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The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is one of the most trusted retirement-savings schemes for salaried employees in India. Both employer and employee contribute monthly to this fund, and the balance grows with interest over time. […]

The Bhamashah Yojana 2025 is an initiative of the State Government of Rajasthan, through its School Education Department based in Jaipur, to engage private donors in improving the infrastructure of government schools. The scheme formally

India runs hundreds of government welfare schemes across health, education, housing, finance, and social security. Yet, many citizens remain unaware of what benefits they are eligible for. In 2025, with most services going digital, government

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued a circular on 7 November 2025, which refines key provisions recently introduced under the Corporate Model of the National Pension System (NPS). These revisions, which

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced new rules to simplify the process of transferring an employee’s Provident Fund (EPF) balance when they change jobs. The move aims to remove employer dependency, prevent service

The Delhi Government has announced a major academic reform — the introduction of a dedicated “Learning Period” in all government schools to enhance foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) among young learners. This initiative aligns with

In a landmark move to regularise private education in the capital, the Delhi Government has announced that unaided private schools operating in non-conforming areas will be granted official recognition. This step aims to ensure that

The Atal Canteen Scheme is a landmark social-welfare initiative launched by the Delhi Government to ensure affordable, hygienic, and nutritious meals for the city’s underprivileged population. Named after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the

National Stock Exchange (NSE) Managing Director/NSE Chief and CEO Ashish Chauhan has predicted that India will emerge as the biggest winner in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) race. In a detailed social-media post, he explained

MCD School Websites are being launched by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for all its 1,512 schools to improve transparency, parent–teacher communication, and digital access. Each school will soon have its own online platform

The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) is introducing the PSEB Dual Certificate system under the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF). This major reform aims to combine regular academic learning with vocational skill training so that

The Assam Skill Development Mission (ASDM) is a major initiative of the Government of Assam to equip youth with market-ready skills. It focuses on technical and vocational training across diverse industries to enhance employability, promote

The Chief Minister Jibon Prerana Scheme (CMJPS), launched on November 3, 2025, is Assam’s flagship financial assistance programme for educated, unemployed graduates. It aims to support fresh graduates during their transition from college to career,

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced major reforms to simplify how employees manage their provident fund accounts when they change jobs. These new rules aim to ensure that savings grow seamlessly and remain

A recent analysis of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) data has revealed a serious concern — nearly half of India’s EPF subscribers retire with only about ₹20,000 in their provident fund accounts. While the upcoming

India has emerged as the top country in the world using Google Gemini AI tutoring and guided learning tool. Over 2 million Indian students have accessed the free student offer under Google’s education initiative, making

India’s technology ecosystem is growing faster than ever, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), digital public infrastructure (DPI), and rapid start-up innovation. Amid this fast-paced growth, the Government of India’s IT Secretary recently emphasized that regulation

The Hindu, one of India’s leading national newspapers, hosted the India Education Expo 2025 across major cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to connect Indian and NRI students with premier universities, colleges, and educational

The Assam Orunodoi Scheme is the state’s largest and most significant social welfare program, launched by the Government of Assam under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. Introduced in December 2020 and

India’s expanding social security network—through schemes such as EPFO, ESIC, and NPS—is being increasingly powered by young workers entering the formal economy. Recent data reveals that youth participation is driving most of the new enrolments,

The Government of Assam has launched the Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Asoni — a flagship initiative under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma to empower girl students through education. The scheme aims

The Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA) is a flagship initiative of the Government of Assam to promote women’s entrepreneurship and economic independence. It focuses on supporting members of women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to start

The Government of India is preparing new “AI-Label” rules under the Information Technology framework to regulate AI-generated and synthetic content. These rules aim to ensure transparency, curb misinformation, and protect users from deepfakes and manipulated

The Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), India’s flagship health insurance programme, has received its highest budget allocation since 2020, amounting to ₹9,406 crore for FY 2025-26. This reflects the government’s continued

The Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (CMAAA) is the current flagship employment-generation initiative by the Government of Assam. It modernizes the goal of older schemes like the original Kalpataru Scheme by providing substantially higher financial

Rajasthan’s Education and Panchayati Raj Minister, Madan Dilawar, has announced that 312 government schools across the state will be merged starting from the next academic session. This decision is part of the state’s strategy to

