The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was introduced in 2015 to provide a guaranteed pension of up to Rs 5,000 to its subscribers. The scheme offers five fixed pension options: Rs 1,000, Rs 2,000, Rs 3,000, Rs 4,000, and Rs 5,000. Individuals aged between 18 and 40 can enroll in the scheme, ensuring a secure pension … Read more
India’s ageing population will rise from 8.4% in 2011 to 15% in 2036, as per a population projection report By Reya Mehrotra For Gurugram-based Arushi Guliani, motherhood isn’t on the cards for a good few years. She does plan to be a hands-on mother one day, but for now, the pandemic has made her more … Read more
MUMBAI: India’s parliament on Wednesday passed “historic” labour laws that the government says help workers and business alike, but activists fear a loss of labour rights in a push for profits. Experts said the laws – aimed at protecting workers and streamlining labyrinthine regulation – exempt tens of thousands of smaller firms, and rob workers … Read more
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the Modi government of destroying the informal sector of the economy and trying to enslave it. He charged that the government wants to break this sector and called upon the entire country to unite and fight against this. He cited demonetisation, “wrong” GST and the lockdown … Read more