New Delhi, March 18 The Congress on Wednesday attacked the government after a parliamentary panel recommended an urgent review of the Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995, and demanded that it take concrete steps to address the issue.Congress general...
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Jaipur, March 12 The disabled war veterans of the Indian armed forces in Rajasthan have urged the Centre to reconsider its decision to withdraw income tax exemption on pensions they receive for injuries sustained during wars, saying the move is "deeply painful" for soldiers.Colonel A K Mathur...
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 – At a time when Kerala is facing a severe fiscal crisis, the Accountant General (AG) has flagged a serious violation involving two state ministers who are alleged to have been receiving "double benefits" in contravention of rules.The audit authority has found that...
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Chennai, March 3 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced on Tuesday that his government has credited a special fund of Rs 2,000 to the bank accounts of 37.79 lakh people from marginalized sections of society.Responding to requests for additional support for the elderly, widows...
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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...
The Poonch District Social Welfare Department organized a first-of-its-kind Senior Recognition Ceremony in Poonch today to hear the grievances of senior citizens, address their concerns on the spot, and raise awareness about their health and well-being.The event was inaugurated by Poonch...
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Hyderabad, February 17: Telangana Jagruthi staged a protest here on Tuesday, demanding that the Congress government fulfill its election promises made to the women of Telangana.Telangana Jagruthi president Kalvakuntla Kavitha led the protest at Praja Bhavan.Accompanied by over 1,000 women...
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Chandigarh, February 15 The Amogh Division of the Indian Army organized an event for ex-servicemen and a medical camp at Abohar Military Station on Sunday.The event was organized for the three districts of Punjab – Fazilka, Sri Muktsar Sahib, and Faridkot, and the two districts of Rajasthan –...
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Bengaluru, February 14 A two-day Chintan Shivir (brainstorming session) of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, was held in Coorg, Karnataka, on February 13 and 14, 2026.The primary objective of the Chintan Shivir was to encourage fresh perspectives and generate...
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