Which documents are required for Aadhaar enrolment / update?
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Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Which documents are required for Aadhaar enrolment / update?
Monday, 15 December 2025
Resolution on Enhancement of Welfare Fund Financial Assistance
Resolution on Enhancement of Welfare Fund Financial Assistance
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Gramin Dak Sevaks Demand Inclusion in 8th Pay Commission | BGDKS
Gramin Dak Sevaks Demand Inclusion in 8th Pay Commission | BGDKS
Updates:
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Implementation of Old Pension - Lok Shaba Q&A dtd 15/12/2025
Implementation of Old Pension - Lok Shaba Q&A dtd 15/12/2025
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DOP Clartification No.20-1/2017-D-Part(1) dated 10/11/2025 - BYOD
DOP Clartification No.20-1/2017-D-Part(1) dated 10/11/2025 - BYOD
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Sunday, 14 December 2025
PIB Debunks Viral Claim on Withdrawal of DA and Pay Commission Benefits for Pensioners
PIB Debunks Viral Claim on Withdrawal of DA and Pay Commission Benefits for Pensioners
A message circulating widely on WhatsApp suggesting that retired Central Government employees will stop receiving Dearness Allowance (DA) hikes and Pay Commission–linked benefits under the Finance Act 2025 has been declared entirely fake by the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
The clarification was issued through an official PIB Fact Check post at 4:06 PM on December 13, 2025.
The viral message falsely claimed that the Central Government had withdrawn crucial post-retirement benefits, including DA revisions and future Pay Commission increases, for all retired government employees. It further alleged that pensioners would no longer be eligible for any financial protection linked to government policies.
PIB Fact Check has categorically denied these claims, urging citizens to be cautious about misinformation spreading on messaging platforms.
No Change in DA or Pay Commission Benefits for Central Government Pensioners
According to the PIB, the Finance Act 2025 does not remove or alter any benefits currently available to retired government employees.
This includes:
- Regular DA hikes,
- Pay Commission–based revisions,
- Other statutory post-retirement entitlements.
The Fact Check team confirmed that the message being circulated is completely baseless and intended to mislead pensioners.
What the Amendment Actually Says
The PIB clarified that the only relevant amendment pertains to Rule 37 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021.
Under the updated rule:
- If an absorbed PSU employee is dismissed for misconduct, their retirement benefits may be forfeited.
PIB further emphasised that this amendment does not apply to regular Central Government pensioners and has no bearing on DA, pension revisions, or Pay Commission benefits.
A link to the official clarification has been provided through their tweet for public reference.
Viral Message Was Designed to Mislead Pensioners
The screenshot shared by PIB shows that the false message had been forwarded “many times,” creating unnecessary worry among retired employees.
The fake note incorrectly suggested that the Finance Act 2025:
- Ends DA hikes for those already retired,
- Removes government responsibility to maintain pensioners’ financial benefits,
- Overrides earlier legal protections for pensioners,
- Introduces a new framework under which increases would be purely discretionary.
PIB has stated that none of these claims are true and urged retirees not to believe unverified forwards.
Government Reaffirms Protection of Pensioner Rights
The Central Government continues to administer pensions under the Pension Act of 1972 and subsequent service rules. All current entitlements — including DA increases and Pay Commission benefits — remain fully intact.PIB Fact Check has urged citizens to rely only on authoritative sources for information relating to pay, pension, and allowances, especially at a time when misinformation can spread rapidly across digital platforms.
Below is the original PIB tweet:
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Cool facts about GenZ Post Offices
Cool facts about GenZ Post Offices
Cool facts about the revamped campus post office by India Post:
Mobile banking apps
- It features Wi-Fi-enabled zones, student-friendly discounts for Speed Post, QR-based parcel booking and creative artwork, co-designed with students at IIT Delhi.
- The initiative is part of a national drive to revamp 46 post offices on educational campuses by 15-Dec-2025 to make them youth-centric and tech-enabled.
- It introduces a student-franchise model: students become brand ambassadors, co-creators and partners in postal operations, giving them entrepreneurship & real-world skills.
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Department of Posts Invites Comments on the proposed Draft of the amendments to the Post Office Act, 2023
Department of Posts Invites Comments on the proposed Draft of the amendments to the Post Office Act, 2023
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts Invites Comments on the proposed Draft of the amendments to the Post Office Act, 2023
प्रविष्टि तिथि: 01 DEC 2025 7:03PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications is proposing an initiative to establish an interoperable, standardized and user-centric addressing system as part of the national digital public infrastructure. Titled Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address or DHRUVA, it envisages simplified and seamless service delivery and efficient governance, thereby enabling “Address as a Service” (AaaS) in India.
