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"Will Benefit 23 Lakh Employees": Centre Launches Unified Pension Scheme
In a big announcement ahead of assembly elections in one state and a Union Territory this year, the government has launched the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) amid protests by several non-BJP-ruled states over the New Pension Scheme (NPS).
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Don't Want Pension Scheme That Benefits Few, Is Disastrous For Rest: Finance Secretary
The Budget, which has been at the receiving end of the opposition's ire because of the alleged preferential treatment given to certain states - especially Andhra Pradesh and Bihar - is not discriminatory, finance secretary TV Somanathan has said.
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In NDA's Manifesto For Andhra Assembly Polls, Rs 1,500 Pension For Women
The National Democratic Alliance in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday released its joint manifesto for the upcoming polls in the state wherein they promised to offer Rs 1500 monthly pension to eligible women.
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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Pension Hike, Vizag As Executive Capital Among YSR Congress' Poll Promises
YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday released his party's manifesto for the upcoming elections and promised to gradually hike welfare pensions from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,500 per month and govern the state from Visakhapatnam.
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"Earlier Cash-Filled Sacks...": Union Minister Defends Poll Bonds Scheme
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday targeted the Congress for dropping the restoration of the old pension scheme that it promised in many states from its Lok Sabha election manifesto.
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Sikkim Restores Old Pension Scheme, Regularises Temporary Employees
Sikkim has regularised temporary employees who have completed four years of service with the state government and those working under different government projects.
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Subsidised LPG, Rs 4,000 Pension Among Congress' 6 Guarantees In Telangana
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge announced on Friday six guarantees for Telangana ahead of the state assembly polls.
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Pics: London Restaurant Offering Same Menu As King Charles III's State Banquet
Monday's gastronomic event is being held at Alleno's London restaurant, Pavyllon, at the Four Seasons hotel on Park Lane.
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Old Pension Scheme "Possible For Every State": Rajasthan Chief Minister
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday said the Centre will have to implement the Old Pension Scheme for employees across the country as done by his government in the state.
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States Shifting To Old Pension Scheme Major Step Backwards: RBI Article
States reverting to the old pension scheme is a "major step backwards" and may take the fiscal stress of states to "unsustainable levels" in the medium to long term, according to an article by RBI staffers.
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All New Pension Formula Soon Amid Pushback Against Reform: Report
Recently, states including Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have opted to move back to the old pension system.
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"Review Decision": Union Minister Opposes Odisha's Cash Pension Payments
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday urged Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to reconsider the state government's recent decision to hand over cash as pension to senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities.
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May Consider Paying Gap Between Old, New Pension Schemes: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the state government will consider paying the gap amount between old and new pension schemes to the employees under the newer mode of monthly retirement emoluments.
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'End Sealed Cover Business': Chief Justice Blasts Government's Top Lawyer
He refused to accept a sealed cover envelope submitted by the Attorney General of India stating the decision of the Defence Ministry on the payment of pensions, asking the government's top lawyer to read it or take it back.
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No Provision In Law To Refund Pension Corpus To States: Centre On Old Scheme
The central government on Tuesday said there is no provision in the PFRDA Act for a refund of the accumulated NPS corpus being sought by the five non-BJP states that want to restart the Old Pension Scheme.
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"Will Benefit 23 Lakh Employees": Centre Launches Unified Pension Scheme
In a big announcement ahead of assembly elections in one state and a Union Territory this year, the government has launched the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) amid protests by several non-BJP-ruled states over the New Pension Scheme (NPS).
-
Don't Want Pension Scheme That Benefits Few, Is Disastrous For Rest: Finance Secretary
The Budget, which has been at the receiving end of the opposition's ire because of the alleged preferential treatment given to certain states - especially Andhra Pradesh and Bihar - is not discriminatory, finance secretary TV Somanathan has said.
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In NDA's Manifesto For Andhra Assembly Polls, Rs 1,500 Pension For Women
The National Democratic Alliance in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday released its joint manifesto for the upcoming polls in the state wherein they promised to offer Rs 1500 monthly pension to eligible women.
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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Pension Hike, Vizag As Executive Capital Among YSR Congress' Poll Promises
YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday released his party's manifesto for the upcoming elections and promised to gradually hike welfare pensions from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,500 per month and govern the state from Visakhapatnam.
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"Earlier Cash-Filled Sacks...": Union Minister Defends Poll Bonds Scheme
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday targeted the Congress for dropping the restoration of the old pension scheme that it promised in many states from its Lok Sabha election manifesto.
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Sikkim Restores Old Pension Scheme, Regularises Temporary Employees
Sikkim has regularised temporary employees who have completed four years of service with the state government and those working under different government projects.
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Subsidised LPG, Rs 4,000 Pension Among Congress' 6 Guarantees In Telangana
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge announced on Friday six guarantees for Telangana ahead of the state assembly polls.
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Pics: London Restaurant Offering Same Menu As King Charles III's State Banquet
Monday's gastronomic event is being held at Alleno's London restaurant, Pavyllon, at the Four Seasons hotel on Park Lane.
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Old Pension Scheme "Possible For Every State": Rajasthan Chief Minister
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday said the Centre will have to implement the Old Pension Scheme for employees across the country as done by his government in the state.
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States Shifting To Old Pension Scheme Major Step Backwards: RBI Article
States reverting to the old pension scheme is a "major step backwards" and may take the fiscal stress of states to "unsustainable levels" in the medium to long term, according to an article by RBI staffers.
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All New Pension Formula Soon Amid Pushback Against Reform: Report
Recently, states including Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have opted to move back to the old pension system.
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"Review Decision": Union Minister Opposes Odisha's Cash Pension Payments
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday urged Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to reconsider the state government's recent decision to hand over cash as pension to senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities.
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May Consider Paying Gap Between Old, New Pension Schemes: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the state government will consider paying the gap amount between old and new pension schemes to the employees under the newer mode of monthly retirement emoluments.
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'End Sealed Cover Business': Chief Justice Blasts Government's Top Lawyer
He refused to accept a sealed cover envelope submitted by the Attorney General of India stating the decision of the Defence Ministry on the payment of pensions, asking the government's top lawyer to read it or take it back.
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No Provision In Law To Refund Pension Corpus To States: Centre On Old Scheme
The central government on Tuesday said there is no provision in the PFRDA Act for a refund of the accumulated NPS corpus being sought by the five non-BJP states that want to restart the Old Pension Scheme.
