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Topic: Pension

Our take on Jamaat’s re-emergence, UPS and India’s K-shaped recovery—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Guaranteed pensions may cause fiscal ambiguity. Govt may have to raise pension outlay for UPS

UPS seems more fiscally prudent than Old Pension Scheme, but reverses New Pension System’s equitable coverage. More spending on pension may limit space for spending on productive avenues.

What ‘next of kin’ policy for defence personnel says & why death-related pensions are being debated

Parents of martyred Captain Anshuman Singh are demanding a revision in Army's policy, which prioritises spouse over parents post-marriage when it comes to grant of ex gratia.

Pensionless Maha Vir Chakra awardee who trained Mukti Bahini continues to fight for rights

Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.

Women govt employees can now nominate kids for pension instead of husband in case of marital discord

The amendment was formulated by the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) in consultation with the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

The bald truth of a 70-hour work week & the Apple of my spy

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

With low ex gratia & no ex-servicemen status, injured officer trainees stare at bleak future

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Khattar govt to start pensions for unmarried people aged 45-60 as low sex ratio takes a toll

CM Khattar announces decision at Karnal programme. If scheme is implemented, Haryana, which faces assembly elections next year, will be 1st state with such a pension.

‘French Spiderman’ climbs Paris skyscraper as protest against Macron’s pension law

Alain Robert, 60, climbs without a harness, using only his bare hands and a pair of climbing shoes.

‘Pension not revised once since 1998’ — why former coal sector workers are planning fresh stir

While rules say pension amount was to be revised every 3 years, govt admits it hasn't changed since 1998. All India Coal Pensioners Association says many get just Rs 500 per month.

On Camera

Iran’s real fantasy is to take over Muslim world. Palestine is just a façade

Since 1979, Iran has used the Palestinian issue as a façade for its regional agenda to oppose American diplomacy, the Western world, and the existence of Israel.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.