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How to use VRS money to generate passive income after retirement

The ongoing economic slowdown has seen several companies — from IT giants like Cognizant, Infosys and Capgemini to state-run ones like BSNL and MTNL — cutting jobs. Companies in the automobile sector have also announced mass lay-offs. And, against the backdrop of the government’s plan to merge public telecom companies BSNL and MTNL, the two have announced voluntary retirement schemes (VRS) for its employees. Watch this video and know how those availing of the VRS scheme could use their retirement money to combat inflation.

BJP MPs discuss compensation to people of Arunachal for Army's land acquisition

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): While speaking during the winter session of Lok Sabha on November 20, the President of Arunachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Tapir Gao said, "I had requested the former Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and present Defence Minister Rajnath Singh over providing compensation to the people of Arunachal Pradesh for the land of the locals that has been acquired by Army. But no compensation has been given till now." On the other side, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replied to Tapir Gao's question and said, "I can commit myself that I had gone there, sat with the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh and cleared many of the compensations which were due for the people of Arunachal Pradesh."

MLAs called for meeting on Nov 22: Shiv Sena's Abdul Sattar

Mumbai, Nov 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on current political situation in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Abdul Sattar said, "All MLAs have been called for a meeting on November 22. We have been asked to bring our ID cards and clothes for five days. I think we will have to stay at a place for 2-3 days and then the next step will be decided." "Uddhav Thackeray will be Maharashtra CM for sure," Sattar added.

Nobody died by police firing in JandK after Article 370's abrogation: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): While speaking during the winter session of Rajya Sabha on November 20, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke on current situation in Jammu and Kashmir. He furtehr said, 'After August 5 (abrogation of Article 370 in JandK) not even a single person has died in police firing. People in this house were predicting bloodshed but I am happy to inform that no one has died in police firing. Incidents of stone pelting have declined.'

105 yr-old woman sits for class 4th examination in Kerala

Kollam (Kerala), Nov 20 (ANI): 105-year old woman Bhageerathi Amma appeared for 4th standard equivalent examination conducted under Kerala State Literacy Mission. Amma had to quit her studies due to family responsibilities.

Protests likely to continue until JNU's demands are met: JNUSU

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): JNUSU General Secretary informed that their demands will be further recommended, however the protests will continue inside campus till the demands are met completely. Speaking to ANI, JNUSU General Secy said, "The meeting was between all the 4 office bearers of the JNUSU and counsellors. We briefed them about the crisis in JNU. We were told that our demands will be further recommended as soon as possible. Protest will continue inside campus until our demands are met."Earlier today, JNU visually-impaired students were detained by Delhi Police when they were going for a demonstration. They were taken to Vasant Kunj police station.

Fathima suicide case: Protest held outside University of Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 20 (ANI): The voices students regarding the justice in the suicide case of Fathima Lateef have started coming from Mumbai also. Joint Action Committee for Social Justice held a protest seeking justice for the deceased IIT student. Students demanded caste based discrimination or any other discrimination should stop in universities and college campuses. Fathima Lateef committed suicide allegedly over religious persecution. The deceased's parents recovered a mobile phone note that named a member of the faculty as the reason behind her suicide. Chennai Police transferred the case to Central Crime Branch (CCB). The first year student of an integrated MA programme in the humanities was found dead in her hostel room.

Youth Congress holds massive protest over withdrawal of SPG cover from Gandhi family

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Indian Youth Congress (INC) on November 20 held an aggressive protest in the national capital over withdrawal of Special Protection Group (SPG) cover from Gandhi family. The protestors showed their aggression by raising slogans against Centre. The protest intensified when protestors started burning effigy. On November 8, PM Modi-led government withdrew SPG cover from Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and instead accorded them with Z+ security.

Walayar rape-death case: KSU members continue protest in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Nov 19 (ANI): Kerala Students Union (KSU) members continued their protest in Thiruvananthapuram's Kerala on November 20. The protestors are demanding CBI probe in alleged rape and murder of two minor girls, which took place in 2017 along with their other demands. They were also protesting against an alleged 'marks scam' in Kerala University. Police used water cannons to disperse the protesters. Police also detained several members of KSU on November 19.

5,161 people were arrested preventively on Aug 5: MoS G Kishan Reddy

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): While speaking during the winter session in Rajya Sabha on November 20, Minister of State (MoS) in Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy spoke on matter of preventive custody in Jammu and Kashmir post abrogation of Article 370. He said, "Right now, only 609 people are in jail. We have released the rest. Total 5,161 people including stone-pelters, separatists and some political leaders were arrested preventively on August 5." "Time to time some measures have to be taken in the interest of the nation. During emergency 36 Member of Parliaments (MPs) were arrested to save the chair of one person, while we are working keeping law and order in mind," he added.

