PM Kisan Scheme: Government Temporarily Withholds Payments for Farmers Under Eligibility Verification
Farmers registered under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme should check their beneficiary status as the government continues verification of certain accounts. The official PM-KISAN portal has issued…
PFRDA Expands NPS Reach Through New StAR Platform to Bring Retirement Planning to Smaller Cities
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is promoting a new digital initiative called StAR NPS to expand the reach of the National Pension System across different sections of…
EPFO Launches WhatsApp Service: Employees Can Now Check PF Balance and Passbook Easily
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a new WhatsApp-based service to make provident fund-related information more accessible to subscribers. Employees can now check their PF balance, view recent…
Rajasthan Government Announces 3% DA Hike for Employees and Pensioners Ahead of Diwali
The Rajasthan government has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, bringing the rate from 60% to 63% of…
8th Pay Commission: Railway Employees Demand ₹69,000 Minimum Basic Salary
A major salary-related demand has emerged under the 8th Pay Commission, as railway employee organisations have sought a substantial increase in the minimum basic pay of central government employees. The…
Emirates Expands Vietnam Flights with More A350 Services
Emirates is increasing its flight services to Vietnam, giving travellers more options when flying between the Middle East and the Southeast Asian country. The airline is adding extra Airbus A350…
Renfe Train Strikes Announced in Spain for November 10 and 12
Travellers planning to explore Spain by train in November may face service disruptions after the train drivers’ union SEMAF announced two new strike days at Renfe. The planned action is…
Manipur Plans Easier Travel Access to Attract Overseas Indian Tourists
Manipur is seeking changes to its Protected Area Permit (PAP) system to make travel easier for certain foreign visitors of Indian origin. The proposal is aimed at encouraging tourism in…
Spain’s Tourism Industry Set to Cross €269 Billion in 2026
Spain is preparing for another strong year in tourism, with the industry expected to contribute more than €269 billion to the country's economy in 2026. The latest forecast from the…
Ethiopian Airlines Adds New Flights to Mozambique’s Coastal City
Travellers planning to explore Africa have a new international flight connection to consider. Ethiopian Airlines has launched passenger services to Nacala, a coastal city in northern Mozambique, expanding its network…
