The clarification came in response to concerns raised by Kerala Member of Parliament Kodikunnil Suresh regarding reports that some beneficiaries were facing difficulties while availing CSD canteen facilities, particularly concerning ATM card usage and purchases made by attendants. The Defence Minister’s response provides significant relief to veterans and their families by reaffirming that the long-standing … Read more

A New Debate on Wage Determination Ahead of the 8th Central Pay Commission The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) has begun receiving representations from Service Associations, federations, pensioners’ bodies, and individual employees. A key issue emerging from these submissions is the demand for a revised minimum wage calculation based on a daily requirement of … Read more

What Is the NPS Retirement Income Scheme (RIS)? The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) introduced the Retirement Income Scheme (RIS) and Drawdown options under the National Pension System (NPS) on 15 May 2026. This initiative fundamentally changes how retirees can access their accumulated pension wealth. Until now, NPS subscribers had a binary choice … Read more

India’s defense modernization program is entering a new phase with the development of advanced electronic warfare systems, next-generation missile technologies, special operations platforms, and indigenous artillery solutions. At the same time, emerging geopolitical developments in South Asia are creating new strategic challenges for Indian defense planners. From DRDO’s highly secretive MITHYA electronic warfare system to … Read more

8th Central Pay Commission: Railway Technical Supervisors Association Seeks Major Salary Revision As discussions surrounding the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) gather momentum, a significant proposal submitted by the Indian Railway Technical Supervisors Association (IRTSA) has attracted widespread attention among Central Government employees and pensioners. The proposal recommends a substantial increase in the minimum … Read more

Married Daughters Cannot Be Denied Compassionate Appointment Solely Due to Marriage, Says Supreme Court In a landmark judgment promoting gender equality and constitutional justice, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that married daughters are fully eligible for compassionate appointment after the death of their parent who was a government employee. The Court categorically stated … Read more

Big Update for Central and State Government Employees Planning Foreign Trips The Government has reiterated strict guidelines for all government servants intending to travel abroad for private or personal purposes. Under the latest instructions, employees must obtain prior permission from the Competent Authority and submit their applications at least 21 days before the proposed date … Read more

Indian Army Senior Officer in Motivation Seminar In an inspiring motivational session hosted by Khan Global Studies, Lieutenant General Paramjit Singh Minhas, last year, a distinguished Indian Army officer with nearly four decades of service, shared powerful lessons on leadership, discipline, patriotism, and personal growth. His speech was not merely about military life; it offered … Read more

The Government of India provides several welfare benefits to veterans and military families through the military welfare system. One of the lesser-known but highly valuable benefits is the railway concession available to certain categories of ex-servicemen, gallantry award winners, and war widows. These concessions, governed by the Ministry of Railways and supported through the services … Read more

DRDO Successfully Flight-Tests Indigenous RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile In a significant milestone for India’s defence modernization programme, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully conducted flight-tests of the indigenously developed RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile. The successful trials were carried out under extreme release conditions, demonstrating the missile’s ability to … Read more

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad)—comprising India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—has announced a landmark $20 billion Critical Minerals Initiative aimed at building secure and diversified supply chains for minerals essential to modern technologies. The move represents one of the most significant economic and strategic collaborations among the Quad nations and is widely viewed as … Read more

Relief for Pensioners In a landmark development for thousands of retired soldiers, the Supreme Court and various High Courts have reaffirmed the entitlement of Defence Security Corps (DSC) personnel to receive a second pension for their DSC service, subject to fulfillment of qualifying service conditions. The judgment has opened the door for many retired and … Read more