India is exploring a Universal Pension Scheme that is voluntary and contributory, aimed at offering social security to all individuals. The scheme will incorporate existing central pension programs to streamline processes, extend benefits to unorganized workers, and include traders and self-employed individuals for comprehensive coverage.
US stocks: US market closes down sharply after Fed holds rates unchanged
Wall Street experienced a sharp decline as the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates. AI-related chip stocks also saw further losses ahead of key earnings reports.
July 29, 2026