Racquet sport Padel looks to up the game in cricket-crazy IndiaPadel, a sport blending tennis and squash, is rapidly expanding across India, with court numbers soaring and player participation surging. ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
Japan 'snow monkey' park to cap visitors after overcrowding, bad behaviourJapan's famed "snow monkey" park in Nagano is implementing visitor caps and an online booking system to manage a surge in tourists. The Jig...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
EPFO services interrupted from June 26-30: Check full list of services unavailable for five daysEPFO services, including its member and employer portals and the UMANG app, will be temporarily unavailable from June 26th to June 30th due...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Do you lose your interest and deposit if you have multiple PPF accounts? Here's what the rules sayDiscovering you have two Public Provident Fund accounts can be a common oversight, but it's crucial to address. Indian regulations strictly...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
PFC, REC seek to help centre retain majority at low costPower Finance Corp and REC are finalizing a merger plan to help the government maintain its majority stake cost-effectively. Two primary op...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
EPFO user alert! Claim submission, processing unavailable from June 26-28; UMANG services also affectedEPFO's online portal will be inaccessible for claim submissions and processing from June 26th to June 28th, 2026, due to a planned technolo...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Online: Two-thirds of Indians (66%) have encountered a health or wellness scam: McAfee Health & Wellness researchNew research from McAfee reveals a surge in health scams targeting Indians, particularly young adults. Scammers are exploiting influencer t...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
8th Pay Commission HRA changes: 5 employee bodies recommend house rent allowance up to 40%; check details8th pay commission proposals: Central government employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to significantly hike House Rent Allowance (HR...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
UAE visa expiring soon? Here's how to check your status onlineUAE immigration authorities have streamlined visa validity checks via online platforms, a crucial service amid a 30-day grace period ending...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee meets LS Speaker, seeks disqualification of 20 'rebels'Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has submitted 20 petitions to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking the disqualification of 20 re...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.19 PM 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
EPFO: Has Employees' Provident Fund Organisation changed 8.25% EPF interest rate for FY25-26EPF interest rate: The government has approved an 8.25% interest rate for Employees Provident Fund deposits for the fiscal year 2025-26. Th...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Will Rs 32 lakh EPF corpus withdrawal be tax-free? Are there better options than withdrawing?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I contributed to EPF until 2021 while working at an MNC. Since moving to a startup in 2022 that doesn’t offer PF,...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Rs 7 lakh life insurance cover at zero premium, which very few EPF members are aware of; check how to claim when neededEmployees' Provident Fund contributions offer a life insurance cover of up to Rs 7 lakh through the EDLI scheme, at no extra premium. This ...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Withdrawn your entire EPF balance after a job switch? You may still need to transfer service history to protect your pension under EPS 95Many salaried employees forget to transfer their Employees' Pension Scheme EPS service history when switching jobs. This is crucial even if...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
EPFO member alert: Your nominee may lose provident fund, pension, other benefits if you make this little mistakeEPFO members are warned that e-nominations are invalid without e-signing via Aadhaar authentication. This crucial step ensures family membe...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
EPFO: When can EPF interest be credited to your account? Check hereEPFO subscribers are awaiting their FY 2025-26 interest credit, despite the 8.25% rate announcement in March. While delays are common due t...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST