8th Pay Commission Update: ₹52,600 Minimum Pay Among Key Proposals Ahead of Bengaluru Talks

Central government employees and pensioners are closely watching developments around the 8th Pay Commission as discussions over the next salary and retirement-benefit structure gather momentum. Ahead...

Ration Card Update: Over 2 Crore Families to Get Sugar, Flour and Suji at Half Price

Ration card holders in West Bengal are set to receive additional relief during the festive season, with the state government announcing a special subsidised food package ahead of Durga Puja.Under the...

Government Document Fees 2026: Check Charges for PAN, Passport, Aadhaar and Driving Licence

Planning to apply for or update an important government document in October 2026? Whether you need a PAN card, passport, Aadhaar update, voter ID or driving licence, checking the applicable fee before...

Old Pension Scheme: Calcutta High Court Orders Fresh Review of Employee's OPS Claim

The Calcutta High Court has provided relief to a government employee in a dispute concerning eligibility for benefits under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). The court directed the authorities to reconsid...

NPS Account via UPI: How to Start Retirement Investing From Home With NPS Tatkal

Opening a National Pension System (NPS) account has become more convenient for eligible users with the introduction of a digital onboarding facility linked to UPI. The NPS Tatkal facility allows custo...

EPFO Alert: Withdrawing PF After Changing Jobs? Don't Ignore Your EPS Service Record

Changing jobs often leads employees to check what they should do with the provident fund accumulated with their previous employer. Some workers withdraw their EPF balance instead of transferring it, b...

PPF Maturity Rules: What Happens If You Leave Your Money in the Account After 15 Years?

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a popular long-term savings option for people looking to build a retirement corpus or save for other long-term financial goals. Since a PPF account has a long tenure...

Ladli Behna Yojana: When Will the October ₹1,500 Payment Arrive and How Much Does MP Spend?

The Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana remains one of Madhya Pradesh's major financial assistance programmes for women. Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries currently receive ₹1,500 every month throu...

Best Time to Fill Petrol: Does Morning or Night Really Give You More Fuel?

Fuel prices are an important part of the monthly budget for millions of vehicle owners. Whenever petrol and diesel prices rise or fluctuate, motorists naturally look for ways to reduce their fuel expe...

LPG Cylinder Rules: Can You Keep 14.2kg and 5kg Gas Cylinders at Home Together?

LPG cylinders are used for everyday cooking in millions of Indian households. Most families rely on the standard 14.2kg domestic cylinder, but some consumers also prefer keeping a smaller 5kg cylinder...