social security

Social security benefits to rise 2.8%: Retirees to see $56 monthly boost; senior citizens say increase not enough

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Social Security benefits will see a 2.8% increase in 2026, offering retirees an average monthly boost of over $56. This adjustment, reflecting moderating inflation, will ...

Global recognition: India wins ISSA Award 2025 for social security; coverage jumps from 19% to 64% in a decade

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India has earned global acclaim, becoming the fifth nation to receive the prestigious ISSA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya ...

Pension scheme milestone: Atal Pension Yojana enrolments cross 8 crore mark, adds 39 lakh subscribers in FY26

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Atal Pension Yojana (APY), a key social security initiative for unorganised sector workers, has exceeded 8 crore enrolments, according to the Finance Ministry. The PFRDA-administered ...