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Topic: Pension

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.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.