Amit Shah challenges GN Azad to counter his facts on JandK in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): While speaking during the winter session of Rajya Sabha on November 20, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Availability of medicines is adequate, there is no problem. Mobile medicine vans have also started. The administration has taken care of health services." "Availability of petrol, diesel, kerosene, LPG and rice is adequate. 22 lakh metric ton apples are expected to be produced. All landlines are open," he added. "I challenge Ghulam Nabi Azad to counter these facts which I presented, why don't you object to these figures on record? I am willing to discuss this issue for even an hour," Home Minister said further.

Karnataka school introduces 'water bell' to create awareness about drinking water

Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka), Nov 20 (ANI): The Indraprastha Vidyalaya in Uppinangady town of Dakshina Kannada district has introduced a separate 'water bell' to create awareness about drinking water among the students. The objective is to make students drink enough water every day. Speaking to ANI, Jose MJ, Principal of Indraprastha Vidyalaya, said, "It has been observed that as the temperature of the environment rises, so do several health complications like stomach pain and drowsiness." He further stated that parents had been complaining for a long time that students were returning home with full water bottles and suffering from various health problems. The water bell rings thrice in a day, at 10:35 AM in the morning, at noon, and at 2 PM in the afternoon.

8 dead in car-truck collision in Assam's Udalguri

Udalguri (Assam), Nov 20 (ANI): At least eight persons died in a road accident in Assam's Udalguri district on Nov 20. A car hit a stationary truck from the back on National Highway 15 in Orang area. The deceased persons were returning from a wedding party in the car.

Watch: Miscreants attack shop owners in MP's Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 20 (ANI): Several miscreants attacked shops located in MP's Indore on November 19. The miscreants brandishing sharp knives were captured in CCTV. A case has been registered. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

JNU visually-impaired students' forum going for demonstration, detained by police

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Group of Jawaharlal Nehru University's (JNU) visually-impaired students, who called for a demonstration in front of Delhi Police Headquarters against 'the lathi charge of Delhi Police on the students of the university and demand for justice for persons with disabilities,' were taken to Vasant Kunj police station by police. Later they were taken to Police headquarters in ITO. The demonstration is scheduled in the front of the Police Headquarters on Jai Singh Road near the Parliament. On November 18, Delhi Police had denied allegations of lathi-charge leveled by some students during the protest organised to demand complete fee rollback. The forum demanded delegation-level talks with the Chief Commissioner of Delhi Police and full protection of persons with disabilities anywhere in the national capital with an immediate effect.

Hema Malini reacts on Parliamentarians skipping meeting on air pollution

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Actress-turned-politician and BJP MP from Mathura Hema Malini on November 20 reacted on the issue of political leaders missing the meeting on Delhi air pollution. She said that the parliamentarians should attend the debate and they should get serious on the issue to rectify it.

Sharad Pawar will meet PM Modi to brief ongoing farmers' crisis: Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on November 20 reacted on NCP chief Sharad Pawar to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that the NCP chief will meet PM Modi to brief him about the ongoing farmers crisis and seek aid on the same. "PM is for the entire nation, farmers are facing problems in Maharashtra. Pawar sa'ab and Uddhav sa'ab always think about farmers." If Uddhav Thackeray comes to Delhi regarding farmers issue, and all MPs meet PM. Be it inside the Parliament or outside it, anyone can meet the PM. Pawar sa'ab is very well known in agricultural arena, he knows the situation in the state," said Raut.

Maharashtra political tussle: Process to form govt will complete in next 5-6 days, says Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on November 20 said that the process to form the government will complete in next five to six days. He said that a popular and strong government will be formed in Maharashtra before December.

Sharad Pawar to meet PM Modi over financial aid for rain-hit farmers: Nawab Malik

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): NCP chief spokesperson Nawab Malik on November 20 reacted on party supremo Sharad Pawar to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that Pawar to discuss and seek financial relief to farmers whose crop was damages due to unseasonal rains.

Family never demanded Bharat Ratna for Savarkar: Grandson

Mumbai, Nov 20 (ANI): Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's grandson Ranjit reacted on giving Bharat Ratna to his grandfather. He said that as a family, we didn't demand for it. He asserted that Shiv Sena earlier, and BJP raised the issue during elections and if they want to fulfill the promise they made to the people of the country then they can give Bharat Ratna to Savarkar. Ranjit also cleared that Savarkar's family don't have any role in it as they don't believe in asking for the award. The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of India.