A Policy Document on the above, titled “Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address or DHRUVA – The Digital Address DPI” was circulated on 30.05.2025 earlier, and the inputs received from various stakeholders and the public consultations were incorporated.
The Department has now prepared a draft of the proposed amendments to the Post Office Act, 2023 (Act) to provide the legislative strength for the said DHRUVA framework and the associated ecosystem reforms through amendments to the Act.
The proposed amendments seek to operationalise a modern, secure, interoperable and user-centric digital addressing ecosystem for India, through:Digital Address Identifiers (DAI)
- Addresses and postcodes
- Generation and use of address identifiers.
- Validation of address information associated with an address identifier
- Registration of Address Service Providers (ASPs)
- Authorization of Address Validation Agencies (AVAs)
- Creation of a national Network Administrator
- Consent-based mechanisms for generation, exchange, validation, access & use of address information
- Establishing a governance architecture to support India's digital public infrastructure vision for address management,
- Grievance redress, adjudication, and penalties
An Explanatory Note summarizing and explaining the provisions of the draft amendment has also been prepared for wider public understanding.
The Department invites comments/feedback from the public, industry etc. as a part of the public consultation exercise on the proposed draft amendments through. The draft Bill and explanatory notes can be assessed at https://indiapost.gov.in. Comments on the draft amendments may be sent by email on : digipin@indiapost.gov.in, latest by 31st December 2025
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Dhai Akhar National Letter Writing Campaign - last date for submissions now extended to 31 January 2026
Dhai Akhar National Letter Writing Campaign - last date for submissions now extended to 31 January 2026
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Saturday, 13 December 2025
Department of Posts and BSE Sign Landmark MoU to Expand Mutual Fund Access Across India
Ministry of Communications
Posted On: 12 DEC 2025 7:29PM by PIB Delhi
In a major step towards strengthening financial inclusion and expanding access to investment products across the country, the Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, and BSE, Asia’s oldest stock exchange, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 12 December 2025 in New Delhi. The initiative is in line with the Budget 2025–26 announcement, which emphasized leveraging India Post’s vast postal network as a catalyst for economic activity in rural and semi-urban regions. With its extensive presence across the country, India Post continues to play a pivotal role in deepening financial access and enabling inclusive growth.
This strategic partnership enables India Post to act as a distributor of mutual fund products through its vast postal network, significantly benefiting citizens in rural, semi-urban, and underserved regions. By combining India Post’s unmatched last-mile presence with BSE Star MF, the country’s largest mutual fund distribution platform, the initiative aims to democratize access to investment opportunities and promote wider participation in financial markets.
Government consolidation banks
The MoU was formally signed by Ms. Manisha Bansal Badal, General Manager (CCS & RB), Department of Posts, and Shri Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO, BSE, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.
Under the agreement, selected postal employees will be trained and certified as mutual fund distributors, enabling them to provide investor services and facilitate mutual fund transactions through the BSE StAR MF platform. The MoU will remain valid for three years from 12.12.2025 to 11.12.2028, with provisions for renewal.
As part of the collaboration, BSE will facilitate the onboarding of eligible and trained postal officials through the generation of Employee Unique Identification Numbers (EUIN) for authorized personnel, ensuring transparent and compliant distribution of mutual fund products. BSE will also support the certification process by enabling postal employees and agents to obtain the mandatory NISM (National Institute of Securities Markets) Mutual Fund Distributor certification. These certified officials, once trained will assist customers with informed investment choices, execute mutual fund transactions, and offer investor support services at the last mile.
The collaboration highlights the Department of Posts’ efforts to broaden the range of financial services available to the public and strengthen service delivery across the country. It complements BSE’s objective of fostering an efficient and investor-friendly mutual fund ecosystem. With this partnership, India Post will be able to offer customers access to contemporary investment avenues, enhancing its role as a key financial service provider. By integrating BSE’s technology platform with India Post’s widespread presence, the initiative is expected to improve service accessibility, promote investor awareness, and support wider participation in formal financial markets.
Impact of the Initiative
The partnership is expected to boost mutual fund penetration in Tier-2, Tier-3, and rural areas, encourage informed investment behaviour, and contribute to India’s broader goal of building a financially aware and empowered population.
Ms. Manisha Bansal Badal, General Manager (CCS & RB), Department of Posts,
and Shri Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO, BSE
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