PFRDA unveils policy reforms to promote sustainable growth of NPS

IANS | January 1, 2026 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority's (PFRDA) board has approved a framework to permit Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) to independently set up Pension Funds to manage NPS, with the objective of strengthening the pension ecosystem, it was announced on Thursday.

India-Maldives trade records three-fold jump in last 8 years

IANS | January 1, 2026 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The bilateral trade between India and the Maldives has grown more than threefold over the last eight years, with India’s exports doubling to 680 million in FY 2024–25 and imports from the Maldives taking a huge 20-fold leap to $119 million.

Aviation regulator issues notice to Air India crew over safety issues

IANS | January 1, 2026 11:13 AM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) India’s aviation regulator has issued a show-cause notice to Air India cockpit crew for operating multiple flights between Delhi and Tokyo despite being aware of safety and compliance lapses., seeking a response to the notice in two weeks.