financial security

Bengaluru, April 8 The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched the second "Proof of Concept (POC) of NPS Swasthya," an initiative aimed at providing healthcare funding along with retirement planning.According to a statement, PFRDA said that the National Pension...

New Delhi, April 7 In a move aimed at fostering a more inclusive society for the elderly, NGO Vayah Vikas inaugurated its Delhi-NCR Chapter at the India International Centre on Tuesday.The launch was held under the theme 'Uniting for Senior Empowerment'.The Bengaluru-based public trust...

New Delhi, April 1 The Delhi government has launched the 'Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana', aimed at supporting the education and long-term financial security of the girl child through phased financial assistance from birth until higher education.In a gazette notification issued on March 30, the...

Hyderabad, March 29 The Telangana Assembly passed the ‘Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026’ on Sunday, aimed at ensuring financial security for senior citizens.Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Bill seeks to go beyond existing central...

Kolkata, March 22 – The Bangiya Shikshak O Shiksha Karmi Samiti (Bengal Teachers and Education Workers' Association) has submitted a written appeal to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding that the state's teachers and education workers be brought under the purview of the 7th Pay Commission...

New Delhi, March 17 – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha raised the issue of penalties for minimum account balance in the Upper House of Parliament on Tuesday, urging the Union government to abolish such charges on small bank accounts, saying that they disproportionately affect...

Guwahati, March 10 Forty lakh families in Assam received Rs 9,000 each on Tuesday under the state government's flagship 'Orunodoi' scheme, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserting that it was not an "election freebie" but a manifestation of the regime's compassionate approach towards...

Washington, March 4: Oil and natural gas prices surged sharply as the war involving Iran raised fears about disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping corridor for global energy. This prompted US President Donald Trump to take steps to reassure markets and protect tanker traffic...

New Delhi, March 3 Seven individuals were convicted in a 2015 case of smuggling fake Indian currency by a special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Visakhapatnam and sentenced to imprisonment ranging from seven to ten years, an official statement issued here on Tuesday said...

New Delhi, February 27 President Droupadi Murmu will launch four women's welfare schemes of the Delhi government on March 2, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday.According to officials, the four schemes are 'Saheli Pink Smart Card,' a scheme providing free LPG cylinders, the Delhi...

New Delhi, February 26 India's Generation X is expected to consume goods and services worth over USD 500 billion by FY30, driven by rising per-capita consumption, making it a disproportionately valuable cohort for durable premium growth, according to a report by consulting firm, RedSeer...

Chandigarh, February 24 – Asserting that senior citizens are the backbone of society, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated on Tuesday that safeguarding their dignity and ensuring their financial and social security remains a central priority of his government.Clarifying on pension...

New Delhi, February 22 "Do not share your OTP, Aadhaar number, or bank account details with anyone. Most importantly, change your passwords regularly, just as you adapt your food and clothing with each season."This was the message delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his monthly...

February 22, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised people to be cautious when receiving messages or calls related to KYC updates. He explained that banks periodically conduct KYC processes to ensure the security of accounts and urged citizens to remain vigilant.

Dharamshala, February 18 The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education announced on Wednesday that pensions will now be disbursed before the release of salaries to serving staff.The decision is aimed at prioritizing the welfare of retired employees.Rajesh Sharma, Chairman of the Himachal...