Consecutive social media posts by individuals and other updates suggested an increase in the retirement age for central government employees from 60 to 62 years, but the Government of India has clarified beyond doubts that no such proposal is at any stage of consideration.The Financial Express Government’s Clarification In March 2025, in the Lok Sabha, … Read more
EPFO New Rules for 2025: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched several new rules and updates to enhance employee-benefits measures, ensure greater transparency, and increase procedural simplicity. These quite recent reforms are part and parcel of the Government’s larger initiatives to modernize the social security mechanisms in India and provide financial security to the … Read more
LPG cylinder rates have been revised because of the month of May 2025, which has affected both domestic and commercial consumers. Oil marketing companies have slashed the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder by ₹14.50 from May 1, 2025, yet the prices of domestic LPG cylinders remain constant. New Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices … Read more
Majulah Package 2025 is today one of the important commitments by Singapore to continue ensuring the well-being of its citizens. It was designed as a financial assistance program to seniors so that they could have their retirement secured and sustain a decent future where they have worked hard for the country. The updated package now … Read more
New Year greetings are extended to the central and state government employees. In 2025, the new pay structure set by the Pay Commission will be in effect, which means a pay rise for thousands of employees in the government and private sectors across the country. The salary hike will be determined on the basis of … Read more
Singapore operates with social protection schemes, working for the lowest group of wage earners. Setting into a transient economic environment with rising prices, the government sees to it that the vulnerable low-income group is duly provided for. With further enhancements in payouts for recipients, improved CPF contributions, and wider eligibility, the changes to the WIS … Read more
A piece of good news has been brought from the central government for lakhs of employees as well as pensioners. The payout of DA Arrears has been decided in 2025, again shining smiles on the faces of government employees and pensioners alike. The decision is to adjust the already stated demands concerning the pending DA … Read more
With the arrival of summer and the electricity bill, tension begins to creep in the household budget. But there is no need to worry because, in 2025, some new and simple ways to reduce electricity billing are being introduced, by which one can save quite a lot of money on monthly expenses. From new government … Read more