The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the State of Punjab to release pension arrears and DA and DR to the employees and pensioners by June 30, 2026, without any discrimination based on age or the kind of service. Failing to do so may attract an interest penalty from the state government
An 85-year-old senior citizen lost Rs 9.5 lakh in a recent digital arrest fraud in Lucknow. Senior citizens are a vulnerable group in society prone to falling prey to digital fraud and losing their lifetime savings. The safeguard lies in awareness and staying alert
The National Saving Certificate (NSC) offers 7.7 per cent interest. The rates remained unchanged for the April-June 2026 quarter and will be reviewed only at the end of June. Meanwhile, banks have revised their interest rates several times, and offer an interest rate in a 6-7 per cent range for five-year FDs
Sebi has extended the compliance deadline for debenture trustees by six months to October 27, 2026, citing operational challenges faced by the industry
The assumption that all travel insurance is broadly similar is one of the most expensive mistakes travellers often make.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the State of Punjab to release pension arrears and DA and DR to the employees and pensioners by June 30, 2026, without any discrimination based on age or the kind of service. Failing to do so may attract an interest penalty from the state government
The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) covers more than 1,900 procedures for treatment. However, the funds allocated for cancer treatment under the scheme are less than required. The FinCan study suggests that including early diagnosis of the disease under the scheme could reduce fund requirements and save more lives
