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Unified Pension Scheme: All that matters for UPSC Exam

February 06, 2025 2:43 pm

As the Centre notifies the UPS as an option under the National Pension System, let's see how does it differ from the earlier pension schemes?

Global SWF, in its recent rankings, listed countries as per the public pension assets, reflecting decades of strategic financial planning and investment. (File)

Top 10 countries with the most public pension wealth in 2025: Where does India stand?

January 22, 2025 8:38 am

Countries with most public pension wealth in 2025: On the contrary, India, despite being the world's most populous nation, ranks 14th in public pension wealth, with assets totalling $305 billion, according to SWF 2025.

On Friday, the Union Cabinet adopted the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which intends to give 'Assured Pension', 'Assured Family Pension', and 'Assured Minimum Pension' to government employees.

What is Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) 2024: Here's all you need to know

November 22, 2024 9:02 am

Presently, government employees are covered by the National Pension System (NPS), and now have the choice of switching to the UPS plan.

NRI investment options in India: A complete guide

September 27, 2024 4:34 pm

Whether you are aiming for high returns in equity markets or prioritising safety with fixed deposits and bonds, it's crucial for NRIs to understand the tax implications, risk factors, and regulatory requirements before investing.

Unified pension scheme worse than NPS: AAP

August 26, 2024 8:44 am

Although the AAP government in Punjab had already notified implementation of old pension scheme (OPS) on November 18, 2022, they are yet to implement it in letter and spirit.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav briefs the media on Cabinet decisions, in New Delhi

Increasing its share, govt rolls out new plan, guarantees 50% of salary as pension

August 25, 2024 4:16 pm

Announcing the decisions taken by the Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said there would be five pillars to the UPS.

National Pension Scheme: e-Insurance Rules 2024: Here is a step-by-step guide on how users can log in NPS using the two-factor Aadhaar authentication system from April 1, 2024, onwards.

How to create a National Pension Scheme (NPS) account online in 2024

June 20, 2024 3:20 pm

National Pension Scheme India: National Pension Scheme (NPS) is a government-sponsored pension scheme in India, here's everything you need to know, from eligibility criteria to required documents, registration steps to create an NPS account and more.

Finance names panel to improve pension benefits for Govt staff

April 08, 2023 1:03 am

No timeline for submission of report, but says panel must keep fiscal implications in mind

Centre announces committee under finance secretary to ‘improve’ NPS

March 24, 2023 1:07 pm

Contributions under the NPS, which covers government employees who joined service after January 2004, are defined but the benefits depend on the market.

NPS, APY subscribers rise 23% in FY23; over 1 cr customers added under Atal Pension Yojana

March 10, 2023 3:05 pm

The total pension assets under management (AUM) under NPS and APY grew 23.45 per cent year-on-year to Rs 8.82 lakh crore as of March 4, 2023.

Nepal’s Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after 19 killed in ‘Gen Z’ protests

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Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned after 19 people died during youth-led protests demanding reforms and accountability. The protests spread across major cities and police opened fire on demonstrators. Lekhak tendered his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during a Cabinet meeting, following calls from Nepali Congress leaders earlier in the day.

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