NPS Swasthya Explained: 10 Questions Answered on Health Cover, Contributions and Withdrawals

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced detailed operational guidelines for NPS Swasthya, a National Pension System offering designed to combine long-term savings...

Bank Holiday on September 23: Banks to Remain Closed in These Cities on Wednesday

Bank customers planning to visit a branch on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, should check the holiday schedule before leaving home. Banks will remain closed in some locations on Wednesday because of a...

8th Pay Commission: Could Level 8 Employees Get ₹18 Lakh Arrears? Here’s How the Estimate Works

Central government employees are closely tracking developments surrounding the 8th Central Pay Commission, particularly the possible increase in basic pay, allowances and the arrears that could arise...

Gold and Silver Prices Fall in Delhi: Silver Drops ₹5,000 per Kilogram

Gold and silver became cheaper in Delhi on Monday, September 21, 2026, as a stronger rupee and weaker international gold prices weighed on the local market. According to Moneycontrol’s evening market...

PM-KISAN 24th Instalment: Will Farmers Receive ₹2,000 Before Diwali?

Millions of farmers are waiting for the 24th instalment of PM-KISAN, but the government has not announced a payment date as of September 21, 2026. October has been mentioned as a possible release peri...

Post Office RD: What Saving ₹4,000 a Month Could Give You After Five Years

Saving ₹4,000 every month may feel more manageable than finding a large sum to invest at once. The Post Office five-year Recurring Deposit (RD) is built around that approach: you make regular monthly...

8th Pay Commission: What DA Merger, Fitment Factor and HRA Demands Could Mean for Salaries

Central government employees are watching the Eighth Central Pay Commission for an answer to a straightforward question: how much will their pay increase? As of September 21, 2026, there is no approve...

Bank Holiday on September 22: Where Branches Will Close for Karma Puja

Bank branches in the Ranchi banking area are scheduled to remain closed on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, for Karma Puja. This is a regional holiday, so it should not be read as a closure of banks acros...

Bank Strike Planned for September 28–30: Could Branch Services Be Disrupted for Five Days?

Bank customers may face a stretch of limited branch access at the end of September. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has called a three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, 2026. It fo...

PPF or VPF for Salaried Employees? What ₹5,000 a Month Could Become in 15 Years

A salaried employee who can save an extra ₹5,000 each month may consider two familiar options: the Public Provident Fund (PPF) and the Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF). Both can support long-term saving...