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  Pakistan's 'bold' solution to economic woes: Cut pensions of those who served the nation

  World | January 02, 2025 16:22 IST

  The changes, set to take effect from January 1, will apply to both retired civil and military personnel. Additionally, many serving federal government employees who receive both salaries and pensions will also be impacted.

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  New Year 2025: From UPI to pension, key changes in various sectors in upcoming year | Check details

  Business | December 31, 2024 17:08 IST

  The new year is set to bring major changes in personal finances, lifestyle, education, and careers, among other areas. Here are some of the key changes that will affect various sectors.

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  LPG price, pension, fixed deposit: Key changes that will impact India’s middle class from January 1

  Business | December 26, 2024 17:45 IST

  Key changes from January 1: Taxpayers will face stricter GST compliance regulations starting from January 1, 2025 and one of the significant changes is the mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), which will be gradually implemented for all taxpayers accessing GST portals, enhancing security.

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  EPFO: Have you not filed wage details yet? Retirement fund body extends date for last time

  Business | December 18, 2024 14:12 IST

  Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) said it has received requests from employers and employers’ Associations for filing the details of higher wages.

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  Delhi govt to add 80,000 beneficiaries under old-age pension scheme | Eligibility, benefit, process

  November 25, 2024 18:16 IST

  The Delhi govt has decided to add 80,000 more beneficiaries to the old-age pension scheme. The portal which was opened for registration on Sunday has received 10,000 applications so far. The govt has also announced its plan to provide Rs 5,000 to differently-abled individuals.

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  Kejriwal makes THIS major announcement on pension for retired employees ahead of Delhi polls

  Delhi | November 25, 2024 13:31 IST

  The eligible people can apply for the pension by filling up a form on the e-district portal of Delhi govt and even as the application system will go live on Nov 24, it will remain functional until 80,000 applications are received.

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  8th Pay Commission and Unified Pension Scheme 2025: What do you need to know? Details

  November 20, 2024 16:57 IST

  The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) launches in 2025, offering guaranteed lifetime pensions for government employees. Know how the 8th Pay Commission’s fitment factor may impact salaries and pensions, including expected increases and eligibility criteria.

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  Pension alert: Ten days left to submit life certificate, if you miss the deadline then...

  November 20, 2024 14:30 IST

  Pensioners and family pensioners can submit their life certificates through Jeevan Pramaan Portal, Doorstep Banking (DSB) agents, biometric devices in post offices, and physical Jeevan Pramaan forms at bank branches.

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  Good news for pensioners: EPFO likely to disburse pension on Oct 29 due to Diwali festival

  Business | October 29, 2024 18:08 IST

  The EPFO further said in the circular that all field offices shall send the monthly BRS (bank reconciliation statements) to banks in such a way that pension gets credited to pensioners account on or before last working day of the month.

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  Central govt pensioners to get additional pension after turning 80: Check new guidelines here

  Business | October 25, 2024 21:22 IST

  By implementing these changes, DoPPW seeks to make the system more accessible, helping senior pensioners navigate their benefits with greater ease and efficiency.

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  Life certificate: How can senior citizens submit Jeevan Pramaan certificate online? Check details

  Business | October 25, 2024 20:34 IST

  Jeevan Pramaan certificate is mandatory to be presented every year for a retired person to continue to receive pension. The last date for submitting the certificate for this year is November 30. Check details on how and where to apply.

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  Good news for pensioners: Centre issues guidelines for addressing grievances online

  Business | October 21, 2024 18:43 IST

  The new guidelines, issued by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions are aimed at making the complaint filing process more sensitive, accessible and effective.

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  EPFO members can get Rs 10,000 monthly pension even if basic salary is Rs 15,000 | Know how

  Business | October 09, 2024 17:28 IST

  Here is a simplified calculation showing how your pension entitlement could reach Rs 10,000 per month by the time you retire.

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  NPS Vatsalya: Just invest Rs 10,000 annually for your child, check how much to earn after 18 years

  September 19, 2024 23:38 IST

  NPS Vatsalya: If parents contribute Rs 10,000 annually to their child's NPS Vatsalya account for 18 years, a fund of Rs 5 lakh will be accumulated at an estimated return of 10%.

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  Nirmala Sitharaman launches NPS Vatsalya scheme: Know eligibility, application process and more

  September 18, 2024 18:48 IST

  NPS Vatsalya Scheme Overview: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced the NPS Vatsalya scheme, allowing parents to open pension accounts for their minor children. Aimed at securing long-term financial stability, the scheme converts to a regular NPS account when the child turns 18.

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  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to launch NPS Vatsalya Scheme for pensioners today

  Business | September 18, 2024 7:08 IST

  NPS Vatsalya Scheme: The Union Finance Minister will also launch an online platform for subscribing to NPS Vatsalya, release of scheme brochure, and distribute Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) cards to new minor subscribers.

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  Postal department to provide doorstep services to submit digital life certificates

  Business | September 13, 2024 18:11 IST

  This initiative is part of the upcoming DLC Campaign 3.0, which the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) will roll out from November 1-30, 2024. The campaign will take place across all district headquarters and major cities in India.

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  Maharashtra government offers employees, officials choice of UPS, NPS and revised pension scheme

  Maharashtra | September 05, 2024 13:12 IST

  Maharashtra news: The employee unions had expressed their reservations as they wanted the state government to reconsider its decision and give options to the employees. They had pressed for the implementation of the revised pension scheme announced in the state legislature.

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  Good news for EPS pensioners: Nationwide pension access from any bank, any branch starting January 1

  September 04, 2024 16:23 IST

  In its next phase, the CPPS will transition to an Aadhaar-based payment system (ABPS), further streamlining the process. This new centralised system replaces the existing decentralised model, reducing costs and removing the need for pensioners to visit banks for verification.

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  8th Pay Commission: Check expected salary, pension revisions, implementation date, and key details

  Budget | September 03, 2024 12:23 IST

  The 8th Pay Commission is a proposed initiative aimed at revising the salaries, allowances, and pension benefits for employees of the central government. However, the commission has not yet been officially established for it.