The Centre is set to introduce the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) on April 1, providing a fixed pension security to central government employees. Designed within the framework of the National Pension System (NPS), UPS aims to give a guaranteed pension, particularly beneficial for those employees seeking a stable post-retirement income. Central government employees who are … Read more
NPS vs OPS: The Central Pension Accounting Office has recently released updated guidelines aimed at ensuring retired employees of the National Pension System receive their pensions in a timely manner. In a memo dated March 12, 2025, the CPAO has reiterated to officials involved in processing NPS pension cases that they should adhere to the … Read more
BBC Flooding in the basement is one of many incidents at the Princess Alexandra Hospital The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Essex has been plagued by problems with its ageing buildings and equipment in recent years. It has regular difficulties with floods and sewage leaks across its site, which dates back to the 1960s. There have … Read more
Montek Singh Ahluwalia, the former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, has said that selecting the Old Pension Scheme instead of the New Pension Scheme is a bad idea. He noted that the New Pension Scheme (NPS) is adaptable and can be adjusted to accommodate any issues that may arise. Speaking to news agency ANI, … Read more
The newest pension scheme for the government employees — Unified Pension Scheme’s primary objective is to consolidate various pension systems existing in the country into a unified framework. The initiative serves as a clear demonstration of PM Narendra Modi’s steadfast dedication to driving reform efforts that promote sustainable fiscal practices and safeguard the welfare of … Read more
Unified Pension System: The Narendra Modi-led government has approved a new pension scheme, the Unified Pension Scheme, which will come into effect in the next fiscal year, i.e. FY2025-26. After facing much criticism for removing the Old Pension Scheme, the NDA government has introduced the Unified Pension Scheme, which amalgamates the advantages of the previous … Read more
Buoyed by positive investor sentiment and listing gains, more companies have shown their appetite to raise funds through the primary market in FY24 compared to the previous year. About 76 companies accessed the public markets in FY24, raising nearly Rs 62,000 crore through mainboard IPOs. This is 19% higher than the Rs 52,116 crore mobilized … Read more
The AIADMKâs former coordinator, O. Pannerselvam, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, criticised the DMK regime for its âcarelessnessâ over the Andhra Pradesh governmentâs proposed project to build a check-dam on the Palar river. Â In a statement, he said the project launch had exposed a âlack of concernâ on the part of Water Resources Minster … Read more
The Supreme Court of India. | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA Tamil Nadu government moves Supreme Court, says NEET violates basic structure, equality and federalism The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday moved an original suit in the Supreme Court for a declaration that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) as the sole gateway for entry into … Read more
C. T. Ravi. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu BJP general secretary in-charge for Tamil Nadu C. T. Ravi described his and the party’s Tamil Nadu unit chief K. Annamalai’s visits to leaders of both the factions of the AIADMK, former Chief Ministers O. Panneerselvam and Edapaddi K. Palaniswamy as an “effort” to unite the … Read more