The year 2025 is turning out to be positive for private sector employees, with average salary hikes projected at 9.5% across Indian companies. According to recent compensation surveys and HR reports, most industries are poised to offer competitive increments, albeit with sector-specific variations. 📈 Sector-Wise Salary Hike Trends Sector Expected Average Hike (%) Engineering & … Read more
In a move set to benefit millions of retirees across India, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has officially announced updates to pension amounts under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95). The decision follows recent government approval for a much-needed pension hike that is expected to enhance the financial security of pensioners amid rising living costs. … Read more
New Delhi, March 30, 2025 — The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to introduce a groundbreaking feature that will allow its members to withdraw funds through UPI and ATM, drastically simplifying access to their retirement savings. This new initiative, expected to go live by May or early June 2025, is poised to benefit … Read more
As the new financial year 2025-26 begins, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the list of bank holidays for April 2025. These holidays vary across different states based on regional festivals, public events, and religious observances. Whether you’re planning a trip, filing taxes, or managing personal finances, knowing when banks are closed … Read more
Lucknow, March 30, 2025 – The Uttar Pradesh government has once again reaffirmed its commitment to senior citizens’ welfare by offering financial assistance under the Old Age Pension Scheme (Vridha Pension Yojana). Eligible residents can now receive a pension of ₹12,000 annually, which is disbursed at ₹1,000 per month. This initiative aims to support elderly … Read more
Jaipur, March 30, 2025 – Rajasthan is currently experiencing a spell of pleasant chill due to northern winds, with nighttime temperatures dipping below 10°C in several cities. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a new Western Disturbance is expected to become active on April 2, potentially bringing cloud cover and light rainfall to eight … Read more
Lucknow | March 30, 2025 – In a major crackdown against organized crime, Anuj Kannaujia, a most-wanted shooter and ₹2.5 lakh bounty criminal linked to the Mukhtar Ansari gang, was gunned down in an encounter with the UP STF in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, on Sunday. The operation ended a five-year-long manhunt for the fugitive, who was … Read more
