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8th Pay Commission: Pensioners seek 11-year restoration period of commuted pension, cite HC judgment

8th Pay Commission news: Bharat Pensioners' Samaj has urged the Centre and 8th Pay Commission to reduce the restoration period for commuted pension from 15 to 11 years. The demand follows the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s September 16 judgment, which called for examination under changed actuarial conditions. BPS seeks a…

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Fix the delay in family pension for widows, says central government pensioners' body; seeks 6 months’ provisional payment

Bharat Pensioner Samaj has urged for the introduction of provisional family pensions for grieving spouses. This measure aims to alleviate financial strain during the often lengthy process of securing regular pensions. While the current policy permits the issuance of family pensions within a month, the reality of mourning times and…

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8th Pay Commission calculator: Why central govt pensioners seek 15-year commuted pension rule change

8th Pay Commission latest news: Pensioners under the central government are advocating for a quicker restoration of their commuted pensions. Various employee and pensioner associations are pushing the 8th Pay Commission to reassess this lengthy period. They contend that existing regulations rely on obsolete financial statistics and demographic trends, emphasising…

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8th Pay Commission news: Have Pay Commission terms of reference been amended in the past?

8th Pay Commission latest news: Pensioners are advocating for alterations to the terms of reference set by the 8th Pay Commission. They propose that revisions to pensions and family pensions for those retired before 2026 be included. Additionally, they urge the exclusion of non-contributory pension schemes from the commission's mandate.…

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8th Pay Commission update: Inclusion of revision of pension and family pension in 8th CPC terms of reference demanded by central govt employee & pensioner bodies

8th Pay Commission latest news: Pensioner and employee bodies are advocating for the revision of pensions for those who retired before 2026 under the 8th Pay Commission. They are also pressing to eliminate the 'unfunded cost' provision from the commission's guidelines. Both the Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj and AIDEF, representing millions…

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Life certificate submission for NRI pensioners: BPS seeks email facility for overseas central government pensioners

Overseas pensioners encounter challenges when submitting digital life certificates due to issues with authentication and internet connectivity. Bharat Pensioners Samaj suggests that the government accept verified life certificates through registered email IDs, aiming to make the process easier for elderly pensioners living abroad. They point out that a similar digital…

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8th Pay Commission news: Minimum salary of Rs 69,000 and minimum pension of Rs 45,000; what Bharat Pension Samaj recommended to 8th CPC

8th Pay Commission fitment factor: Bharat Pensioners Samaj met 8th Pay Commission officials proposing a minimum pension of Rs 45,000. They also recommended a minimum basic salary of Rs 69,000 for central government employees. The delegation suggested revising pay and pension every five years instead of ten. They also asked…

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Chronic shortage of educational psychologists could ‘derail special needs reforms’

Only one educational psychologist for every 9,400 pupils in some areas, new report reveals

The Independent UK

This Mediterranean-style diet could keep your brain sharp as you age – new study

The Mediterranean diet – rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables and legumes – has long been linked to better heart health. Growing evidence suggests it may also help support brain health as we age, with a brain-focused variation of the diet drawing increasing scientific attention.

The Conversation

Pregnant women and breastfeeding mums should be included in clinical trials, experts say

The British Pharmacological Society has called for clearer, evidence-based guidance on medication use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

The Independent UK

69 Times People Solved Annoying Problems With Surprisingly Genius Ideas (New Pics)

Being creative and open-minded, trying out new ideas, and thinking outside the box are all great skills to have. And we think they’re slightly undervalued! With some unconventional thinking, you can devise quick and innovative solutions to real-life problems. Problems that some people might not even realize exist. Our team…

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What Franco’s fascist regime in Spain can teach us about today’s America

Minneapolis residents say they feel besieged under what some are calling a fascist occupation. Thousands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been swarming a city whose vast majority in 2024 did not vote for Donald Trump – or for a paramilitary roundup of its diverse population.

The Conversation

Every new FPL rule you need to know about in 2025/26

FPL will task fans with adapting to several new rules for the 2025/26 season, with Mohamed Salah top scoring last term at 344 points

The Independent UK

‘Greater and greater risk’ in reality TV tests media psychologists’ skills

As TV producers push boundaries, advisers called in to help safeguard participants’ mental health face a complex task

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Jayson Tatum makes an appearance at BPS school

The Boston Celtics forward made an appearance at the BPS school and gave a heartfelt speech on reaching your goals.

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Suicidal NHS staff lose mental health support in ‘irresponsible’ cuts

Exclusive: ‘It’s clinically irresponsible to simply halt a service’ for suicidal staff, warns professor Mike Wang

Boston Herald

Teacher knocked unconscious while protecting student in attack outside Boston school, police say

BOSTON — A group Mattapan students brutally jumped another student and the teacher walking her home outside the Young Achievers Science and Math Pilot School after school Wednesday, according to details in a Boston Police report.

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ASIC sues BPS Financial Limited, company behind cryptocurrency Qoin, in Federal Court

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is prosecuting Gold Coast digital currency Qoin in the Federal Court over alleged false, misleading or deceptive statements.

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Welsh farming unions welcome £161m early payment scheme for farmers

More than 15,000 Welsh farms will benefit

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Women ‘more anxious about bills and depressed about cost of living’

The crisis is having a disproportionate impact on women’s mental health, the British Psychological Society warned.

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Welcome to Hall Pass. This newsletter keeps you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. Each week, we bring you a roundup of the latest on school board elections, along with sharp commentary and research from across the political spectrum on the issues confronting school boards in…

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