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Uttarakhand transfers 176.59 crore in pensions to 9.74 lakh beneficiaries

Addressing a state-level awareness programme in Dehradun, he said the government remains committed to social justice, welfare delivery and ensuring benefits reach eligible citizens without delays.
Published on Jun 04, 2026 06:35 pm IST

Chhattisgarh woman walks 3 km carrying 90-year-old mother-in-law to bank for pension

Chhattisgarh woman walks 3 km carrying 90-year-old mother-in-law to bank for pension
Published on May 24, 2026 04:31 pm IST

Securing the Silver Years Atal Pension Yojana and its Transformative Journey

Atal Pension Yojana aims to support old-age security by encouraging regular savings and providing guaranteed pension benefits to eligible subscribers.
Updated on May 08, 2026 11:00 pm IST

Meerut man shows dead mother ‘alive’ for 7 years, siphons off 44 L in pension

According to police, the deceased woman's pension account was maintained at a public sector bank branch located in Sakauti Tanda. Records confirm that Shanti Devi passed away on December 9, 2018.
Updated on Mar 26, 2026 02:10 pm IST

Holi over, Eid nears, but pension blues for Bihar varsity staff continue

Holi over, Eid nears, but pension blues for Bihar varsity staff continue
Published on Mar 13, 2026 03:12 am IST

BEST seeks 5,000 crore from govt to pay retired employees, improve fiscal health

BEST seeks 5,000 crore from govt to pay retired employees, improve fiscal health
Published on Feb 10, 2026 04:00 am IST

Marjorie Taylor Greene pension: How much Congresswoman will get after resigning

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez alleged that Marjorie Taylor Greene's retirement was planned for personal financial gain.
Published on Nov 24, 2025 09:12 pm IST

Relief for Himachal employees: CM announces pension boost for class-4 employees

HP Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that these employees will have the chance to opt for the Old Pension Scheme.
Updated on Nov 01, 2025 10:10 pm IST

8th pay commission likely from Jan 1, but will it reflect in your salary?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Published on Oct 29, 2025 04:38 pm IST

UPS vs NPS: What changes for govt staff and what to decide before Sept 30

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Published on Sept 30, 2025 06:10 am IST

Stepmother can't be given family pension under IAF rules: Centre to SC

Stepmother can't be given family pension under IAF rules: Centre to SC
Published on Sept 18, 2025 05:59 pm IST

Former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar applies for MLA pension in Rajasthan

Jagdeep Dhankhar quit as Vice President of India abruptly on July 21, with two years remaining in his term. The Vice President is the PU chancellor by default.
Updated on Aug 31, 2025 08:44 am IST

Former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar applies for MLA pension after resignation

Earlier, Dhankhar, who represented the Kishangarh assembly constituency as a Congress MLA, received pension as a former legislator until July 2019. (PTI)
Published on Aug 30, 2025 08:00 pm IST

UP: 1,115.64 crore pension transferred to over 36 lakh destitute women ahead of festive season

UP: 1,115.64 crore pension transferred to over 36 lakh destitute women ahead of festive season
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 05:14 am IST

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as VP: What retirement benefits will he get?

Dhankhar tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu in accordance with Article 67(A) of the Constitution.
Updated on Jul 23, 2025 03:53 pm IST

13,212 freedom fighters still alive, getting pension: Govt to Parliament

13,212 freedom fighters still alive, getting pension: Govt to Parliament
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 02:37 am IST

Irish woman claimed dead mother's pension for 3 years to ‘keep her alive’

An Irish woman admitted to stealing her late mother's pension for three years, claiming it was to "keep her alive,"
Published on Apr 16, 2025 09:11 am IST

Pensioners may soon be able to make EPFO claims via UPI: Labour secretary

Under the Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, an employer and worker both are required to contribute 12% of a person’s basic salary towards a retirement-benefits corpus managed by the EPFO (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 10:22 am IST

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for govt employees: Eligibility, what’s new

The UPS promises to give government employees an assured pension of 50% of their average basic pay drawn over the past 12 months, prior to superannuation.
Published on Mar 24, 2025 05:11 pm IST

Govt working on ‘universal pension scheme’ for all Indian citizens: Report

The Labour Ministry is reportedly working on a 'universal pension scheme' for all Indian citizens.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 04:03 pm IST

LIC smart pension plan: Features, annuity options, eligibility, other details

The LIC smart pension plan offers a range of annuity options for both single life and joint life annuities.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 02:58 pm IST

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) takes effect from Apr 1: Know eligibility, benefits

Under the UPS, government employees will contribute 10% of their basic salary, along with the dearness allowance, while the government's contribution will increase to 18.5% from 14% earlier.
Updated on Feb 18, 2025 11:35 am IST

8th Pay Commission: Central govt employees may see 186% rise in pension

8th Pay Commission: Over one crore Central employees and pensioners are set to benefit from the setting of the 8th Pay Commission.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 05:33 pm IST

8th Pay Commission: What changes did 7th and 6th Pay Commissions bring?

8th pay commission: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw suggested the new commission's recommendations will come into effect on January 1, 2026.
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 09:09 pm IST

Budget 2025: Minimum EPS pension hike to 7,500 likely to be considered

Under the Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, an employer and worker both are required to contribute 12% of a person’s basic salary towards a retirement-benefits corpus managed by the EPFO (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 13, 2025 09:50 am IST

EPS rule update: Pensioners can now withdraw pension from any bank branch

Pensioners don't have to visit the branch for any verification and it will be credited immediately upon release
Published on Jan 02, 2025 10:31 am IST

How to get higher pension if employer didn't approve or process your application

On top of this, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) also had given the last chance to employers to upload employee wage details by January 31, 2025
Published on Dec 22, 2024 12:41 pm IST

Couple married and divorced 12 times in 40 years for this greedy reason

The couple's first divorce occurred in 1988, after about six years of marriage.
Published on Dec 17, 2024 07:17 pm IST

EPFO 3.0 may allow ATM withdrawal of PF, scrap 12% contribution limit: Report

However, discussions regarding all of the new features and policy changes for EPFO 3.0 are currently at the very initial stages.
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 01:43 pm IST

Nearly 1,500 Kerala govt employees found fraudulently claiming welfare pensions

Teachers from the higher secondary sector are also on the list of those receiving welfare pensions. (iStock)
Published on Nov 27, 2024 05:53 pm IST