NPS Guidelines Updated: Central Govt Employees Can Retire Voluntarily After Two Decades

NPS Guidelines Updated: Central Govt Employees Can Retire Voluntarily After Two Decades

Curated By: Business Desk Last Updated: October 22, 2024, 18:26 IST All facilities will be the same as those given to the employees after regular retirement. The DoP&PW, under the Minister of Personnel, has shared that all employees joining NPS under the rules of Central Civil Services 2021 will be given this facility. The National … Read more

UPS could shake up NPS

UPS could shake up NPS

The new pension scheme announced by the government on Saturday could substantially impact the National Pension System (NPS) if most central government employees shift to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as expected. However, this may not be the case if the NPS is mandated to manage the individual pension fund, one of the two funds … Read more

NPS Account for Minors: Know NPS Vatsalya’s Features, Eligibility, How To Open Account

NPS Account for Minors: Know NPS Vatsalya’s Features, Eligibility, How To Open Account

NPS Vatsalya is a specialised variant of the National Pension System (NPS) tailored for minor children. NPS Vatsalya: Parents or legal guardians can open and contribute to this account until the child attains the age of 18. NPS Vatsalya is a specialised variant of the National Pension System (NPS) tailored for minor children. Parents or … Read more

NPS vs PPF: Which One Is Better For Securing Your Financial Future?

NPS vs PPF: Which One Is Better For Securing Your Financial Future?

According to experts, consider using both PPF and NPS for a balanced portfolio with security, tax benefits, and growth potential. Though there are various financial instruments available in the market, two government-backed schemes are the most prominent — PPF and NPS; here’s a detailed comparison of both schemes for you Retirement is closer than you … Read more

National Park Week is coming up — and that means free entry for visitors

National Park Week is coming up — and that means free entry for visitors

Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park on Aug. 8, 2020. Darwin Fan | Moment | Getty Images Visitors to national parks will get free admission on April 20 as the federal government waives entrance fees to commemorate the start of National Park Week. National Park Week runs for nine days, from April 20 to April … Read more

Govt will go bankrupt if old pension scheme is brought back, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Govt will go bankrupt if old pension scheme is brought back, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday asserted that the government would go bankrupt, and the economy will be in shambles if the New Pension Scheme (NPS) is replaced by the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in the state. The issue of OPS was raised in the state assembly. Sarma said, “There are around 4 … Read more

Totalisation pact: India shares social security data with US

Totalisation pact: India shares social security data with US

New Delhi: India has shared with the US data on its social security schemes such as EPFO, NPS and ESIC, as it seeks a totalisation agreement with Washington. New Delhi, will this week, push for a totalisation pact to do away with dual social security taxation for its workers, with USTR Katherine Tai under the … Read more

Here’s when you can visit a national park for free in 2024

Here’s when you can visit a national park for free in 2024

Grand Canyon National Park Jacobs Stock Photography | Photodisc | Getty Images The National Park Service is offering free admission to U.S. national parks on six days in 2024. There are more than 400 national parks in the U.S. Most of them offer free entrance all the time. However, 109 parks don’t — including some … Read more