October 2025

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) was designed as a long-term savings tool to ensure financial security after retirement. However, a worrying trend has emerged — many members are making frequent or premature withdrawals, thereby weakening

The Government of India has proposed new regulations to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of artificial intelligence. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced draft amendments to the Information Technology

NSDL has agreed to a settlement with SEBI for non-compliances identified during SEBI’s inspection of NSDL in the financial year 2023-24. The amount of the settlement is ₹ 15.57 crore (i.e., ₹ 15,57,60,000). SEBI accepted

In a significant development for India’s school education landscape, the state of Kerala has officially decided to join the Central government’s Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme. This decision enables the state

A recent Mercer–CFA Institute Global Pension Index (GPI) 2025 report has raised serious concerns about India’s retirement security system. According to the report, less than 25 % of India’s workforce is covered under formal pension

The Delhi government has announced the release of ₹325 crore during the ongoing financial year 2025–26 towards education and student development initiatives. The funds are directed primarily toward strengthening educational infrastructure, supporting Delhi University (DU)-affiliated

Transform Schools hosted “The Pivot 2025” — a national event aimed at redefining learning for secondary education under the theme “Learn. Shift. Act.”Held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, the event brought together educators,

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched “Special Campaign 5.0”, a nationwide initiative to improve governance, cleanliness, and efficiency in educational institutions. The campaign runs from 2 October to 31 October 2025 and aims to

National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has announced its maiden dividend after its stock market debut in August 2025, marking an important milestone for investors and the company’s post-listing credibility. NSDL to Pay Its First Dividend

The Government of India has launched a major initiative to create indigenous artificial intelligence (AI) datasets aimed at reducing reliance on foreign data sources and minimizing bias in AI outputs. his move aligns with India’s

Gujarat is set to receive around 250 new postgraduate (PG) medical seats across government and society-run medical colleges as part of a major nationwide expansion of medical education. This move falls under the central government’s

Losing a job can bring both financial stress and uncertainty. To help employees during such times, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) allows partial withdrawal from the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). As per the latest

The Government of Uttarakhand has inaugurated a Centralized Virtual Studio to conduct smart and virtual classes across nearly 840 government schools under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) scheme of Samagra Shiksha. This initiative marks

From 1 October 2025, PFRDA’s Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) is effective for non-government NPS subscribers. MSF lets pension funds offer persona-targeted schemes (low / moderate / high risk) and — for non-government MSF high-risk schemes

In mid-October the Cabinet approved two complementary measures aimed at strengthening social welfare and catalysing innovation: a central commitment to continue supplying micronutrient-fortified rice across major welfare programmes (including the PDS, Mid-Day Meals and ICDS)

A nationwide FAIMA survey has flagged important gaps in medical education across India: weak skills labs, irregular teaching, heavy clerical burdens on trainees, faculty shortages and rising mental-health stress among students and residents. Key findings

Ahead of Diwali 2025, several states (and the Centre) announced a 3% Dearness Allowance / Dearness Relief (DA/DR) increase for employees and pensioners, paid with October salaries/pensions and arrears. At the same time, the Global

CBSE has moved migration certificates for Class X and Class XII to a fully digital format. From the 2025 board cycle onwards, migration certificates will be issued as digitally signed documents on DigiLocker. Physical certificates

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has announced a landmark step to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies into the core curriculum of all engineering, BBA, and BCA programs across India. The