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Cabinet approves Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for govt employees; makes NPS attractive

New Delhi, Aug 24: Union Cabinet on Saturday approved an assured 50 per cent of salary as pension for 23 lakh government employees who joined service under the National Pension System (NPS). The National Pension System is applicable for government employees joining the service after April 1, 2004. It was based on the premise of contribution rather than defined benefit applicable for employees prior to the NPS. Announcing Cabinet decisions, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) announced that government employees will now be eligible to get 50 per cent of the average basic pay

Uttar Pradesh police file FIR against Congress state chief Ajay Rai, 100 others for protests near Raj Bhawan

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 24 (ANI): The Hazratgant Police has registered an FIR against Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee Chief, Ajay Rai and former state president Ajay Kumar Lallu among 100 other unknown people for creating disruptions near Raj Bhawan in Lucknow. Congress had on August 22, led by Rai staged a protest outside Raj Bhawan in Lucknow for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the Hindenburg Report on Adgroup and Madhabi Puri Buch. The complaint against Rai was filed by Hazratganj sub-inspector, Rahul Singh. Others who have been named in the FIR include Tanuj Poonia, Congress MP from Barabanki,

Amazon India announces up to 12% reduction in selling fees ahead of festive season

Chennai, Aug 24 (PTI) Amazon India on Saturday announced an up to 12 per cent reduction in selling fees across multiple product categories on the marketplace ahead of the festive season. The reductions in fees, which is effective from September 9, will enable sellers to expand their product portfolio on the platform besides providing a boost to growth, Amazon India said. “With the changes, sellers on Amazon India will benefit from a drop in selling fees, ranging from 3-12 per cent, across various product categories”, the company said. The new rate card will particularly benefit sellers offering products priced below

UP police constable exam: Aspirants arrive on second day at centres amid tight security

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 24 (ANI): Aspirants arrived on Saturday at exam centres in Uttar Pradesh amid tight security for the police constable recruitment exam 2024 being held for over 60,000 vacancies. Candidates were seen standing in long queues outside the exam centres in Moradabad and Kanpur, where the exam is being held. The Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2024 is being held on August 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31 at 67 exam centres across the state. It will be conducted in two shifts daily on the said dates. About five lakh candidates will appearing for the

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