In a major policy update, the Haryana Cabinet has formally approved a one-time switching from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) back to the National Pension System (NPS) for the state government employees
Bank of India (BoI) revised its FD rates, offering up to 7.45 per cent to senior citizens, and 7.60 per cent to super senior citizens
Kerala’s newly elected government has announced a welfare scheme right after the swearing-in ceremony. It announced a dedicated department for senior citizens, free bus rides for women, and a hike in payouts to ASHA workers, anganwadi workers, and primary teachers, among others
On a year-on-year basis, the MTF book grew by 60 per cent in April compared to the same month of the previous year, when it stood at 12.5 per cent
An early purchase of an insurance policy allows young people to get through their applicable waiting periods sooner—very helpful if an individual's health deteriorates over time
The 16th All India Pension Adalat was held in Delhi on May 13, 2026, and resolved nearly 74 cases on the spot, which involved 37 different ministries and departments. Most of the cases involved the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Ministry of Railways
The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) covers more than 1,900 procedures for treatment. However, the funds allocated for cancer treatment under the scheme are less than required. The FinCan study suggests that including early diagnosis of the disease under the scheme could reduce fund requirements and save more lives
