Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) From April 1, Central government employees with at least 25 years of service will be eligible for a fixed pension equal to 50 per cent of their average basic salary from the last 12 months before retirement under the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has officially notified the operationalisation of the Unified Pension Scheme under NPS Regulations 2025. This follows the UPS notification dated January 24, 2025, by the Centre for Central government employees covered under the NPS. The regulations will … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, March 17 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who laid the Budget for 2025-26 on Monday, said on the lines of the Unified Pension Scheme notified by the government of India, state government employees will also be given its benefit. The Chief Minister, who also holds the portfolio … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) With a twin-objective — to underscore India as a more hospitable destination for global visitors and to tackle modern-day security challenges — the Central government has introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill of 2025. A seminal piece of legislation, the Bill is designed to reform … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Union Finance Ministry has notified the operationalisation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) for Central government employees with effect from April 1, which will ensure them guaranteed retirement benefits. “The Unified Pension Scheme shall be applicable to such Central Government … Read more
Chandigarh, Jan 24 (IANS) Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday called for unified efforts to combat the drug menace, particularly in Punjab. Addressing a gathering here, the Governor expressed concern with regard to the escalating drug abuse problem. The Anti-Drug Programme, organised by the National Commission for Women, focused on raising … Read more
