EPF vs VPF under new EPF Scheme 2026: Here's how employee and employer contributions will workEPFO: The EPF 2026 Scheme largely retains existing EPF contribution rules, with both employees and employers continuing to contribute 12% o...
06 Jul, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Fall in global crude prices brightens fiscal outlook, El Nino risks lingerEasing West Asian tensions have significantly improved India's fiscal outlook, with economists now predicting a smaller deficit than previo...
06 Jul, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Trump’s war means higher global interest rates for years to comeGlobal interest rates are set to remain higher for longer, with Bloomberg Economics forecasting borrowing costs elevated by up to half a pe...
06 Jul, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Explained: Why aluminium is emerging as manufacturers' preferred alternative to copperRecord copper prices are accelerating manufacturers' shift toward aluminium, driven by lower costs and lighter weight. Automakers are expan...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
US' largest power grid PJM orders emergency curbs as electricity use nears record peakAmerica's largest power grid operator, PJM, urged customers to reduce electricity use amid a severe heatwave. Generator outages and overloa...
04 Jul, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
EPFO's New PF Rules Explained: Faster withdrawals, three-day settlement and other key changesEPFO Rule Changes Explained: The Centre has revamped EPF rules, promising faster claim settlements within three days for withdrawals and 20...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Airport operators tell Centre airline fee relief no longer warrantedPrivate airports are urging the civil aviation ministry to end the three-month discount on domestic flight landing and parking charges, set...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Centre weighs SEZ, GCC pilots to boost PM Internship SchemeThe corporate affairs ministry is actively seeking to boost participation in the PM Internship Scheme. New measures include pilot projects ...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Man dies in motor accident, family seeks Rs 2.25 crore in damages: Here's why SC fixes ‘fair’ compensation based on his ITR, sets a precedentManoranjan Pandey, who lost his life in the tragic accident in 2018, was the sole breadwinner of his family, according to the 2019 appeal f...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
UPI, India's epic odyssey continuesThe immediate benefit to India from the cross-border expansion of UPI is reduction in remittance costs. This is a key concern for a nation ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
Do windshield sunshades really work? Here’s how much cooler they make your carParked cars can become dangerously hot, reaching deadly temperatures quickly due to the greenhouse effect. Windshield sunshades offer a sim...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
New rules from July 1, 2026: Aadhaar update, passport fees, LPG prices, credit cards, railways and other major changes explainedSeveral important financial and regulatory changes have come into effect from July 1, 2026, impacting taxpayers, Aadhaar holders, passport ...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Psychology says people who love camping may be giving their brains something modern life can'tEscape the daily grind and discover why nature offers a profound mental reset. Psychology reveals that extended time outdoors, especially t...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
US Supreme Court says Fed's Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firingsThe Supreme Court has significantly broadened presidential authority, allowing presidents to dismiss heads of independent federal agencies ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Psychology explains why chasing more never ends: What the philosophy of minimalism is and why Stoicism believes less can lead to a richer lifePsychology says minimalism rewires happiness in ways that accumulation never could, and ancient wisdom traditions saw this coming centuries...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Speaker Radhakrishnan denies backing low-alcohol liquor policy during LDF regimeKerala Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan refuted claims of supporting low-alcohol liquor sales during his previous tenure. He st...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Proverb of the day: 'A day of reading is a day of...' Life lessons from Chinese proverb on lifelong learning, cognitive enhancement, stress reduction, compounding knowledge, literacy and intellectual growthProverb of the day highlights the value of reading every day and explains how small learning habits build knowledge over time. This traditi...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.33 AM IST