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EPFO updates EDLI rules: weekends, holidays won’t break service. Families now guaranteed ₹50,000 minimum payout.
Imagine losing a loved one’s insurance benefit just because there was a Saturday-Sunday gap between two jobs. Sounds unfair, right? That’s exactly what used to....
Singapore to End Performing Artiste Work Permit in 2026: What nightlife businesses and performers need to know
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore will end the Work Permit (Performing Artiste) scheme from 1 June 2026 MOM found serious misuse, including foreign performers being illegally deployed....
FairPrice Extends Senior & CHAS Discounts Till 2026 in Singapore
FairPrice has confirmed that its daily discount schemes for vulnerable groups will run all the way till 31 December 2026. That’s another two years of....
TikTok Signs US Joint Venture Deal With American Majority Control
KEY HIGHLIGHTS TikTok has signed binding agreements to form a new US joint venture. American investors will hold majority control, cutting ByteDance below 20%. The....
S$1,000 MediSave Match for Seniors in Singapore from 2026
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore seniors can get up to S$1,000 a year in MediSave matching from 2026 CareShield Life payouts will grow faster at 4% yearly....
CPF Interest Rates Q1 2026: While the Basic Healthcare Sum rises to S$79,000What Singaporeans Need to Know
KEY HIGHLIGHTS CPF interest rates will stay the same for all accounts in Q1 2026. Basic Healthcare Sum rises to S$79,000 from January for members....
EPS 95 pension update: ₹7,500 Minimum Pension Hike per month?
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Government says there is no current plan to raise EPS-95 pension to ₹7,500. Minimum ₹1,000 pension is funded through extra budgetary support. EPS....
OPS Update 2026: Centre Says No Return for NPS Employees
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Centre clearly says no plan to restore Old Pension Scheme for NPS or UPS staff. Only some states have brought back OPS, not....
South Africa Smart ID Rules 2026: New Changes & What to Do Now
KEY HIGHLIGHTS South Africa’s Smart ID rules get a major upgrade for 2026. Digital applications, tighter biometrics, and faster processing lead the changes. The old....
Pensions to Tax Relief: 10 major developments in 2025 every senior citizen in India should know
KEY HIGHLIGHTS 2025 brought major pension, healthcare, travel, and tax updates for Indian seniors Pension access, Ayushman cover, and higher TDS limits offer real relief....
