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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Updated on Jan 21, 2025 09:09 PM IST

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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)

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Published on Nov 27, 2024 05:53 PM IST

Around 70 retired BMC employees await dues despite HC orders

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Updated on Nov 26, 2024 07:34 AM IST

How can central government pensioners change name of spouse in records?

This follows a previous October 2022 office memorandum of the department, which comes under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

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Published on Nov 13, 2024 01:52 PM IST

DA hike by 3% for all central government employees ahead of Diwali

The centre hiked the dearness allowance (DA) for all central government employees by 3%

business

Updated on Oct 16, 2024 05:28 PM IST

New pension guidelines for central govt employees: NPS contribution rules

The centre has released new guidelines for contributions to the National Pension System (NPS)

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Published on Oct 11, 2024 01:19 PM IST

DA hike for central govt employees may come soon after Union Cabinet meeting

DA is applicable to all the currently serving employees while DR is appplicable to all pensioners. Both are to adjust the salary or pension to the increasing cost of living, driven by inflation.

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Published on Oct 09, 2024 01:50 PM IST

Pensioners alert! Scam involving messages asking to fill forms, know the details

Pensioners in India are increasingly being targeted by fraudsters who claim to be from the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) in New Delhi

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Published on Oct 06, 2024 03:59 PM IST

Your pension may stop if you don't submit Annual Life Certificate: Details

All central government pensioners have to submit an annual life certificate in November to continue receiving their pensions.

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Published on Oct 06, 2024 10:52 AM IST

Government revises CGHS rates for these medical treatments, check costs, details

For currently serving employees, the request goes through their department, while pensioners have to approach the Additional Director of their respective CGHS zone

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Published on Sep 28, 2024 02:03 PM IST

New proposal for central government pensioners: CGHS beneficiaries may get…

This comes in the backdrop of the centre extending PM-JAY benefits also to the senior citizens aged 70 and above

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Published on Sep 28, 2024 12:12 PM IST

Woman, 65, who crawled 2km for pension to receive it at home: Official

The video of Pathuri Dehury from Keonjhar district crawling to a local panchayat office went viral four days ago. (HT sourced photo)

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Published on Sep 24, 2024 03:15 PM IST

NPS Vatsalya: How your child can get more than ₹10 crore for retirement

Parents can now use the NPS Vatsalya scheme, a pension scheme designed for minors, to secure the future of their children

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Published on Sep 21, 2024 01:11 PM IST

NPS Vatsalya for minors to launch in two weeks, find all its details here

Under this scheme, parents or guardians can open an NPS account for their children, making regular contributions until the child turns 18. (Representational Image/Pixabay)

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Published on Sep 06, 2024 12:25 PM IST

EPS pensioners to get pension from any bank or branch from January 1, 2025

The EPFO also anticipates that switching to this new system will result in large cost savings in terms of pension payouts. (Representational Image/Pixabay)

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Published on Sep 06, 2024 09:16 AM IST