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The Supreme Court has ruled that temporary casual laborers in government departments are entitled to pensionary benefits upon superannuation, even without job regularization. This landmark decision came after an 18-year legal battle by a widow whose husband served for three decades.

Delhi High Court has ordered SBI to refund deductions made from a widow's family pension. The court found that an alleged excess payment was due to processing errors by the bank, not any misrepresentation by the pensioner. SBI was also restrained from making further recoveries.

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A major Danish pension fund, AkademikerPension, will not invest in SpaceX's upcoming IPO. The fund cites severe overvaluation and a deeply flawed corporate governance model. They believe Elon Musk's near-absolute control poses significant risks. Other institutional investors also express concerns about SpaceX's proposed governance structure. This decision highlights investor caution regarding the aerospace giant's public debut.

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According to a recent government analysis, approximately 15 million Britons are at risk of inadequate retirement savings, a serious concern for long-term financial stability. This trend is particularly noticeable among lower to middle-income earners and the self-employed, many of whom are opting out of pension contributions altogether.

Opposition is mounting against SpaceX's proposed IPO due to concerns over Elon Musk's significant control and the company's governance structure. Major pension funds and U.S. public investment officials have raised red flags, warning of weakened transparency and limited shareholder protections. The American Federation of Teachers has also urged the SEC to scrutinize SpaceX's framework before its public trading.