HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 | History Defined

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.

International Business Times UK · Jun 10

‘This is it’: mauled US hiker recalls moment grizzly locked eyes with him

Daniel Crago says he feels ‘extremely lucky’ after encounter with bear at Glacier national park last month

The Guardian - US · Jun 9

Even If Trump's Ballroom Project Is Illegal, a DOJ Lawyer Says, the Courts Cannot Stop It

The D.C. Circuit is reviewing an injunction issued by a judge who said "no statute comes close to giving the President the authority he claims to have."

Reason · Jun 5

New income tax regime: Don’t miss out on these 3 key deductions that will reduce your taxable income & help save more tax

Many taxpayers mistakenly believe the New Tax Regime offers no deductions. However, salaried employees and pensioners can claim a Rs 75,000 standard deduction. Employer contributions to NPS and interest on home loans for let-out properties are also still permissible, reducing overall tax liability.

The Economic Times · May 30

Chaos as crowds pack Yosemite over weekend after reservation system ended

In March, Yosemite National Park received nearly 100,000 more visitors than it did at the same time the previous year

The Independent UK · May 26

What is Retirement Income Scheme in NPS; how do SPR and SUR work?

Under National Pension System's (NPS) Retirement Income Schemes (RIS), subscribers can choose periodic payouts till age 85 via Systematic Payout Rate or Systematic Unit Redemption. The scheme aims to balance regular income, market-linked returns, and corpus longevity through a structured glide path.

The Economic Times · May 26

Can salary-linked SIPs transform mutual fund investing for salaried Indians? Experts weigh in

Sebi has proposed a framework allowing salaried employees to invest in mutual funds through salary deductions, similar to EPF and NPS. This initiative aims to simplify investing for first-time users, potentially reducing SIP stoppages and boosting monthly inflows by offering a disciplined, automated savings channel.

The Economic Times · May 25

Have NPS grievances? Expect quicker redressal soon as pension body proposes reducing resolution timelines

National Pension System subscribers will soon experience quicker grievance resolution. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority is proposing significant cuts to complaint handling times.

The Economic Times · May 22

PFRDA sets up panel to look at adding more asset classes for better returns

PFRDA is exploring new asset classes to boost long-term, stable returns for National Pension System subscribers, aiming to avoid market volatility. The regulator is also considering a Minimum Assured Pension plan and a Unified Pension Scheme for the private sector, while actively engaging farmers, MSMEs, and SHG groups to promote…

The Economic Times · May 21

NPS growth, performance, market-linked annuities; Sriram Iyer, CEO of HDFC Pension, talks about India’s changing retirement landscape

India's retirement planning is evolving with rising private sector NPS participation and evolving annuity products. While government contributions still dominate, private sector growth is steady. In an interview with Sriram Iyer, MD & CEO of HDFC Pension, he spoke about the growing role of NPS in retirement planning, NPS performance…

The Economic Times · May 21