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Tamil Nadu, a pioneer in pension reforms two decades back, now reverses course
January 09, 2026 12:38 pm
The Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme will become effective January 1, 2027, if the DMK returns to power in the state. TAPS guarantees a pension of 50% of the last drawn monthly salary to all state employees retiring on or after January 1, 2027.
Punjab pensioners win battle against reduced lump sum payments as Punjab and Haryana HC limits scope of 2003 govt circular
December 24, 2025 2:00 pm
Punjab and Haryana HC provided relief restricted to the petitioners, without quashing the 2003 govt circular on pension commutation discount rate universally.
Telangana HC directs fast-tracking of pension process for former judge
December 20, 2025 10:21 am
Justice (retd) G Sri Devi stated she was receiving a paltry sum of Rs 17,440 towards pension each month, as against the entitlement of Rs 1,12,500 each month as basic pension.
Knowledge Nugget: What is ‘Jeevan Pramaan’ or Digital Life Certificate? Here’s a quick overview for your UPSC exam
November 04, 2025 1:49 pm
Life Certificate for Pensioners 2025: Every November, pensioners across India are required to submit a life certificate to continue receiving their pensions. With the launch of the Digital Life Certificate or ‘Jeevan Pramaan’, how has this process been digitized? Take a quick look and go 'Beyond the nugget' to know about CPENGRAMS.
Life Certificate for Pensioners 2025: Know how to submit online, check status, last date | Step-by-step guide
November 02, 2025 9:28 pm
Life Certificate for Pensioners 2025 Online submission process, status check, last date: There are at least a couple of ways of getting your life certificate from the comfort of your home.
Global Pension Index 2025: Top 10 countries with the best pension systems: Where does India rank?
October 30, 2025 9:50 am
Global pension index 2025, Top 10 countries with the best pension systems for retirees: Singapore made history as the first Asian country to achieve an A-grade, listed among the best pension systems globally in 2025.
UPS or NPS? A police officer’s unexpected lesson in life and death
October 22, 2025 1:00 pm
For those who confront their mortality everyday, even a bureaucratic exercise can feel deeply personal
4 months on, Punjab Cabinet to meet today, hiking acid attack victims’ pension on agenda
February 13, 2025 9:56 am
The Cabinet will be meeting after over four months, consequently about 150 agendas are waiting for its consideration.
Labour Min formulating transaction-based pension policy for gig workers
February 07, 2025 12:09 am
Explaining the proposal, the source said that the division of the pension share between the gig worker and the employer will be specified in the same way as the Centre’s and states’ shares under Goods and Services Tax transactions.
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?
PENSION VIDEOS
Differently-abled protest against PWD in Chennai
February 08, 2016 10:30 am
Chennai, Feb 08 (ANI): More than 300 differently-abled people protested outside the Public Work Department (PWD) office in Chennai on Monday, demanding better amenities and pension for people with 40% disability. They also demanded probe into the misuse 3% reservations, which was given to the differently-abled people. They have decided to carry on the protest till their pleas are heard.
EXPLAINED: One Rank One Pension
July 16, 2015 11:45 am
One rank, one pension (OROP) for military veterans was one of the first public promises made by Narendra Modi in his campaign which immediately won him the support of a majority of veterans in the country.
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