EPF wage ceiling hiked to Rs 25,000: How much employees gain and what it costs the governmentIn a significant move, the government has lifted the provident fund wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 monthly, bringing over 51 lakh new employees ...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
₹25,000 EPF wage ceiling: What employees need to know about EPF, EPS and EDLIThe Employees Provident Fund Organisation has introduced a new wage ceiling of Rs 25,000, which will directly influence the contributions m...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Auto PLI investments have crossed Rs 45,000 crore: H D KumaraswamyInvestments under the automobile production linked incentive scheme have surpassed Rs 45,000 crore. The government's policy support aids do...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Govt bars selling chip plants till declaration of full commercial production under Semicon 2.0 schemeTill declaration of the commercial production of the entire project, the company shall not sell or dispose of the project assets or any par...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Is Punjab heading towards UPS-like pension scheme? Here’s what its notification suggestsThe Punjab government is taking a closer look at its pension scheme for state employees, with the goal of aligning benefits more closely to...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
How El Nino helped Delhi get more rain while Haryana and Punjab faced deficitsDelhi experienced a monsoon surplus, defying regional deficits this season. Shifting low-pressure systems from the Bay of Bengal influenced...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
CGHS expands coverage: Now these relations will also be covered in Central govt Helath SchemeThe Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has expanded eligibility to adopted sisters of beneficiaries, while revised rules allow married...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Will this EPF insurance limit rise to Rs 10.50 lakh after EPF wage ceiling hike to Rs 25,000?The government has approved raising the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000. This change will significantly increase the Employees’ Deposit Linke...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear Centre's plea on I-T reassessment orderThe Supreme Court is preparing to address a crucial appeal from the government on Friday, challenging a recent High Court order from Punjab...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
EPFO wage ceiling raised to Rs 25000 per month; over 10 million formal sector workers to benefitThe enhanced wage ceiling, approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday, will put additional financial burden on employees and the government while...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 from Rs 15,000The government has increased the provident fund wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 monthly. This significant move aims to expand social security cov...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
CBIC to step up outreach as EMI scheme struggles to attract manufacturersThe CBIC will conduct outreach programs to encourage EMI scheme adoption. Data and documentation requirements for the scheme have been subs...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Punjab weather: Yellow alert in 7 districts today, heavy rain, lightning likelyThe Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for seven districts of Punjab on September 16, warning of heavy rain accompanied by...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Did you change your EPF nomination after marriage? Time to act is now, as it becomes invalid if you don’tDid you realize that getting married may nullify your EPF nomination? This frequent oversight can lead to significant issues for your famil...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
DBT transfers reach Rs 2.08 lakh croreDirect benefit transfers have reached ₹2.08 lakh crore this fiscal year. Fertiliser subsidy led with ₹62,984 crore, and Public Distribution...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
Bank strike today September 11: PNB, Indian Bank, SBI, UCO, list of banks that may face disruptionsBank strike on September 11: Several major lenders have warned customers that branch and office services may be affected if employees join ...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea seeking national policy for welfare of private school teachersThe Supreme Court will hear a petition concerning private school teachers' welfare. It seeks a national policy for their social security an...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.06 PM IST