The EPFO is a cornerstone of long-term social security for millions of organised sector workers. Its latest reforms reflect a fine balance between liberal & simplified withdrawal options for various needs with a decent corpus at the time of retirement, enhancing financial security and ease of living. Here’s a look at the key changes recently…
Harshit Rana of India (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) India face mounting pressure following their disappointing loss in the first ODI against Australia at Perth’s Optus Stadium. The match, which was initially anticipated as a celebratory return for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, resulted in India conceding a 1-0 series lead.Australia won the toss and…
Actor Sushant Singh, who portrayed the character Tambe in ‘Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag’, a reimagining of the iconic ‘Sholay’, opened up about how the entire cast was convinced they were onto something groundbreaking. However, their ambition clashed with reality as the production faced legal hurdles and significant fines, resulting in a disappointing box office…
Karnataka deputy CM D K Shivakumar, left, and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday responded to repeated criticism about Bengaluru’s infrastructure, saying he welcomes criticism but some people are doing it “too much.”“I welcome all the criticism, no problem. Because criticism increases the value of democracy. But some…
This year, India’s online Diwali shopping was largely powered by non-metro cities, which accounted for nearly three-quarters of all e-commerce orders. Tier 3 cities alone contributed more than half of the total, industry data shows. Logistics intelligence platform ClickPost analysed over 4.25 crore shipments and found that non-metro regions are now the fastest-growing drivers of…
India’s Shubman Gill walks off after being dismissed by Australia’s Nathan Ellis (AP Photo) Australia needed to chase 131 runs instead of 136 in the Perth ODI after India scored 136/9 in 26 overs following multiple rain interruptions.The match at Perth Stadium featured the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to international cricket. Rain…
Kylie Jenner, one of the youngest self-made entrepreneurs in the beauty industry, has spent the last decade building a global empire with her makeup brand. As she celebrated the brand’s 10th anniversary with heartfelt posts looking back at her journey, it was a happy moment for her and her fans, but unexpectedly stirred controversy online….
RJD women’s wing state president Ritu Jaiswal (Image credits: X @activistritu) NEW DELHI: RJD women’s wing state president Ritu Jaiswal on Sunday announced that she will contest the Parihar assembly seat in Bihar as an Independent candidate, protesting the party’s decision of giving the ticket to her detractor.“I am going to file nomination papers tomorrow…
After a record-breaking surge in both domestic and global markets, gold and silver prices are likely to see some consolidation and mild correction next week as festive demand tapers off and profit-booking sets in, analysts said.“Gold prices are likely to see some corrections/ consolidation as ongoing fundamentals are already priced in and physical demand wanes…
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (Agency Photos) Shubman Gill’s first outing as India’s ODI captain ended in a frustrating defeat as Australia cruised to a seven-wicket victory in the series opener in Perth. Gill, following in the footsteps of Virat Kohli, now joins an unwanted record of Indian captains losing their first match in charge…
