‘We know the truth’: Philadelphians fight Trump’s erasure of history Over the last six months, activists have ensured the US doesn’t forget enslavement in the nation’s first capital The Guardian - US · Jul 10
India's private credit industry can become $100 billion by 2050: NPS Trust chief Dinesh Kumar Khara India's private credit sector could reach USD 100 billion by 2050. This expansion is driven by a maturing ecosystem and growing domestic capital pools. Family offices and UHNIs are increasingly seeking alternative asset classes. Regulators are adopting a calibrated approach to market evolution and reforms. The Economic Times · Jul 9
Pension body’s big move for NPS: PFRDA sets up panel to attract global pension funds; how NPS subscribers can benefit PFRDA has formed a committee to attract global pension capital into India. This committee, named ASCEND, will create a roadmap for collaborations. Indian pension funds will partner with global funds through co-investment platforms. This initiative aims to finance infrastructure and support economic development. NPS subscribers will benefit from diversification and… The Economic Times · Jul 9
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 · Jul 9
NPS latest update: Central Autonomous Body employees can now choose 2 additional NPS investment options Central government employees now have two new investment choices. These options were previously available only to central government employees. Now, National Pension System subscribers in Central Autonomous Bodies can also access them. The Economic Times · Jul 8
Govt extends additional investment choices under NPS to autonomous bodies The government has extended additional National Pension System investment choices. These options are now available to employees of central autonomous bodies. Aggressive Life Cycle Fund LC-75-High offers up to seventy-five percent equity exposure. Balanced Life Cycle Fund provides a fifty percent equity cap. This move enhances subscriber flexibility and pension… The Economic Times · Jul 7
Overcrowded and underfunded: Trump’s cuts to national parks threaten the US’s ‘best idea’ This summer, Yosemite national park has been rife with traffic jams and throngs of visitors. Can these popular national treasures withstand a future of strained resources? The Guardian - US · Jul 4
Trump Scores Court Win to Keep Slavery and Climate Change Exhibits Out of US National Parks A federal appeals court has paused a ruling requiring the National Park Service to reinstall exhibits on slavery and climate change, handing the Trump administration a temporary victory. International Business Times UK · Jul 3
Trump administration can remove history and climate info from US parks, court says In latest legal twist, appeals panel rules US does not have to reinstate signage on climate, immigration and slavery The Guardian - US · Jul 2
‘A sanitized view of America’: inside Trump’s campaign to erase US history from national parks Critics say the Trump administration is trying to rewrite and whitewash history by removing and altering scores of signs on public lands The Guardian - US · Jul 2
"Kids, if Your Parents Are MAGA, They Love Child Rapists" Sign Protected by First Amendment From Judge Randolph Moss (D.D.C.) Monday in Accountability Now USA v. Griess, decided Monday (correctly, I think): Plaintiff Accountability Now… The post "Kids, if Your Parents Are MAGA, They Love Child Rapists" Sign Protected by First Amendment appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jul 2
Rs 15,000 monthly investment for 20 years: NPS or mutual funds? Know which may leave you with a bigger retirement corpus Retirement planning often pits National Pension System (NPS) against equity mutual funds. While mutual funds offer flexibility and potentially higher returns, NPS boasts significant tax advantages and low costs. Read the article to know how a monthly investment of Rs 15,000, which goes up by 5% every year, can grow… The Economic Times · Jul 1
Device installed to help keep Trump’s Reflecting Pool clear of algae was never used on a pool: report ‘Ozone nanobubbler’ intended to break up aquatic plant infestations is relatively new technology that has only previously been trialed in public waterways, according to a report The Independent UK · Jun 29
Trump’s unsupported claims about Reflecting Pool vandalism by Kate Yandell ANALYSIS — President Donald Trump has repeatedly blamed vandals for damaging the new blue lining of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is now peeling, as well as for algae in the water. But the administration has not provided evidence to back up the president’s claims. Experts… Roll Call · Jun 26
The Guardian - US · Jun 26 Trump news at a glance: US asylum policy slated to change after supreme court ruling Supreme court ruling will allow Trump administration to block asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border – key US politics stories from Thursday 25 June
The Guardian - US · Jun 25 Reflecting pool was cut with ‘sharp knife or razor’, National Park Service says Senior official alleges in court filing that damage included about ‘70 fence post tops thrown’ into the pool
The Independent UK · Jun 24 Man dies after plunging nearly 600ft from Yosemite waterfall Another visitor died at Nevada Fall in 2018 when they slipped and fell while trying to take a selfie
The Economic Times · Jun 23 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,…
The Economic Times · Jun 23 Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefits The "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, including exemptions on gratuity, commuted pension and leave encashment, as well as deductions for employer contributions to NPS, potentially leading to incorrect tax computation and compliance issues.
The Independent UK · Jun 20 Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme heat early next week
The Economic Times · Jun 18 PFRDA tightens NPS audit rules: Pension body orders regular audit checks for PoP service providers The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority now requires Points of Presence offering National Pension System services to undergo audits. This directive, effective from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, ensures compliance with NPS rules, KYC norms, and proper handling of subscriber funds.
The Economic Times · Jun 17 New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26 Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contributions to NPS and EPF, a standard deduction of Rs 75,000, and interest on home loans for let-out properties. Exempt perquisites and certain official allowances also offer tax benefits.
The Economic Times · Jun 16 Will Rs 32 lakh EPF corpus withdrawal be tax-free? Are there better options than withdrawing? ET Wealth Reader's Query: I contributed to EPF until 2021 while working at an MNC. Since moving to a startup in 2022 that doesn’t offer PF, my EPF account has been inactive. The corpus is about Rs 32 lakh, and I’m considering withdrawing and reinvesting it. Will the withdrawal be…
International Business Times UK · Jun 12 Building Trump's 250-Foot Arch Next to Arlington National Cemetery Would Mean 20-Hour Construction Days for Three Years Federal planning documents detail the construction of Trump's proposed 250-foot Independence Arch near Arlington, revealing extensive plans, legal challenges, and unresolved funding issues.
International Business Times UK · Jun 10 Trump's DOJ Defence of a UFC Fight on the White House Lawn Is That the Lawsuit 'Arrived Too Late' To Matter The DOJ argues against a lawsuit aiming to block a UFC event on the White House lawn, citing planning costs and athlete health risks as reasons for dismissal.