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Explained: Differences Between Unified, New And Old Pension Schemes
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the UPS will benefit 23 lakh central government employees currently under the NPS.
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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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"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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Nirmala Sitharaman Counters Jairam Ramesh's Criticism Of Pension Scheme
Reacting to Jairam Ramesh's remark that Atal Pension Yojana is a "poorly designed scheme", Union Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman today slammed the Congress general secretary and said the Congress prefers that the poor should not have pensions
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Railway Unions Threaten To Stop Trains From May 1 If Old Pension Demand Not Met
Several unions of railway employees and workers, who have come together under the Joint Forum For Restoration of Old Pension Scheme (JFROPS), have threatened to stop all train services across the country from May 1 if their demand to implement the Ol
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Tamil Nadu Transport Workers Declare Indefinite Strike Amid Pongal Rush
The transport workers in Tamil Nadu have announced an indefinite strike demanding restoration of the old pension scheme and a revised dearness allowance for pensioners.
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"This Is False": Centre Denies Reports On Possible Tweak In Pension System
Dismissing a media report on possible changes in the new pension system in the country as "false", the Union Finance Ministry on Thursday clarified that the matter is still under deliberation and no conclusion has been reached.
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Centre Examining Supreme Court Order On Pension Scheme: Union Minister
The Supreme Court order provides that employees who were existing EPS-95 members as on September 1, 2014 can contribute up to 8.33 per cent of their actual salaries, as against 8.33 per cent of the pensionable salary capped at Rs 15,000 a month, towards pension.
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Agnipath To Cut Down Defence Salary, Pension Payout? See Current Budget
Defence pensions have been a major part of Government's expenses. Under the Union Budget for 2022-23, pension pay-outs amount to Rs 1,19,696 crore
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Centre Relaxes Family Pension Rules For Missing Government Employees
Union Minister Jitendra Singh today said family pension rules for missing central government employees have been relaxed. According to the order, if a central government employee goes missing during service, the family would be paid the pension.
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Uber to Roll Out Pension Plans for UK Drivers
Uber said it would start rolling out its pension plan to all eligible drivers in the United Kingdom, months after the ride-hailing service granted workers' rights to its drivers in the country.
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Centre Starts Registration For Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana
The Centre today started registration for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY), a pension scheme for farmers announced in the Union Budget.
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Budget 2019: How To Avail Income Tax Benefits Under National Pension System (NPS)
NPS scheme: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman increased the income tax exemption limit on withdrawal from NPS and also announced some additional income tax benefits for employees who contribute towards the scheme.
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Government To Raise Income Tax Exemption For National Pension System (NPS) Subscribers: 5 Things To Know
Budget 2019: Under NPS scheme, a government employee contributes towards pension from monthly salary along with matching contribution from the employer. The funds are then invested in earmarked investment schemes through pension fund managers.
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Farmers To Contribute Rs 100 Per Month Under PM-Kisan Pension Yojana
Discussing the new scheme with state agriculture ministers through a video conference, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar urged all states and union territories to roll out the programme at the earliest.
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Explained: Differences Between Unified, New And Old Pension Schemes
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the UPS will benefit 23 lakh central government employees currently under the NPS.
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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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"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.
-
Nirmala Sitharaman Counters Jairam Ramesh's Criticism Of Pension Scheme
Reacting to Jairam Ramesh's remark that Atal Pension Yojana is a "poorly designed scheme", Union Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman today slammed the Congress general secretary and said the Congress prefers that the poor should not have pensions
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Railway Unions Threaten To Stop Trains From May 1 If Old Pension Demand Not Met
Several unions of railway employees and workers, who have come together under the Joint Forum For Restoration of Old Pension Scheme (JFROPS), have threatened to stop all train services across the country from May 1 if their demand to implement the Ol
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Tamil Nadu Transport Workers Declare Indefinite Strike Amid Pongal Rush
The transport workers in Tamil Nadu have announced an indefinite strike demanding restoration of the old pension scheme and a revised dearness allowance for pensioners.
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"This Is False": Centre Denies Reports On Possible Tweak In Pension System
Dismissing a media report on possible changes in the new pension system in the country as "false", the Union Finance Ministry on Thursday clarified that the matter is still under deliberation and no conclusion has been reached.
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Centre Examining Supreme Court Order On Pension Scheme: Union Minister
The Supreme Court order provides that employees who were existing EPS-95 members as on September 1, 2014 can contribute up to 8.33 per cent of their actual salaries, as against 8.33 per cent of the pensionable salary capped at Rs 15,000 a month, towards pension.
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Agnipath To Cut Down Defence Salary, Pension Payout? See Current Budget
Defence pensions have been a major part of Government's expenses. Under the Union Budget for 2022-23, pension pay-outs amount to Rs 1,19,696 crore
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Centre Relaxes Family Pension Rules For Missing Government Employees
Union Minister Jitendra Singh today said family pension rules for missing central government employees have been relaxed. According to the order, if a central government employee goes missing during service, the family would be paid the pension.
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Uber to Roll Out Pension Plans for UK Drivers
Uber said it would start rolling out its pension plan to all eligible drivers in the United Kingdom, months after the ride-hailing service granted workers' rights to its drivers in the country.
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Centre Starts Registration For Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana
The Centre today started registration for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY), a pension scheme for farmers announced in the Union Budget.
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Budget 2019: How To Avail Income Tax Benefits Under National Pension System (NPS)
NPS scheme: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman increased the income tax exemption limit on withdrawal from NPS and also announced some additional income tax benefits for employees who contribute towards the scheme.
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Government To Raise Income Tax Exemption For National Pension System (NPS) Subscribers: 5 Things To Know
Budget 2019: Under NPS scheme, a government employee contributes towards pension from monthly salary along with matching contribution from the employer. The funds are then invested in earmarked investment schemes through pension fund managers.
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Farmers To Contribute Rs 100 Per Month Under PM-Kisan Pension Yojana
Discussing the new scheme with state agriculture ministers through a video conference, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar urged all states and union territories to roll out the programme at the earliest.
