The PFRDA Chairperson urges mutual fund distributors to utilise the StAR NPS portal to easily enrol new subscribers under NPS, serve clients in the informal sector and underserved regions, and bring retirement security to more Indians
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3 per cent DA and DR increase from July 1, 2026, with four months of arrears due alongside October salaries
The Keralam Assembly passed the Senior Citizens (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill, 2026, on October 26. The bill provides senior citizen protection from abuse and neglect and ensures their healthcare, social security, and execution of their Living Will under different provisions
Following the announcement, banking stocks experienced a sharp and immediate sell off. On September 24, certain bank stocks witnessed intense pressure including five major private banks
The Allahabad High Court ruled that an unmarried sister may receive an accidental death benefit as a legal heir, despite not appearing on the scheme’s covered-family list
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3 per cent DA and DR increase from July 1, 2026, with four months of arrears due alongside October salaries
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
