Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
West Bengal's Rs 4.39 lakh crore Budget under BJP aims to bury 'syndicate raj', woo investorsWest Bengal's new government unveiled a Rs 4.39 lakh crore budget prioritizing fiscal restructuring and job creation. Finance Minister Swap...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Work from home? For FIFA World Cup, even JPMorgan says yesThe FIFA World Cup is unexpectedly granting office workers a reprieve from commutes, with many employers in host cities encouraging remote ...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
60 percent surveyed professionals say AI now central to HR operations: ReportArtificial intelligence is now a top priority for 60% of HR professionals, revolutionizing recruitment, onboarding, and daily operations. T...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
New labour code: Appointment letters must mention job role, workplace, and other key conditions; here's how employees benefitNew labour code rules mandate employers to issue detailed appointment letters, ensuring clarity on job roles, wages, and social security be...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Lutnick’s Anthropic crackdown claims new power over AI modelsThe US government has taken an unprecedented step, using export control laws to restrict foreign access to advanced AI models from Anthropi...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
EPFO: When can you get 8.25% EPF interest amount in your provident fund account?EPF subscribers can expect their 8.25% interest for FY2025-26 to be credited this month, as the government has officially ratified the rate...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Participation in Yoga Day function not mandatory for public servants: Bengal govt to Calcutta HCThe Calcutta High Court has dismissed a petition questioning a West Bengal government order regarding International Yoga Day participation....
19 Jun, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Retired employee claims tax exemption on Rs 19 lakh leave encashment; I-T dept issues notice and caps it at Rs 3 lakh; ITAT Chennai grants him full reliefWhen Mr Balasubramanian Venkatachalaperumal from Jagadamal Street retired from ONGC in FY 2019-20, he got Rs 19.05 lakh as leave encashment...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
EPF interest rate retained at 8.25% for FY26Employees' Provident Fund interest rate for 2025-26 is set at 8.25 percent. This rate remains unchanged for the third year. Over 70 million...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Govt ratifies 8.25% EPF interest rate for FY'26, to be credited this monthThe government has approved an 8.25% interest rate on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for FY26, clearing the proposal recommended ...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Can top central government employees get up to Rs 93 lakh in arrears?8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees await the 8th Pay Commission's recommendations, with meetings underway. Arrears for t...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
8th Pay Commission news: Defence employee body demands new inflation index to calculate 8th CPC DA, DR, revised payThe All India Defence Employees’ Federation (AIDEF) has urged the 8th Pay Commission to replace the AICPI-IW-based inflation measure with a...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
New labour code: 3 employee-friendly changes that could make working life easierNew labour codes and central government rules simplify employee compliance by consolidating 29 fragmented laws into a unified framework. Th...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
8th Pay Commission latest news: Has the deadline to submit the 8th CPC memorandum been extended? Check detailsThe 8th Pay Commission's deadline for submitting memorandums remains June 15, 2026. No further extensions will be granted. The commission i...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 2,534 crore office, housing projects in AmaravatiThe Union Cabinet has approved two major infrastructure projects in Amaravati. These include an office complex and a residential township f...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
8th Pay Commission salary calculator: How much arrears could level 11–14 employees receive under 2.0-2.86 fitment factors?8th Pay Commission salary hike: Central government employee and pensioner bodies are actively engaging with 8th Pay Commission officials re...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST