India, Brazil agree to cooperate on digital labour platforms, skills, social protection: Union minister Shobha KarandlajeIndia and Brazil reaffirmed their strategic partnership and agreed to deepen labor cooperation. They discussed skills development, digital ...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
India exports $140 million worth of goods at zero duty on first day of UK trade pactThe CETA allows entry of nearly 99% of Indian exports at zero duty, and offers significant duty concession to a host of UK imports such as ...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
India-UK trade pact comes into force, gold standard of FTA for bothIndia and the UK have operationalized a free trade agreement, enhancing economic ties. This pact allows zero duty entry for many Indian goo...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
India wins big with duty-free access for 11 lakh tonnes of a key industrial metal under UK trade pactIndian exporters can now ship over eleven lakh tonnes of steel duty-free to the UK. This benefit comes into effect through a new free trade...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
India-UK CETA, not quite the king's ransom expected from a landmark trade dealUnder the India-Britain CETA, Indian exporters could tap into new market avenues, with Britain's Department of International Trade predicti...
15 Jul, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Social security coverage expanded from 19% in 2014 to 64% now, says Union Labour Minister Mandaviya, cites ILO reportSocial security coverage in India has expanded from 19 percent to over 64 percent. This now encompasses 94 crore people, a significant incr...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
EPFO Amnesty 2026 Scheme for PF trusts: Eligibility, benefits, application process and key rulesThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation introduced a six-month Amnesty Scheme in 2026. This initiative allows employers to regularize th...
13 Jul, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
EPFO launches VISHWAS 2026 scheme: Six-month window offers relief in delayed PF dispute cases; check eligibilityEPFO 2026 scheme: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced VISHWAS, 2026, a dispute resolution scheme. This initiat...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Meta to put AI chip into production in September as it looks to double computing capacityThe tech firm's data center chip, code-named "Iris," is part of a four-generation project for Meta Training and Inference Accelerators (MTI...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Exempted Trust under EPFO may regularise their status under Amnesty Scheme, 2026, says the retirement fund bodyThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has launched a new amnesty scheme for provident fund trusts. This one-time opportunity allows ex...
12 Jul, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Bill Gates heir’s shopping app claimed sales it didn’t drivePhia, co-founded by Phoebe Gates, faces accusations of violating affiliate marketing policies. The browser extension allegedly claimed sale...
11 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Eps 95 pension latest news today 6 key changes higher pension, 20-day claim settlement, new withdrawal rulesThe Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026, introduces significant changes for EPF members. Withdrawal benefits now require a 36-month waiting per...
10 Jul, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Government awaits Meta's reply on Whatsapp username, CSAM concerns: IT secretaryWhile Whatsapp is set to revert on Thursday, Instagram still has time to respond to a separate notice on the proliferation of child sexual ...
09 Jul, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
EPF withdrawal rules explained: How many times can you withdraw PF for illness, marriage, education, home purchase and special circumstances?Latest EPF withdrawal rules: EPFO subscribers can withdraw funds for specific needs like illness and education. Withdrawals for marriage an...
07 Jul, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
EPF Scheme 2026: Will you get more than 8.25% interest on your PF contributions now? Check EPFO updateA new Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, has replaced the 1952 version under the Code on Social Security, 2020. The EPF interest rate...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
EPF Scheme 2026 replaces EPF Scheme 1952: Have EPF interest rate, contribution and wage ceiling changed?EPF Scheme 2026: The Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, has replaced the 1952 version, bringing the EPF under the new Social Security...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
EPFO's new social security rules tighten claim timelines, mandate digital complianceNew social security schemes under the Code on Social Security are now in effect, prioritizing digital compliance and faster claim settlemen...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.41 PM IST