Pension
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Indian Railways notifies Extraordinary Pension Rules 2026: Eligibility, benefits and other details
Personal Finance | Sep 23, 2026, 02:18 PM ISTIf a disabled pensioner dies within seven years of disability retirement due to the same injury or disease, the family is entitled to an extraordinary family pension under the relevant category.
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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.