Famed Hawaii tourist attraction collapses into the sea amid unstable cliff warning Officials at the park service warned visitors to keep away from the location The Independent UK · Oct 3
Hawaii’s centuries-old sea arch collapses into Pacific after series of rough storms Hōlei sea arch, formed 550 years ago by erosion from ocean waves, no longer standing, National Park Service confirms The Guardian - US · Oct 2
October 2026 rule changes: No PUC, no fuel, higher Mumbai tolls, UPI charges and 4 more updates October 2026 brings seven rule and policy changes that could affect motorists, businesses and consumers across India. The updates include Delhi’s no-PUC, no-fuel rule, higher toll rates for commercial vehicles entering Mumbai, UPI charges on certain merchant payments, revised ATM limits for some bank customers, Aadhaar authentication for subsidised LPG… The Economic Times · Oct 1
J&K Old Pension Scheme: These employees can switch from NPS to OPS The Jammu and Kashmir government is offering eligible employees a rare chance to transition from the National Pension System (NPS) to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). This opportunity is available to those appointed to specific roles prior to December 2009, provided they joined on or after January 2010, with applications… The Economic Times · Sep 29
How much risk can you take? Pension regulator plans to ask before you choose a NPS scheme PFRDA is set to launch a suitability platform to evaluate the risk appetite of NPS subscribers. This platform will be integrated across various NPS interfaces for better assessment. The aim is to enable subscribers to make informed choices about their pension schemes. Recent studies indicate a growing interest in NPS… The Economic Times · Sep 29
5 rule changes from October 1: SBI ATM charges, MDR on UPI, bulk FD rates, KYC for LPG subsidy and more In October 2026, significant changes to banking and finance regulations will take effect, impacting numerous services. Furthermore, the Reserve Bank of India will introduce new disclosure protocols regarding bulk fixed deposits, and UPI transaction fees will be revised for amounts exceeding Rs 2,000 starting October 15. The Economic Times · Sep 28
Retirement planning: Why costs, asset allocation, and compounding matter more than chasing returns A pension is not really a lump sum. It is years of groceries, medicines and bills paid out across a 25-year or longer retirement. Hence, the real enemy is not the market, but inflation—slowly eroding what your rupee buys. After a strong decade, it is wiser to expect a little… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Visitors leave lint in a US cave, forcing volunteers to clean it up More than 30,000 people enter Lehman Caves at Great Basin National Park in Nevada each year, and every visitor unintentionally leaves behind a small amount of material. Fibres from clothing, hair, skin cells, dirt from shoes and objects that fall from pockets can accumulate inside the cave. The National Park… The Times of India · Sep 27
8th Pay Commission: AIDEF demands Rs 69,000 minimum pay, 3.83 fitment factor and 11-year pension commutation period 8th Pay Commission news: AIDEF has put forth demands regarding family units and pay calculations for the 8th Pay Commission. They request a minimum salary of Rs 69,000 and a higher fitment factor. The federation seeks to restore the Old Pension Scheme and change the commuted pension duration to 11… The Economic Times · Sep 23
UPS for Railway employees: Assured pension, VRS and one-time switch to NPS explained The Ministry of Railways has announced the Unified Pension Scheme rules for employees covered under the National Pension System. Employees appointed after January 1, 2004, are eligible for this scheme and will contribute 10% of their basic pay. A minimum pension of Rs 10,000 is assured after completing ten years… The Economic Times · Sep 23
Rs 1.68 crore investments, Rs 89,000 monthly MF SIP. Can this 40-year-old investor retire at 50? A 40-year-old investor based in Pune is on a mission to retire by age 50 while providing for her two children’s education. With savings of Rs 1.68 cr from diverse investments, she plans to pay off her home loan by December 2026. Experts suggest she aim for a retirement fund… The Economic Times · Sep 23
Single mother Adeline Hornbek built a Colorado homestead and owned 100 cattle In 1878, Adeline Hornbek established a homestead in Colorado’s Florissant Valley after surviving widowhood, a devastating flood and the collapse of a second marriage. With help from her children and neighbours, she built a two-storey log house and developed the property into a cattle ranch. By 1885, she was managing… The Times of India · Sep 22
100% family pension and NPS-related benefits: Know who is eligible to get extraordinary pension benefits in Railways The railway employees' new pension guidelines have been announced, slated for implementation in 2026. These provisions classify both death and disability incidents into four specific categories. Notably, Categories B and D are set to receive enhanced pension benefits under this framework. Additionally, the family pension rates differ considerably according to… The Economic Times · Sep 22
