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  Union Budget 2026: Big relief for retirees? Minimum pension hike likely, millions to benefit

  Budget | January 22, 2026 16:57 IST

  As per sources, a major announcement for pensioners associated with the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is likely to be made in the budget or shortly thereafter.

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  Atal Pension Yojana: Cabinet approves continuation of APY till 2030-31, details here

  January 21, 2026 13:38 IST

  Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was launched on May 9, 2015 with the objective of providing old-age income security to workers in the unorganised sector.

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  New rules from December 1: Five key changes set to affect pensions, tax and household budgets

  November 27, 2025 15:40 IST

  New rules from December 1: These changes are crucial because they will directly affect monthly budgets, savings, and essential services.

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  Digital life certificate update: This initiative to make things easier for pensioners - Full details

  November 05, 2025 11:10 IST

  Digital Life Certificate: It is a digital certificate that helps confirm a pensioner’s life status by utilising Aadhaar-based biometric verification.

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  Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar applies for pension as ex-MLA in Rajasthan

  India | August 31, 2025 6:34 IST

  Jagdeep Dhankhar, who represented the Kishangarh Assembly constituency as a Congress MLA from 1993 to 1998, received a pension as a former legislator until July 2019. It was discontinued after he was appointed the governor of West Bengal.

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  NPS Balance: From UMANG app to missed call, here are some easiest ways to check it instantly

  July 01, 2025 17:55 IST

  NPS Balance: If you invest in NPS, you may get tax exemption and are also liable to regular monthly income, along with a good amount at the time of retirement.

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  Bihar Cabinet clears pension scheme for performing artists, announces Rs 3,000 monthly support

  Bihar | July 01, 2025 16:22 IST

  In a statement, the Bihar government said that the artists associated with traditional, classical, visual and performing arts residing in rural and urban areas of the state will be given a monthly pension of Rs 3000.

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  Good news for central govt employees! Deadline to opt for UPS extended from June 30 to this date

  June 25, 2025 17:54 IST

  If a person has recently become a central government employee, he/she needs to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme within thirty days of joining.

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  Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hikes pension for elderly, divyangs, and widows to Rs 1,100 ahead of polls

  Bihar | June 21, 2025 13:18 IST

  The Bihar CM said that the government will ensure the amount is transferred directly into the bank accounts of all beneficiaries by the 10th of every month, starting next month.

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  Pension rule change for Central govt employees in PSUs, dismissed staff to lose retirement benefits

  May 27, 2025 19:55 IST

  The Centre has amended pension rules to deny retirement benefits to PSU employees dismissed for misconduct, aiming to boost accountability and curb corruption.

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  All High Court judges entitled to full, equal pension: Supreme Court upholds 'one rank one pension'

  India | May 19, 2025 15:45 IST

  Applying the principle of “one rank, one pension”, a bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih observed that full pension will be paid to all judges irrespective of when they were appointed

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  Around 31 lakh defence pensioners onboarded on SPARSH platform: Defence Ministry

  India | March 29, 2025 23:00 IST

  Launched in October 2020, SPARSH is part of the 'Digital India' initiative, aimed at providing a comprehensive, transparent, and efficient solution for managing defence pensions.

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  Do you want better return than Fixed Deposits? | Here are some great options for you

  Business | March 07, 2025 23:21 IST

  Gold has always been considered the most reliable way to protect against inflation. You can invest in physical gold, gold ETFs or sovereign gold bonds.

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  Universal Pension Scheme: Is Modi government planning voluntary pension scheme open to all? Details

  February 26, 2025 17:18 IST

  Universal Pension Scheme: According to the report, the move is aimed at bringing together all existing pension schemes under one umbrella.

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  How to reactivate your frozen NPS account: Step-by-step guide

  February 25, 2025 15:25 IST

  Activate Frozen NPS Account Online: There are various options through which you can reactivate your NPS account - online, offline and by addressing KYC rejection.

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  Smart Pension plan by LIC: Check key features, eligibility and other details

  February 19, 2025 14:58 IST

  Smart Pension Plan LIC: Depending on the annuity mode, LIC has fixed the minimum annuity amount which is Rs 1,000.

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  Unified Pension Scheme to be implemented from April 1: Who will benefit and how much?

  February 15, 2025 14:24 IST

  The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will be implemented from April 1, 2025, as an alternative to NPS. Find out who is eligible, pension benefits, government contributions, and how UPS compares to OPS and NPS.

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  Madhya Pradesh to increase 'Ladli Behna Yojana' amount to Rs 3,000 in future: CM Mohan Yadav

  Madhya Pradesh | February 11, 2025 9:46 IST

  Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav has announced an increase in Ladli Behna Yojana financial assistance from Rs 1,250 to Rs 3,000. The government also transferred Rs 1,553 crore to 1.27 crore women beneficiaries.

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  How much can you invest in NPS? Secure lakhs in monthly pension

  January 25, 2025 23:04 IST

  Know how to invest in NPS to secure a monthly pension of up to Rs 1 lakh. Discover strategies for retirement planning and maximizing your NPS benefits.

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  EPFO's centralised pension payment system fully operational: Know how will CPPS help pensioners?

  January 07, 2025 16:10 IST

  The EPFO has launched its Centralised Pension Payment System (CPPS), now fully operational across all 122 regional offices. This system allows pensioners nationwide to access their pensions seamlessly from any bank branch.