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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the State government will implement the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) for State government employees. Under the new arrangement, State government employees will be provided with an assured pension equal to 50% of their last-drawn basic pay.
Central government employees and pensioners await the January 2026 dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) revision, currently at 58%. November 2025 AICPI-IW average of 145.17 suggests a potential 2% hike to 60%, as calculations yield 59.93% (rounded up). Final confirmation comes post-December data in February.
The Tamil Nadu government issued a Government Order on December 29, 2025, extending the 100% road tax exemption for all electric vehicles (both transport and non-transport) from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, following requests from manufacturers noting a projected 7.8% EV penetration in 2025.
Backed by the Government of India, the Post Office RD Scheme offers a disciplined approach to saving, ensuring that your money grows over time with guaranteed returns. Whether you’re planning for future expenses, an emergency fund, or simply want to cultivate a habit of saving, this scheme provides a hassle-free and reliable way to do it.
Tamilnadu government through Thayumanavar scheme delivers essential ration items (like rice, sugar) directly to the doorsteps of senior citizens (70+ years) and differently-abled (physically challenged) family card holders.
Adani Group is negotiating with Uttar Pradesh government to build eight 200 MW Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), generating 1,600 MW nuclear power – reports bloomberg- this marking early private entry into India’s newly opened nuclear sector. Discussions seek riverside site for cooling needs as PM Modi’s government targets $214 billion investments via recent parliamentary reforms and ₹200 billion SMR
The Indian government has dismissed rumors of increasing pension amounts under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), confirming the scheme will continue with existing terms and no hikes in pension or subscription amounts, as stated by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in Parliament.
The Tamil Nadu government plans to acquire nearly 2,979 acres of land across 12 villages in Krishnagiri district for a new airport near Hosur, close to the Karnataka border. This site in the Hosurerig-Bagal-Shoolagiri quadrilateral aims to handle up to 30 million passengers annually
Karnataka government has kickstarted the search for Bengaluru’s second airport site by inviting bids for a detailed feasibility study on three locations: Chudahalli-Somanahalli near Kanakapura Road and Nelamangala on Tumakuru Road, each with ~4,500 acres. KSIIDC will appoint a consultant for strategic-technical assessment following AAI’s initial review.
The Tamil Nadu Government has announced that monthly Public Distribution System (PDS) grievance redressal camps will be conducted in every taluk across the state to ensure that citizens can easily access essential services and resolve issues related to ration cards and PDS benefits.
