Only 14,000 of the 50,000 slots for the old age pension scheme in Delhi have been filled since September 2025. The scheme offers Rs 2,500 monthly pension to the elderly aged 60 years and above
The four new labour codes are expected to be notified and operationalised in the upcoming new financial year. These are aimed at reforming the employment rules and preparing a future-ready workforce and resilient industries
The Bombay High Court quashed an EPFO order that rejected a higher pension for a retiree, because of the absence of contribution records at the end of the employer. The court held that lapses on the side of the employer cannot be used to reject the claim of a genuine employee
Oil rallied over 60 per cent in March so far, outperforming other assets like equities, gold and debt
The government is considering bringing in unorganised sector workers under the EPFO and ESIC coverage, to ensure social security for them
The Bombay High Court quashed an EPFO order that rejected a higher pension for a retiree, because of the absence of contribution records at the end of the employer. The court held that lapses on the side of the employer cannot be used to reject the claim of a genuine employee
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
