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Sunita Williams Ends 27-Year NASA Career: A Look At Her Pension And Post-Retirement Benefits
Sunita Williams won't receive a pension directly from NASA after retirement. Instead, she'll be eligible for a pension under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
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Overview Of Government And IIT Scholarships For Students
IITs provide various scholarships including fee waivers to meritorious students, with government schemes targeting SC, ST, and minority students based on JEE rank and parental income limits.
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Madhya Pradesh Welfare Boards Spent 2 Years Without Work But Got Perks
A major political controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh after documents tabled in the Assembly revealed that nine social welfare boards formed just months before the 2023 assembly elections spent two years without conducting meaningful work.
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Government Releases Updated Guidelines For Top Class Scholarship Scheme For Scheduled Caste Students
SC students with family income up to Rs 8 lakh admitted to top institutes can receive up to Rs 2 lakh tuition fees plus allowances, with renewals based on performance.
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Scrap Paper Replace Plates For Midday Meals In Madhya Pradesh School
A lapse in the government's mid-day meal scheme has come to light at a middle school in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district. In videos that have surfaced on social media, underprivileged children can be seen eating food served on scrap paper spread on
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Delhi Family Loses Rs 1.10 Crore Over Fake Job, Investment Scam On Social Media
A man from Goa was arrested for allegedly duping a woman and her family of Rs 1.10 crore by posing as the CEO of multiple companies and offering them job and investment schemes on social media, a police official said on Friday.
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Working With Influencers To Promote Tourism Destinations: Union Minister
The Tourism Ministry engages with social media influencers, both through collaboration requests received and through public engagement initiatives to promote tourism destinations, products, experiences and events, Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.
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Delhi Chief Minister Flags Irregularities In Widow Pension And Disability Aid
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday ordered a full review of the city's welfare schemes, citing "serious irregularities" in widow pensions and disability support handed out under the previous Aam Aadmi Party administration.
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Maharashtra To Establish Social Security Laws For 'Gig Workers'
Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Fundkar said 'gig workers' or those who work for online 'platforms' or companies such as Zomato need social security, and the state government will come up with a law for them.
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Cabinet Approves Rs 1.07 Lakh Crore Scheme To Enhance Job Creation
The government on Tuesday approved an Employment Linked Incentive scheme with an outlay of Rs 1.07 lakh crore to support job generation, enhance employability and social security across all sectors, with special focus on the manufacturing sector.
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Taiwan Man Soaks Feet In Dry Ice For 10 Hours In Shocking Insurance Scam, Ends Up Losing Both Feet
A Taiwanese man lost both feet after freezing them in dry ice for 10 hours to fake an accident and claim insurance. The scheme, involving a friend, failed and led to criminal charges and social media outrage.
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Nitish Kumar's Big Move Ahead Of Polls, Monthly Pension Hiked To Rs 1,100
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced an increase in the monthly pension for elderly, disabled persons, and widowed women from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100.
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Delhi Minister Orders Officials To Clear Old Age Pension Cases In 15 Days
Delhi minister Ravinder Indraj Singh on Wednesday directed district social welfare officials to clear all pending cases under the Old Age Pension scheme within 15 days, an official statement said.
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Employees Can Now Generate EPFO UAN Through Face Authentication
Employees subscribing to social security schemes of the retirement fund body EPFO can now generate universal provident fund account number (UAN) and related services through face authentication, Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday
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Fact Check: Truth Behind PhonePe Offering Rs 696 Cashback During IPL 2025
Multiple social media users shared a post claiming that PhonePe was offering a Rs 696 cashback during the Indian Premier League season.
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Sunita Williams Ends 27-Year NASA Career: A Look At Her Pension And Post-Retirement Benefits
Sunita Williams won't receive a pension directly from NASA after retirement. Instead, she'll be eligible for a pension under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
-
Overview Of Government And IIT Scholarships For Students
IITs provide various scholarships including fee waivers to meritorious students, with government schemes targeting SC, ST, and minority students based on JEE rank and parental income limits.
-
Madhya Pradesh Welfare Boards Spent 2 Years Without Work But Got Perks
A major political controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh after documents tabled in the Assembly revealed that nine social welfare boards formed just months before the 2023 assembly elections spent two years without conducting meaningful work.
-
Government Releases Updated Guidelines For Top Class Scholarship Scheme For Scheduled Caste Students
SC students with family income up to Rs 8 lakh admitted to top institutes can receive up to Rs 2 lakh tuition fees plus allowances, with renewals based on performance.
-
Scrap Paper Replace Plates For Midday Meals In Madhya Pradesh School
A lapse in the government's mid-day meal scheme has come to light at a middle school in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district. In videos that have surfaced on social media, underprivileged children can be seen eating food served on scrap paper spread on
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Delhi Family Loses Rs 1.10 Crore Over Fake Job, Investment Scam On Social Media
A man from Goa was arrested for allegedly duping a woman and her family of Rs 1.10 crore by posing as the CEO of multiple companies and offering them job and investment schemes on social media, a police official said on Friday.
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Working With Influencers To Promote Tourism Destinations: Union Minister
The Tourism Ministry engages with social media influencers, both through collaboration requests received and through public engagement initiatives to promote tourism destinations, products, experiences and events, Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.
-
Delhi Chief Minister Flags Irregularities In Widow Pension And Disability Aid
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday ordered a full review of the city's welfare schemes, citing "serious irregularities" in widow pensions and disability support handed out under the previous Aam Aadmi Party administration.
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Maharashtra To Establish Social Security Laws For 'Gig Workers'
Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Fundkar said 'gig workers' or those who work for online 'platforms' or companies such as Zomato need social security, and the state government will come up with a law for them.
-
Cabinet Approves Rs 1.07 Lakh Crore Scheme To Enhance Job Creation
The government on Tuesday approved an Employment Linked Incentive scheme with an outlay of Rs 1.07 lakh crore to support job generation, enhance employability and social security across all sectors, with special focus on the manufacturing sector.
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Taiwan Man Soaks Feet In Dry Ice For 10 Hours In Shocking Insurance Scam, Ends Up Losing Both Feet
A Taiwanese man lost both feet after freezing them in dry ice for 10 hours to fake an accident and claim insurance. The scheme, involving a friend, failed and led to criminal charges and social media outrage.
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Nitish Kumar's Big Move Ahead Of Polls, Monthly Pension Hiked To Rs 1,100
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced an increase in the monthly pension for elderly, disabled persons, and widowed women from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100.
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Delhi Minister Orders Officials To Clear Old Age Pension Cases In 15 Days
Delhi minister Ravinder Indraj Singh on Wednesday directed district social welfare officials to clear all pending cases under the Old Age Pension scheme within 15 days, an official statement said.
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Employees Can Now Generate EPFO UAN Through Face Authentication
Employees subscribing to social security schemes of the retirement fund body EPFO can now generate universal provident fund account number (UAN) and related services through face authentication, Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday
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Fact Check: Truth Behind PhonePe Offering Rs 696 Cashback During IPL 2025
Multiple social media users shared a post claiming that PhonePe was offering a Rs 696 cashback during the Indian Premier League season.
