The Defence Ministry has answered pertinent queries in the Lok Sabha with regard to the medical pension of Army personnel declared unfit for service on grounds of psychiatric and physical disability by the Army Medical Board. Parliamentarian Hanuman Beniwal raised queries in the Lok Sabha asking from the Defence Ministry about the steps taken/proposed to
By Nehal Mota If you thought that medical insurance was all you needed, think again. It may be wise to create a medical emergency fund. There are several reasons. In an emergency, the nearest quality hospital may not be empanelled with your health insurer. In such cases, you have to pay upfront and then claim
With the advent of social media and the race for page views, fake news has become increasingly prevalent. Every day, we come across dozens of social media posts and videos making fake claims to tarnish the image of someone or spreading blatant lies, such as false announcements about government schemes supposedly launched for the benefit
Mirae Asset Mutual Fund has marked a significant milestone of crossing Rs 2 lakh crore in assets under management (AUM), thanks to a rapid growth in the past three years. With this, the fund house Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt Ltd has cemented its position among the top 10 asset management companies in India
The Finance Ministry has stated that no timeline can be given for the introduction of comprehensive regulatory guidelines for Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) in India. Responding to written questions from parliamentarians Appalanaidu Kalisett and Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu asked in the Rajya Sabha about the details of the timeline anticipated for the introduction of regulatory
Fixed deposits (FDs) have always been a preferred investment choice for senior citizens as they help them earn assured returns without affecting their investments owing to market fluctuations. Senior citizens also opt for FDs because they usually get higher interest rates than people below 60 years of age. Higher interest rates up to 0.50 per
The union finance ministry has issued clarifications, saying it has no plans to reintroduce currency notes of denomination of more than Rs 500. This statement was made in response to a question raised in the Rajya Sabha regarding the reintroduction of such notes. Responding to the question asked by MP Ghanshyam Tiwari about whether the
Driven by robust connectivity, competitive and economical property prices, proximity to key business hubs, and easy access to essential social infrastructure, the annual housing stock in the vicinity of Navi Mumbai’s Airoli is expected to cross 1.85 lakh units by 2030, according to a report by Liases Foras. The report says that, major infrastructure projects
8th Pay Commission: With the Centre ruling out any proposal to set up the 8th Central Pay Commission anytime soon, over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners have expressed their displeasure over the delay in announcing the next pay commission, which, according to them, should start its term from January 1, 2026. Amid this
Signature Global has emerged as the market leader in the Dwarka Expressway region, as per a recent report by Square Yards which pegs the total annual residential new supply along Dwarka Expressway at 10,000 units per annum since 2020, compared to 5,000–7,000 new units launched per annum in the pre-pandemic period. According to Square Yards
Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa may be arrested in connection with an alleged Provident Fund (PF) fraud case. Uthappa, who is the director of Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Private Limited, is accused of deducting PF contributions from employees’ salaries but failing to deposit the funds into their accounts. The cricketer has allegedly defrauded both the employees
In a major relief for central government employees, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued new guidelines to curb fraudulent billing and overcharging by healthcare organisations (HCOs) empanelled under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). The move to launch a crackdown against such hospitals to protect beneficiaries from malpractice and ensure compliance with
The Defence Ministry has answered pertinent queries in the Lok Sabha with regard to the medical pension of Army personnel declared unfit for service on grounds of psychiatric and physical disability by the Army Medical Board. Parliamentarian Hanuman Beniwal raised queries in the Lok Sabha asking from the Defence Ministry about the steps taken/proposed to
