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EPFO early pension rules unchanged in 2025: Govt Issues Clear Statement
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Government says no new EPFO early pension rules were added in 2025 Early pension from age 50 already exists under EPS-1995 with a....
8th Pay Commission salary hike may follow a new method. Govt hints CPC will decide its own formula
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Government hints 8th Pay Commission may use a new salary calculation method Speculation on salary hike size may not match final recommendations Final....
EPFO New Rules 2026: Major Reforms For PF Members And Pensioners, 12 New PF Rules Every Employee Must Know
KEY HIGHLIGHTS EPFO rolled out 12 major PF rule changes affecting employees and pensioners. UAN creation, withdrawals, transfers, and pensions are now simpler but stricter.....
SBI FD 444-Day Scheme 2025: Amrit Vrishti Offers Up To 7.25% Interest On Short-Term Deposit
KEY HIGHLIGHTS SBI has launched a special 444-day FD called Amrit Vrishti for higher short-term returns. Interest rates go up to 7.75% for senior citizens....
New SA Electricity Billing Rules 2025: Prepaid meter upgrades start 15 December 2025, Avoid power cuts
KEY HIGHLIGHTS South Africa shifts to upgraded prepaid electricity billing from 15 December 2025. Old meters may stop working if not updated, risking sudden power....
South Africa Enforces New Seatbelt Rules: South Africa’s New R500 Seatbelt Fine Starts Dec 2025
KEY HIGHLIGHTS South Africa is enforcing new seatbelt rules from December 2025. Anyone not wearing a seatbelt faces a R500 on-the-spot fine. The rule applies....
RBI Latest Update: Highest Senior Citizen FD Rates 2025 (Up to 8.15%)
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Senior citizens can secure up to 8.15% FD interest in 2025. RBI kept repo rate unchanged, but banks may lower FD rates soon.....
EPFO Marriage Withdrawal Rules: EPFO now allows 100% PF withdrawal for weddings
KEY HIGHLIGHTS EPFO now allows PF withdrawal for weddings with much simpler rules. You can withdraw up to 100% of your PF balance and apply....
LIC Saral Pension Plan: ₹12k Monthly Pension for Life
KEY HIGHLIGHTS LIC’s Saral Pension Plan gives lifetime monthly pension with one-time investment. A lump sum of ₹30 lakh can provide around ₹12,388 monthly pension....
DGCA Suspends Four Indigo Inspectors: ₹10k Relief, Big Crisis in India
KEY HIGHLIGHTS DGCA suspends four IndiGo flight inspectors amid ongoing crisis. CEO Peter Elbers appeared before DGCA as airline faces heavy disruptions. ₹10,000 vouchers announced....