The Tamil Nadu government has constituted two 16-member expert committees to overhaul the school curriculum for Classes I–XII. The initiative is part of the State Education Policy (SEP) 2025, and the new curriculum is scheduled

The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is a flagship savings scheme under Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, aimed at ensuring a bright financial future for the girl child. It offers one of the highest interest rates among

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has urged officials to ensure that both Central and State welfare schemes are implemented effectively, reaching the grassroots level. He emphasised the need for greater awareness, better coordination among departments,

The Government of India has released the country’s first AI Governance Guidelines under the IndiaAI Mission. Instead of bringing a new standalone law, the framework emphasises using existing legal systems—like the IT Act 2000, Digital

The Maharashtra state cabinet has approved a ₹173.91 crore plan to establish a Government Polytechnic at Mul in Chandrapur district. The institute will serve about 300 students and offer diploma courses in mining, automation, power

India’s recent Women’s World Cup victory has inspired a surge of enthusiasm for girls’ sports nationwide. In Delhi, however, many government schools still lag behind private institutions in providing the necessary infrastructure, coaching, and opportunities

The government has introduced a one-time switch option allowing Central Government employees who had previously opted into the Unified Pension Scheme to revert to the National Pension System (NPS) before retirement. This reform aims to

The Government of India has approved a revision in the cooking cost for school meals provided under the PM Poshan Scheme (formerly Mid-Day Meal Scheme). The change, effective from 1 May 2025, aims to adjust

In a major boost to India’s innovation ecosystem, Nvidia Corporation has joined the India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) as a founding member and strategic adviser. The alliance has secured around US $850 million in funding

From 1 October 2025, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) introduced major reforms for non-government National Pension System (NPS) subscribers. These changes provide greater flexibility, higher equity exposure, and easier withdrawal options to

States across India are accelerating plans to implement foundational education in mother – tongue under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The initiative aims to make early learning more inclusive and effective by teaching young

India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are witnessing a major wave of compliance reforms designed to make business operations simpler, faster, and more transparent. The government has introduced a series of changes focusing on

India and Israel have signed a new agreement to deepen collaboration in defence technology, artificial intelligence (AI Cooperation), and cybersecurity. The pact marks a major step in strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations,

The Government of India launched the Employees’ Enrolment Scheme 2025 under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on 1 November 2025. The six-month initiative aims to bring unregistered and informal-sector employees into the provident-fund framework,

The Delhi High Court has upheld the Central Government’s rule mandating that international employees working in India must contribute to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), regardless of their salary level. The verdict confirms that this

Canada has sharply tightened its student visa regime, with nearly 74% of Indian applications rejected in August 2025 — the highest on record. The move follows stricter checks on documentation, financial credibility, and institutional authenticity

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has unveiled a transformative initiative — the “Learning by Doing” (LBD) model — to revolutionize classroom learning by making it experiential, participatory, and skill-driven. Launched on 3 November 2025, the

The Employees’ Enrolment Scheme (EES) 2025, launched by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), is a major step toward bringing unregistered and informal-sector workers under the umbrella of formal social security. The scheme offers a

The Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Eighth Central Pay Commission, paving the way for a new revision of salaries, allowances, and pensions for central government employees and pensioners. The

Delhi’s Open-School: A recent report has revealed that nearly 70% of students enrolled under the Delhi Government’s NIOS Project for Class 10 have failed over the past four years. The data, obtained through an RTI

Global tech giant Amazon.com Inc. has announced a massive layoff drive affecting around 14,000 corporate jobs worldwide, including several hundred positions in India. The restructuring is part of the company’s shift toward automation, artificial intelligence

The Uttar Pradesh government has expanded its Old Age Pension Scheme by adding over 1.5 lakh new beneficiaries using the Family ID database. This marks a major step toward data-driven and inclusive welfare delivery, ensuring

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Google LLC have announced a landmark partnership to strengthen India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure and make advanced AI tools accessible to the nation’s youth, startups, and small businesses. Key Highlights

Under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95), pensioners currently receive a minimum pension of ₹1,000 per month, a rate unchanged since 2014. Rising inflation and growing demands from pensioners’ associations have pushed the government to reconsider