Govt working on telecom PLI with focus on higher local value additionThe Ministry of Communications is preparing to propose a second edition of the telecom production-linked incentive scheme. This new scheme ...
06 Nov, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Waste to wealth: Centre earns over Rs 970 crore from disposal of scrapInspired by the vision and direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and under the guidance of Union Minister of State for Personnel Jiten...
06 Nov, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Can the government remove LTCG on mutual funds in Budget 2027? Here’s what experts saySEBI has repotedly proposed tax relief for domestic mutual fund investors ahead of Budget 2027. The proposal aims to exempt investors from ...
06 Nov, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
After laying off thousands, Meta now offers voluntary exit packages like Google and Microsoft. Here's all you need to knowMeta has launched a voluntary exit programme in France, designed to reorganize its team while pivoting towards artificial intelligence deve...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
EPFO reveals conditions to join EPF, EPS and EDLIThe Ministry of Labour and Employment has raised the Employees' Provident Fund wage ceiling to enhance participation. Employees earning bet...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Centre proposes 10 new entry points for drug imports into India, Noida airport includedThe Centre has proposed expanding India's authorised import network for pharmaceuticals and medical devices by adding ten new locations. Th...
05 Nov, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Oman tightens expat worker recruitment rules from January 2027; agencies must provide insurance, refundsEffective January 1, 2027, Oman is set to enforce new, tougher rules for hiring expatriate workers, which will necessitate insurance covera...
05 Nov, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
World's highest railway station in Ladakh at 17,244 feet: India planning a Rs 1.3 lakh crore railway line that will break China's recordWorld's highest railway station: India is planning a 489-km Bilaspur-Manali-Leh railway line costing an estimated Rs 1.31 lakh crore. The p...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Voter ID to replace Aadhaar for welfare schemes and benefits? BJP government's plan sparks rowThe Centre plans to require voter ID numbers and biometric authentication for welfare benefits. This proposal has sparked criticism from th...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Govt plans instant ban on manufacturing of drugs failing key quality testsPharma companies could have their drug licenses suspended immediately if quality tests indicate failure. The health ministry's proposed cha...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
Government prepares draft sustainable aviation fuels policy; moots mandatory blending in ATF from 2027The civil aviation ministry has circulated the draft National Policy on Sustainable Aviation Fuels which mandates use of only indigenously ...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Supreme Court directs Centre to set up special cell to monitor child labour lawThe Supreme Court has instructed the Centre to create a special cell for monitoring child labour law implementation. This special cell is t...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
NSE shares gain as Jefferies, other brokerages remain bullish after Q2 results. What lies ahead?NSE reported a 23% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 consolidated net profit to Rs 2,578 crore, driven by higher trading volumes and transaction...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Singapore layoffs hit highest level since 2020 in third quarterSingapore recorded 4,800 retrenchments in the third quarter of 2026, the highest level since late 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. The ri...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
EPFO plans to invest in startups, AIFs five years after govt approvalThe Employees Provident Fund Organisation is working on guidelines for investing in alternative investment funds for better portfolio diver...
29 Oct, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
EPS-95 higher pension: Pensioners’ body appeals to President as retirees struggle to get higher pensionThe National Confederation of Pensioners’ Associations has requested intervention from President Droupadi Murmu regarding higher EPS pensio...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
No additional EPS contribution by government on higher wage ceiling of Rs 25,000; know what it means for your pensionEPS pension: In a recent notification, the central government confirmed that the Employees' Pension Scheme contribution will remain at the ...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.31 PM IST