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OPS vs CPS: Andhra Pradesh allows one-time switch to Old Pension Scheme for eligible employees; check who qualifies

Andhra Pradesh offers a one-time option to switch to the Old Pension Scheme. This applies to employees recruited before September 1, 2004, who joined later. They must meet specific conditions to avail this benefit. This decision aligns with a similar move by the central government in March 2023. Employees not…

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Old Pension Scheme option extended to these government employees: Will others also get it?

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research endorsed the Centre's decision on pension options. This move allows compassionate appointees to opt for the Old Pension Scheme. These individuals applied for jobs before January 1, 2004, but joined later. A key letter from the Department of Personnel facilitated this change for…

The Economic Times

Centre extends Old Pension Scheme (OPS) benefit to compassionate ground appointees: Application date to decide eligibility; who will benefit?

Central government employees appointed on compassionate grounds before 2004, but joining after, can now opt for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). This decision extends the benefit previously granted to regular appointees who applied before the January 1, 2004, cutoff. The move follows inter-ministerial consultations and addresses demands from employee unions,…

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Ottawa's police chief reveals officers misused law enforcement databases to pursue women, sparking a crisis of trust. Disciplinary actions and demands for accountability follow amid systemic misconduct allegations.

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Germany blocks UniCredit bid for Commerzbank but the share price soars

The federal government, which holds 12% of the shares, has rejected the Italian bank’s bid for the German lender, calling it aggressive and hostile. UniCredit soars on the stock market as the Frankfurt prosecutor investigates alleged market manipulation.

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The future Queen frontman encountered his eventual Under Pressure collaborator when working as a shop assistant at Kensington Market

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The reality of forming a successful unified DevOps teams

Firstly, unless there is an explicit effort taken on culture and mindset change, it will not be easy to make Dev and Ops work on each other's tasks with the same commitment.

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Maharashtra Cabinet permits OPS option for government employees hired through ads issued before November 2005

Maharashtra Cabinet cleared a proposal that offers State government employees on the basis of recruiting advertisements issued before that date the option of availing the benefits of the old pension scheme (OPS).

The Hindu

Congress manifesto with OPS soon, says Chinta Mohan

Congress committed to restoring OPS, Panchayat Raj Act, NREGS & Anganwadi system in Chittoor District.

The Hindu

Will deliberate on Old Pension Scheme after panel report: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that the government would deliberate on restoring the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) once the committee constituted for the purpose submitted its report.

The Hindu

Bring back old pension scheme, workers unhappy: BMS to Finance Minister

Thousands of employees of various State and Union governments and public sector units belonging to the Government Employees National Confederation (GENC) held a rally.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

NIA to probe petrol bomb attack in Chennai; heavy rains lash TN; CM Stalin reviews precautionary measures; OPS appeals to HC to use AIADMK flag, symbol & letterhead.

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The Hindu

Secret ballot on November 20 and 21 for Railways, defence workers to determine support for indefinite strike

Trade unions will hold a secret ballot on November 20 and 21 among about 12 lakh Indian Railways employees and 3.9 lakh civilian workers at various defence establishments

The Hindu

Bring back old pension scheme, demand employees, pensioners

At the protest in Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, they threaten indefinite strike if the demand is not met by Centre

The Hindu

Unions of employees, teachers to promote Old Pension Scheme as poll issue in Andhra Pradesh

Piqued over the denial of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and calling it an “act of deceit” by the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government in Andhra Pradesh, a section of employees and teachers working in the government sector is gearing up to launch a concerted and sustained ‘political campaign’ to…

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UTF leaders call off hunger strike, but vow to continue fight for OPS in Andhra Pradesh

UTF leaders call off hunger strike, but vow to continue fight for OPS in Andhra Pradesh. Riding roughshod over the pleas of the employees and teachers, the government is trying to thrust the Guaranteed Pension Scheme, which, the union says, is unacceptable. PDF MLC K.S. Lakshmana Rao said that teachers…

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We’ll vote for the party that restores OPS, say striking teacher union leaders in Andhra Pradesh

UTF leaders launch hunger strike to demand restoration of Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Refusing CPS/GPS, they seek implementation of OPS for those appointed before 2004.

The Hindu

Teachers announce indefinite strike demanding restoration of OPS

APUTF teachers launch indefinite strike in Vijayawada to demand restoration of Old Pension Scheme. Strike to continue until promises made to teachers are fulfilled. CPI(M) extends support, demanding OPS restoration for a long time.

The Hindu

Punjab govt. employees await implementation of old pension scheme

Punjab govt. issued notification to restore Old Pension Scheme (OPS) last Nov, but yet to release SOPs. Employees who joined after 2004 covered under NPS, but OPS provides full govt. contribution. Retirees disappointed by govt's sluggish approach & lack of details. AAP govt. committed to implementing OPS, studying models of…

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Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passes the Guaranteed Pension System Bill

Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes GPS Bill-2023, entailing ₹2,500 crore financial implication by 2040. Bill formulated after consultations with stakeholders to provide pension to lakhs of employees. Government studied HR policy, per capita income, expenditure, and devised hybrid model of GPS as via media solution. Bill aims to earmark ₹1.60 lakh…

The Hindu

Do subsidies and safety nets take focus away from generating jobs?

The Hindu Parley discussion on whether poll promises are a distraction from providing solutions to what appears to be a systemic concern – jobless growth?

The Hindu

Draft ordinance on GSP replete with errors and ambiguities, says A.P. employees’ association

There is no clarity on annuity plan selection option to get maximum percentage of guarantee and whether the government will provide minimum pension on par with the OPS employees, say members of the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat CPS Association, and reiterate their demand for restoration of the OPS

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