The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a powerful set of reforms in April 2025 to upgrade the pension system for crores of Indians. With these new changes, EPFO aims to make retirement benefits more meaningful, more accessible, and fully future-ready. Let’s understand what’s changed and how these updates directly impact pensioners across the … Read more
Central government employees and pensioners may soon receive one of the biggest pay upgrades in a decade, as preparations for the 8th Pay Commission have quietly begun. The commission is expected to come into effect by 2026, and its recommendations could significantly improve salaries, pensions, and benefits for lakhs of government workers. Roles Of 8th Pay Commission? The … Read more
The Government of India has launched the Sahara Refund Portal 2025 to return money to those who invested in Sahara India Group’s cooperative societies. This step, taken by the Ministry of Cooperation, is aimed at offering transparency and relief to crores of common citizens who trusted Sahara with their hard-earned savings. The portal, which became active on 18 July 2023, allows … Read more
In 2025, the central government is reportedly evaluating a proposal to increase the retirement age of its employees. The current retirement age of 60 years may be extended to 62 years, allowing central government staff to serve for an additional two years. Although no official notification has been issued, the discussion is active among administrative … Read more
In a significant move, the Government of India has cleared long-pending Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears for central government employees and pensioners. These arrears were frozen during the COVID-19 pandemic to manage the economic burden, but the recent decision to release them brings major financial relief to lakhs of beneficiaries across the country. What Are DA … Read more
The government is planning to bring back the Old Pension Scheme for all the government employees. This could be a big relief for many workers. If this decision is made, All the employees will get financial support after retirement. Several Indian states have already reintroduced Old Pension Scheme, and now the central government is also … Read more
The LIC Lifetime Pension Plan offers significant tax benefits under Section 80CCC of the Income Tax Act. The premium payments you make toward this policy are eligible for deductions from your taxable income, helping you save on taxes while securing your retirement income. This makes the plan an attractive choice for those looking to minimize … Read more