OPS

Modified OPS promises prudent alternative

A combination of guaranteed benefits, periodic revisions, and fund plan potential makes a compelling case for restoring the Old Pension Scheme.

24 October 2024, 21:36 IST

Modified OPS promises prudent alternative

24 October 2024, 21:36 IST

Nagaland govt employees protest demanding restoration of OPS

They said that the OPS provided social security to employees with guaranteed lifetime reasonable pension.

26 September 2024, 13:09 IST

Nagaland govt employees protest demanding restoration of OPS

26 September 2024, 13:09 IST

AIADMK stands firm behind EPS as calls for unification grow loud

For the AIADMK, which ruled Tamil Nadu for 30 years, the 2026 assembly elections are crucial as the party has yet to win an election after the death of Jayalalithaa.

16 August 2024, 13:59 IST

AIADMK stands firm behind EPS as calls for unification grow loud

16 August 2024, 13:59 IST

Fat 'guarantee' bill puts Siddaramaiah in fix over salary, OPS demands

In 2024-25, the government will spend Rs 80,434 crore on salaries, Rs 32,355 crore on pensions, Rs 39,234 crore on interest payments and Rs 25,904 crore on subsidies.

14 May 2024, 04:52 IST

Fat 'guarantee' bill puts Siddaramaiah in fix over salary, OPS demands

14 May 2024, 04:52 IST

Fight for Mukulathor votes in South Tamil Nadu: Will OPS-TTV make inroads?

Spread across central and southern parts of the state, Mukulathors have traditionally voted for the AIADMK for decades together, but in 2021, they seemed to have moved away from the party due to a slew of factors.

14 April 2024, 13:38 IST

Fight for Mukulathor votes in South Tamil Nadu: Will O Panneerselvam-T T V Dhinakaran make inroads?

Fight for Mukulathor votes in South Tamil Nadu: Will OPS-TTV make inroads?

14 April 2024, 13:38 IST

In Ramanathapuram, OPS rides on BJP support & 'past glory' in bid to stay relevant in Tamil Nadu politics

The former chief minister is pitted against businessman and incumbent MP Nawas Kani of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a DMK ally, and AIADMK’s P Jeyaperumal apart from Chandirapriya of NTK.

10 April 2024, 20:59 IST

In parched Ramanathapuram, O Panneerselvam rides on BJP support & 'past glory' in bid to stay relevant in Tamil Nadu politics

In Ramanathapuram, OPS rides on BJP support & 'past glory' in bid to stay relevant in Tamil Nadu politics

10 April 2024, 20:59 IST

Assam govt employees stage sit-in, demand restoration of old pension scheme

The two-hour protest was carried out under the banner of the All Assam Government NPS Employees Association.

12 March 2024, 14:12 IST

Assam govt employees stage sit-in, demand restoration of old pension scheme

12 March 2024, 14:12 IST

Old pension and new challenges

The resurgence of the OPS across states and may be at the Centre appears inevitable for the new government after the 2024 elections, given the success of the employees achieving their demand in these states despite the central government’s resistance. The Centre, however, continues to create new hurdles.

05 March 2024, 00:31 IST

Old pension and new challenges

05 March 2024, 00:31 IST

Tamil Nadu Speaker allots OPS’s seat to AIADMK leader in House

The decision by the Speaker comes after the AIADMK made numerous representations to him to recognise Udhayakumar as the deputy leader of Opposition following Panneerselvam’s expulsion from the AIADMK in July 2022.

14 February 2024, 11:10 IST

Tamil Nadu Speaker allots O Panneerselvam’s seat to AIADMK’s R B Udhayakumar in House

Tamil Nadu Speaker allots OPS’s seat to AIADMK leader in House

14 February 2024, 11:10 IST

Old Pension Scheme benefits for 13,000 employees in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah posted on 'X' that he had made this promise to the government employees on a strike against the new pension scheme.

25 January 2024, 05:12 IST

Old Pension Scheme benefits for 13,000 employees in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah

25 January 2024, 05:12 IST