The four new labour codes are expected to be notified and operationalised in the upcoming new financial year. These are aimed at reforming the employment rules and preparing a future-ready workforce and resilient industries
The elderly suffer depression for different factors. In rural Bihar, around one in three elderly people suffer from depression, finds a study by IIT Patna. Women suffer from depression more than men
Only 14,000 of the 50,000 slots for the old age pension scheme in Delhi have been filled since September 2025. The scheme offers Rs 2,500 monthly pension to the elderly aged 60 years and above
Oil rallied over 60 per cent in March so far, outperforming other assets like equities, gold and debt
The government kept the small savings interest rate unchanged for eight consecutive quarters. The Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) offers the highest interest rate of 8.2 per cent annually. Public Provident Fund (PPF) stays at 7.1 per cent
Only 14,000 of the 50,000 slots for the old age pension scheme in Delhi have been filled since September 2025. The scheme offers Rs 2,500 monthly pension to the elderly aged 60 years and above
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
