Pension
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NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme with dual benefits to be launched soon, all you need to know
Personal Finance | Jul 02, 2026, 05:04 PM ISTNPS subscribers will have a separate pension account for medical expenses, and they will also receive top-up health insurance benefits.
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NPS Sanchay Yojana: Where and how to open NPS account, benefits and other details
Personal Finance | May 14, 2026, 04:50 PM ISTPFRDA states that the terms and conditions of this scheme, launched specifically for the unorganised sector, will be similar to those of the old NPS.
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Himachal Pradesh Assembly passes bill to deny pension to MLAs disqualified under anti-defection law
India | Apr 03, 2026, 07:52 AM ISTThe Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Members' Allowances and Pension (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was introduced by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
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Union Budget 2026: Big relief for retirees? Minimum pension hike likely, millions to benefit
Budget | Jan 22, 2026, 04:57 PM ISTAs 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
Personal Finance | Jan 21, 2026, 01:38 PM ISTAtal 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
Market | Nov 27, 2025, 03:40 PM ISTNew 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
Personal Finance | Nov 05, 2025, 11:10 AM ISTDigital 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 | Aug 31, 2025, 06:34 AM ISTJagdeep 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
Personal Finance | Jul 01, 2025, 05:55 PM ISTNPS 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 | Jul 01, 2025, 04:22 PM ISTIn 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
Personal Finance | Jun 25, 2025, 05:54 PM ISTIf 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 | Jun 21, 2025, 01:18 PM ISTThe 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
Personal Finance | May 27, 2025, 07:55 PM ISTThe 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, 03:45 PM ISTApplying 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 | Mar 29, 2025, 11:00 PM ISTLaunched 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 | Mar 07, 2025, 11:21 PM ISTGold 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
Personal Finance | Feb 26, 2025, 05:18 PM ISTUniversal 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
Personal Finance | Feb 25, 2025, 03:25 PM ISTActivate 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
Personal Finance | Feb 19, 2025, 02:58 PM ISTSmart 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?
Personal Finance | Feb 15, 2025, 02:24 PM ISTThe 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.