to monitor their social media handles to prevent misuse and ensure compliance with UGC guidelines. Learn the new directives.
A Microsoft engineer clarifies his team's AI and Rust project is research, not a plan to rewrite Windows. Get the full story on Microsoft's actual Rust adoption.
Punjab Police book Moga youth for posting videos with illegal weapons on social media. Case filed under Arms Act. Read details of the police action.