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The Delhi High Court has made an important decision stating that pension-receiving parents are not classified as 'fully dependent,' thus disallowing reductions in maintenance payments for a wife and child. The ruling highlights the necessity that a son's obligations to his parents should not compromise his primary responsibilities toward his family.

Jan Suraksha programmes have paid out nearly Rs 25,160 crore in claims over a decade, with millions enrolled in life cover, accident insurance, and pension schemes. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the success of PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY in providing affordable social security, especially for vulnerable sections.

Bihar's government has adopted an ambitious Rs 72,901 crore borrowing strategy dedicated to enhancing development and streamlining administrative functions. This includes a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with Singapore's GFTN to foster an AI ecosystem, set to empower thousands through training and bolster the startup landscape.

India is no stranger to austerity measures. Every time the country needs to tighten its belt, leaders seize the opportunity to present themselves as making sacrifices and sharing in the hardships of ordinary citizens

A nuanced understanding of the various ITR forms for FY 2025–26 is essential for globally mobile professionals, domestic salaried taxpayers, and individual investors

A widowed pensioner in Ranchi was allegedly murdered by her adopted teenage daughter and her boyfriend, who then attempted to stage the death as an accident. The daughter, who had access to her mother's savings, reportedly gifted substantial amounts to her boyfriend, leading to disputes. The boyfriend and an accomplice have been arrested, while two others are still at large.

Faulty Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) records may affect your pension benefits, denial of pension, or even complications in future EPF withdrawals or transfers.

A large section of today’s workforce earns more than ₹15,000 but remains outside compulsory social security coverage. Raising the EPF wage ceiling seeks to bridge this gap by aligning statutory coverage with present day wage realities.

nthropic CEO Dario Amodei keeps predicting that AI will trigger mass unemployment on a global scale. But with an Anthropic IPO reportedly targeting a $900 billion valuation, his warnings may be doing double duty—as both public service and investor pitch. Anthropic's own labor research shows the reality is far more gradual. And voices from Sam Altman to Meta's Yann LeCun are increasingly pushing back.

Jharkhand's health department has partnered with Tata AIG General Insurance to offer cashless healthcare services to state government employees and their families. This revamped scheme, covering around 800 empanelled hospitals nationwide, ensures unlimited cashless facilities and increased coverage up to Rs 15 lakh per year under the 'Abua Card' scheme.