Gurgaon cook earns more than a govt school teacher, yet isn't allowed to sit at his employer's table. Social media post sparks job vs respect debateA Gurugram cook earns more than government school teacher. This disparity highlights urban India's disconnect between income and social def...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
More than 50 police personnel, protesters injured during CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march, over 100 detainedOver fifty police personnel sustained injuries during clashes with CJP protesters in New Delhi. The injured officers received medical atten...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Techie, who once paid Rs 1 crore tax, breaks down on X after lay off: ‘Thank you…’A tech professional recently took to X to lament the country’s pitiable social security system. He said that even though, once he paid Rs 1...
20 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on trackMillions of Americans face student loan defaults after pandemic relief ended. Borrowers like Ashley Dreahn and Barbara Howaniec struggle wi...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Punjab govt releases over Rs 1,400 crore under old-age pension scheme: MinisterPunjab's social security minister announced over Rs 1,423 crore disbursed for the old-age pension scheme. Approximately 23.77 lakh senior c...
19 Jul, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
EPFO launches VISHWAS 2026 to settle employer penalty disputesThe EPFO has launched VISHWAS 2026, a six-month, one-time dispute resolution scheme to help employers settle pending damages and penalty ca...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
EPFO launches six-month 'VISHWAS 2026' scheme to settle employer penalty disputes, promote complianceThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched 'VISHWAS, 2026', a one-time dispute resolution scheme aimed at encouraging e...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Elon Musk announces X will open-source its entire codebase: What does he mean?Additionally, xAI also open-sourced its Grok Build coding agent following a data-privacy controversy. "Open sourcing Grok Build allows anyo...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
From tariffs to talent: How India–UK CETA can transform services trade and professional mobilityThe UK-India CETA agreement, effective July 2026, enhances services trade and professional mobility. It offers improved market access acros...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
India's social protection coverage reaches over 100 crore citizens in 2026: Labour Minister MandaviyaIndia's social protection coverage has now reached over one hundred crore citizens and this expansion was acknowledged by the International...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
American woman, 66, had just $10,000 saved for retirement. Dave Ramsey said, 'You'll be okay', then shared 3 tips to turn things aroundA 66-year-old woman with minimal retirement savings sought advice from Dave Ramsey. Ramsey outlined a disciplined plan to help her build a ...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
India-UK CETA to give fresh momentum to farmers, MSMEs and entrepreneurs, says PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Social Security Agree...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
UK-India pact to shield working professionals from dual social security taxes: Former India-UK FTA chief negotiatorThe proposed UK-India CETA will reduce costs for professionals moving between nations. Temporary workers will avoid paying social security ...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Piyush Goyal hails India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement coming into force todayThe India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the concurrent Agreement on Social Security have officially entered into...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
"Cheaper, quicker and faster": British Deputy High Commissioner Sutapa Choudhury on India-UK CETAThe India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement has officially entered into force. This landmark pact grants zero-duty market acces...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.01 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
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