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NPS gets new investment option: Pension body allows NPS funds to invest in these rupee bonds

The PFRDA has updated NPS investment guidelines, effective May 13, 2026, to include rupee-denominated bonds issued by the New Development Bank (NDB). This expands investment options for both government and private sector NPS funds, previously limited to bonds from IBRD, IFC, and ADB. Other conditions like credit rating and maturity…

The Economic Times

Exp World Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Exp World (NASDAQ:AGNT) reported improved first-quarter profitability metrics and reiterated its full-year 2026 outlook, while management emphasized its recent NextHome acquisition, international growth and investments in agent-focused technology and personal development offerings. Jesse Hill, CFO

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8th Pay Commission pension update: Fearing losses, why this employee body wants assured pension in New Pension System (NPS)

Central government employees are concerned about their NPS retirement corpus due to market fluctuations. The All India NPS Employees Federation has proposed an assured pension of 50% of last-drawn salary plus DA to the 8th Pay Commission, arguing the current model provides inadequate pensions for many, especially those with shorter…

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Virginia Democrats file motion asking for stay in map ruling as Trump touts ‘huge win’ for Republicans – as it happened

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Maharashtra revised NPS scheme rule update: Rs 7,500 as minimum pension, family pension, gratuity, corpus, withdrawal conditions & more

Maharashtra's Revised NPS scheme offers assured pensions for state employees joining by December 2026. Those with 20 years' service get 50% of last salary, while a minimum Rs 7,500 monthly pension is guaranteed for 10 years.

The Economic Times

Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company gets approval to sponsor pension funds under NPS

Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company has received PFRDA approval to operate as a Pension Fund Sponsor under the National Pension System. The company will establish a separate pension fund entity to manage NPS assets and retirement investments, aiming to strengthen its presence in India’s long-term retirement planning and pension management…

The Economic Times

NPS Sanchay scheme launched for informal sector employees: Age, eligibility criteria, minimum investment, withdrawal, exit, and other rules explained

PFRDA has launched NPS Sanchay, a simplified National Pension System variant, to serve India's informal sector employees. This scheme aims to reduce investment complexities and asset allocation challenges for nearly 90% of the workforce lacking formal pension coverage. Eligibility extends to Indian citizens aged 18-85, with rules aligning to existing…

The Economic Times

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Toxic debris from Trump’s ballroom project is being dumped at a public golf course, report finds

The debris tested positive for lead, pesticides and PCBs, according to the National Parks Service

The Independent UK

8th Pay Commission Pune meeting update: Rs 65,000 as minimum pay, fitment factor of 3.8; what Maharashtra pension body demands from 8th CPC

8th Pay Commission: Maharashtra Old Pension Organization representatives met with the 8th Pay Commission in Pune, advocating for a Rs 65,000 minimum basic pay and a 3.8 fitment factor for central government employees. Key demands included a 4% minimum DA increase, revised HRA and TA, faster career progression, and pension…

The Economic Times

Rubble from Trump ballroom dumped at DC golf course has toxic metals, data shows

A federal judge also warned White House to tread carefully as it moves ahead with plans to revamp DC golf course

The Guardian - US

SBI employees’ 2-day strike on May 25, 26: Pension fund manager option to ‘NPS employees’, parity issue among 16 demands

SBI employees' nationwide strike May 25, 26: The demands raised by the federation include recruitment of messengers and armed guards, adequate staffing, and stopping outsourcing of permanent roles. AISBISF has also underlined issues like pension related concerns under the National Pension System, lack of inter circle transfers for employees recruited…

The Economic Times

National Park Service nomination withdrawn by Trump administration

The Trump administration has withdrawn the nomination of hospitality executive Scott Socha to lead the National Park Service. Socha, the president of parks and resorts for Delaware North, was nominated to the role of NPS director in February. His nomination was formally withdrawn Monday. The White House did not respond…

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A $400 million ballroom was just the beginning. Now, Trump plans to spend $174 million more on renovations

Nearly all of the funding comes from donors, the White House said.

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Braiding knowledge: how Indigenous expertise and western science are converging

Researchers are weaving Native practices with western methods to revive ecosystems and reclaim food sovereignty

The Independent UK

Cherry blossoms in DC hit peak bloom in stunning burst of pink

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Datacentre developers face calls to disclose effect on UK’s net emissions

Campaign groups write to technology secretary amid concerns that sites could double overall electricity demand

The Independent UK

National Parks worker fired for hanging pride flag sues over alleged First Amendment violation

Lawyers for non-binary wildlife biologist Shannon ‘S.J.’ Joslin said they were illegally singled out and punished for speaking out against the Trump administration’s barrage of anti-trans policies

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The Independent UK

National Parks ditches reservation system that has been used to help control crowd sizes

‘Our national parks belong to the American people, and our priority is keeping them open and accessible,’ a Trump administration official said

Axios

NYC demands Pride flag return to Stonewall monument

A community leader vowed to raise the flag again.

The Guardian - US

‘So shameful’: backlash as US national monuments conform to Trump’s rewrite of history

From Pennsylvania to Montana, the White House’s war on ‘woke’ has targeted US monuments that address topics like racism and Indigenous history

Reason

Plaza Can Be Temporarily Closed for Construction, Without Violating First Amendment

The National Park Service had announced "a temporary closure of Columbus Circle" in D.C. for "the renovation of the fountain, cleaning of the statues, plaza and turf renovations to the park site."

The Guardian - UK

Who would want to lead the ‘British FBI’?

Letter: The proposed National Police Service, encompassing counter-terrorism and regional crime units along with the duties of the National Crime Agency, will be unmanageable, writes Peter Sommer

Evening Standard

Facial recognition to be rolled out nationwide in major police reforms

The home secretary has unveiled sweeping reforms billed as the biggest policing overhaul in 200 years

The Guardian - UK

Labour announces policing overhaul but critics fear it will centralise power

Home secretary to regain authority to sack chief constables and set crime- fighting targets in England and Wales

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