NPS Swasthya latest guidelines: How much do you need to contribute? Check fees, withdrawal and exit rules The PFRDA has unveiled comprehensive operational guidelines for the NPS Swasthya health cover. These guidelines specify minimum contributions, premium costs, and rules for partial withdrawals. NPS Swasthya supports family floater policies for subscribers, their spouses, and children. The Economic Times · Sep 21
The Economic Times · Sep 18 8th Pay Commission latest news: 8 demands from nursing staff in Chandigarh meeting The Nurses Welfare Association engaged with the 8th Pay Commission officials to present crucial demands. They aim for an increase in starting salaries and better compensation for night shifts. Furthermore, the association is pushing for expanded insurance benefits and additional hardship allowances. A significant ask is the reinstatement of the…
The Independent UK · Sep 17 Officials admit Trump’s triumphal arch will have ‘adverse affects’ on historic sites – but say it should still go ahead National Park Service instead suggests measure to mitigate the impact of the planned Memorial Circle monument, which is facing opposition from veterans groups
The Times of India · Sep 14 Tourists leave “lint bunnies” in world’s longest cave; volunteers remove 600 pounds of debris Human-generated lint poses a significant problem within Mammoth Cave's delicate ecosystem. This debris introduces nutrients and encourages microbial growth, harming natural formations. Volunteers diligently remove these "lint bunnies" using specialized equipment and conservation techniques. These dedicated efforts have collected approximately six hundred pounds of unwanted material over time. The ongoing…
The Times of India · Sep 14 US may swap federal land on Georgia’s Cumberland Island for private parcels; conservation rules could reshape what happens next The National Park Service is evaluating the possibility of land exchanges on Cumberland Island. The strategy involves acquiring privately owned parcels in exchange for federal lands, which will continue to be protected under conservation restrictions. The agency invites public input regarding the possible environmental repercussions of this initiative, which aims…
Fortune · Sep 10 Trump's 'America First' national park fees for foreign tourists have raised a quarter of what was promised The Department of Interior says foreign-tourist fees raised $22.5 million this year, a quarter of what it was supposed to bring in.
The Times of India · Sep 9 Carl Sandburg bought 245-acre estate for wife's goat farm; it became a poet's NPS site In 1945, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Carl Sandburg and his wife, Lilian “Paula” Sandburg, left Michigan for a 245-acre estate near Flat Rock, North Carolina. The move was driven in large part by Paula’s expanding dairy-goat operation, which needed more pasture and suitable farm buildings. Carl also wanted a warmer climate…
The Economic Times · Sep 8 NC-JCM seeks Old Pension Scheme for NPS employees recruited against pre-2003 vacancies; who can benefit? The NC-JCM has urged that older vacancy sanction letters be used to assess eligibility for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). During a meeting with the DoPT secretary, they emphasized the importance of this pension issue. Legal rulings have favored employees recruited post-January 1, 2004, for OPS benefits, as the New…
The Economic Times · Sep 7 Global Market | South Korea’s NPS suspends FX hedging as won hits near two-year high: Reports South Korea’s National Pension Service has suspended foreign exchange hedging as the won strengthened to a near two-year high against the dollar. The move could affect dollar supply and demand in the domestic market, with the pension fund’s large overseas holdings making its currency transactions significant for South Korea’s foreign…
The Economic Times · Sep 7 Indian retirees missed out on equity wealth: How decades of pension-led retirement saving left portfolios stock-light For the longest time, we had a defined benefit plan. Even today, we have around us many retired government and public sector employees (and their widows and dependent children as applicable) earning a lifetime inflation-adjusted monthly pension that is way beyond their contributions during their earning years.
The Economic Times · Sep 4 Moving abroad? Know what happens to your NPS account after you become an NRI Non-Resident Indians are permitted to maintain their National Pension System contributions from abroad. To remain involved, they must utilize NRE or NRO accounts for their investments. NRIs can select either active or auto allocation strategies aligned with their individual risk preferences.
The Economic Times · Sep 4 Can you stop NPS contributions for a few years? Know the impact before you take a break Experiencing a financial setback? Halting NPS contributions may appear to be the only option, but have you considered the long-term consequences for your retirement fund? Delve into the longevity of your existing investments, what the minimum contribution requirements are, and how taking a break can influence your tax advantages.