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Will government raise Rs 21,000 ESIC wage ceiling? Here's what Labour Ministry saidThe ESIC wage ceiling is periodically increased by the government. The last revision raised the limit to twenty-one thousand rupees monthly...
Parliament to take up SC judges, exam reform bills todayLok Sabha will consider the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill. Rajya Sabha is set to discuss the Public Examinations and MSME...
India's AI boom is rewarding engineers more than codersIndia's AI and manufacturing push is reshaping job market, with engineers, technical support professionals and infrastructure roles seeing ...
Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 4.92 lakh cr: MoSPIA significant number of infrastructure projects, each exceeding Rs 150 crore, have encountered notable cost escalations. Out of 1,847 proje...
Infrastructure projects see cost overrun of Rs 4.92 lakh cr: MoSPIInfrastructure projects worth over Rs 150 crore each registered substantial cost overruns. A total of 1,847 projects monitored showed revis...
Lost track of old PF account? Govt reveals how new EPFO e-portal helps trace and transfer balanceThe EPFO has launched a new digital platform to help members trace old accounts. Members can now securely access and transfer their accumul...
Parliament Watch: ESIC disburses Rs 5.26 crore under ABVK, 79 FEMA applications disposed of since FY22Parliament updates: Govt launched a 3-month drive to clear 16,033 labour disputes, ESIC disbursed ₹5.26 crore under ABVKY, approved polymer...
Education Ministry’s 2025 notes to states flagged learning-jobs gapsThe Education Ministry's latest data highlights deep structural challenges in India's education and employment landscape, with nearly three...
EPF vs mutual funds: Which is better for retirement? EPFO compares returns, tax, pension benefits and riskThe Employees Provident Fund offers retirement security and employer contributions. Mutual funds are voluntary investments with market-link...
Three Indians died every week in Gulf workplace accidents between 2023 & 2025, MEA data showsMEA data shows more than 800 Indian nationals died in workplace accidents overseas between 2023 and 2025, with 55% of the fatalities occurr...
From Anganwadis to job market, India's education crisis needs structural reform, not a new ministerIndia's education system requires urgent structural reforms, not just ministerial changes. Early childhood education needs transformation f...
Centre transfers Higher Education Secy Vineet Joshi amid NEET row; Naresh Pal Gangwar takes overHigher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi was transferred amid ongoing exam irregularities scrutiny. Naresh Pal Gangwar now leads the Departm...
Government links payments to skill centres with jobsThe Skill Development Ministry is linking payments to training providers to candidate placement. A ₹530-crore Skills Outcome Fund will ince...
EPS minimum pension hike: Is government increasing minimum EPS pension to Rs 7,500? Ministry respondsEmployee unions demand a higher minimum Employees Pension Scheme pension. The government has not announced any increase to the current Rs 1...
EPF Scheme 2026: Key changes in nominations, PF withdrawals, and employer complianceKey features— such as the 12% contribution rate for employers and employees as well as the Rs.15,000 statutory wage ceiling—remain unchange...
EPFO launches VISHWAS 2026 to settle employer penalty disputesThe EPFO has launched VISHWAS 2026, a six-month, one-time dispute resolution scheme to help employers settle pending damages and penalty ca...
EPFO launches Vishwas 2026; scheme to be operational for six monthsUnder VISHWAS, 2026, damages or penalty for defaults pertaining to the period prior to June 14 2024 shall be recalculated at substantially ...
EPFO launches six-month 'VISHWAS 2026' scheme to settle employer penalty disputes, promote complianceThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched 'VISHWAS, 2026', a one-time dispute resolution scheme aimed at encouraging e...
India’s unemployment rate steady at 5.5% in JuneIndia's overall unemployment rate held steady at 5.5 percent in June. Female unemployment increased to 5.9 percent, while male joblessness ...
Saudi Arabia warns visitors against visa overstays; violators face fines, imprisonment and deportationSaudi Arabia has warned foreign visitors to depart before their entry visas expire. Overstaying visas can result in significant fines, impr...