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Commuted pension restoration in 11 years instead of 15? Employees’ body writes to PM Modi on ToR gaps

After the 8th Pay Commission was announced in January this year, the government had sought suggestions from the NC JCM…

November 19, 2025 18:04 IST

Pension update 2025: Centre restricts recovery of excess payment from pensioners

Big relief for central govt pensioners: Centre clarifies pension rule — no recovery of excess payment unless …

The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has issued a fresh order ensuring that once a pension or family…

November 3, 2025 12:23 IST

Gratuity payment rules 2025: Rs 25 lakh maximum limit won't apply to THESE employees — Govt's clarification

Big update on central employees’ Rs 25 lakh gratuity rules: Govt issues clarification on who is eligible under new CCS Pension Rules

Gratuity payment rules 2025: The Central Government has clarified that only regular central civil servants covered under the CCS (Pension)…

Updated: October 26, 2025 11:31 IST

One in 25 of central govt staff opts for guaranteed pension

The low adoption of UPS could be attributed to a lack of awareness and to some extent resistance from paramilitary…

October 23, 2025 19:42 IST

India ranks last in Global Pension Index 2025 with D grade, lags behind even Indonesia, Thailand

This year, India ranked last out of 104 countries in the Global Pension Index. India’s overall score was 43.8 —…

October 23, 2025 13:31 IST

DA Hike January 2026: How much dearness allowance could central government employees get next?

As 7th Pay Commission term nears end, will DA merger happen before 8th Pay Commission takes effect?

The next Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for central government employees and pensioners is due in January 2026 — the first…

Updated: October 17, 2025 12:37 IST

Digital Life Certificate submission: Key dates, submission rules, and whether physical Jeevan Pramaan is still required

DLC/Jeevan Pramaan Patra is a biometric-enabled Aadhaar-based life certificate for pensioners. DLC is generated for individual pensioner using their Aadhaar…

October 15, 2025 13:12 IST

The coal ministry is proposing to come out with a new legislation to ensure social security and pensionary benefits to coal workers

Coal Ministry proposes bill to provide pension benefits, social security to coal workers

The coal ministry plans to replace the 77-year-old Coal Mines Provident Fund Act with new legislation to strengthen social security,…

October 8, 2025 15:56 IST

Important EPFO meeting on October 10-11: Decision possible to increase minimum pension

After 11 years, EPFO set to revise Rs 1,000 minimum pension? Key decision expected in upcoming board meeting

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is likely to discuss a proposal to raise the minimum pension under the Employees’…

October 6, 2025 19:59 IST

National Pension System, PFRDA, REITS, AIFs, investment

Regulator moots major leeway for fund managers under private-sector NPS

PFRDA allows private-sector NPS fund managers to offer multiple schemes with equity exposure up to 100%. The new Multiple Scheme…

September 16, 2025 19:15 IST

NPS, UPS, unified pension scheme, pension, national pensions system

Centre allows one-time switch to NPS from UPS

The Centre has allowed a one-time switch from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the market-linked National Pension System (NPS)…

August 26, 2025 09:19 IST

Are divorced daughters entitled to family pension? Govt issues clarification

Revised pension rules: Govt issues clarification on pension entitlement for divorced daughters

The government has clarified that divorced daughters of government employees are also eligible to receive family pension. This rule will…

August 25, 2025 20:57 IST

Retirement traps: Why old financial rules no longer work. (Image Source: Gemini)

7 retirement planning sins you need to unlearn right now

What worked for retirement in the 90s can quietly ruin your future today. Depending on pensions, piling into property, trusting…

August 24, 2025 05:33 IST

7th Pay Commission: What is qualifying service period for annual increment for central employees? Govt clarifies

DA eligibility for central govt employees: Centre issues key clarification – All details here

Rule 10, as given in Annexure-I, states: Central employees will get increment only once a year — either on January…

August 5, 2025 19:27 IST

pension, money, retirement, UPS, NPS, tax, employees

Guaranteed pension may be sweetened further

The Centre may sweeten the guaranteed unified pension scheme (UPS) with new benefits, including pensions for dependent children and extended…

July 22, 2025 23:32 IST

unified pension scheme, UPS, national pension system, NPS, tax

UPS subscribers to get NPS-like tax benefits

The Centre extends NPS tax benefits to the new guaranteed Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), including deductions, tax-free withdrawals, and annuity…

July 4, 2025 22:33 IST

UK pension shake-up: Chancellor Reeves plans review, focus on retirement contributions and adequacy

The government’s ongoing pension adequacy review is also evaluating the state pension, currently at £230.25 per week

July 4, 2025 11:38 IST

jobs, workforce, employees, employment, EPFO, pension scheme

Empowering India’s workforce

Digital pathways to job creation & worker welfare is improving governance, empowering citizens.

June 23, 2025 01:00 IST

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