New EPFO rules mandate 3-day PF settlements, simplify withdrawalsGovernment revamps EPFO rules, mandating PF claim settlements within three days and imposing a 12% penal interest on officials for delays. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Served 17 years, but sacked for taking leftover tea and biscuits: Jharkhand HC reinstates govt peon, calling the punishment 'disproportionate'A Bokaro peon, Ranjeet Kumar Himanshu, has won his job back after being sacked for taking tea leaves and biscuits. The Jharkhand High Court...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
EPFO's new social security rules tighten claim timelines, mandate digital complianceNew social security schemes under the Code on Social Security are now in effect, prioritizing digital compliance and faster claim settlemen...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Kisan Credit Card loan 'scam' unearthed in Jammu and KashmirJammu and Kashmir Crime Branch's Economic Offences Wing has exposed a significant Kisan Credit Card loan scam. A daily wage JK Bank employe...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Haldia Petrochemicals pipeline fire in West Bengal leaves several injuredA major fire incident occurred at Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd's refinery in West Bengal on Tuesday, triggered by a leak in a naphtha pipeline...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
More than 20 injured as massive fire breaks out at Haldia Petrochemicals unit in West BengalHaldia Refinery fire news: A major blaze erupted at Haldia unit in West Bengal early Tuesday, injuring at least 20 people. The blaze, origi...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.20 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
US Supreme Court rejects Trump's unprecedented bid to fire Fed's CookThe Supreme Court has taken a significant stand for the Federal Reserve's independence, rejecting President Trump's unusual effort to remov...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Temporary employees can get pension even without formal regularisation if eligible, rules the Supreme CourtIn a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that temporary-status employees, even without formal regularization, are entitled t...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Massive fire breaks out at Himalayan cold storage in LucknowA significant fire erupted at Himalayan Cold Storage in Lucknow's Chinhat area on Sunday, prompting an immediate response from fire tenders...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Allentown warehouse fire: How two children sparked a blaze at the former American Atelier furniture factory that destroyed homes and displaced multiple familiesAllentown fire: A massive fire, allegedly started by two children in an abandoned Allentown warehouse, has devastated a community. The blaz...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Extreme heat watch: Hot, dry, windy weather hit Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, fireworks restrictions orderedExtreme heat watch in U. S: A cold front on Sunday will bring winds that could push the fire in new directions before the weather starts st...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Salary SleepThe text uses satire to highlight absurd scenarios across corporate life, economics, and sports. It describes a company where employees are...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
STT, Tata Delhi data centre fire leaves clients fearing decades of data lost; Google hitA devastating fire at a New Delhi data centre, a joint venture between ST Telemedia and Tata Communications, has crippled Google Cloud serv...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Smoke inhalation, not flames, killed all 15 in Lucknow fire: Post-mortem revealsSuffocation from toxic smoke, not flames, caused the deaths of 15 individuals in Lucknow's Aliganj fire. Post-mortem examinations revealed ...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Tata unit says 'extensive damage' from fire at Delhi data centre hampers recoveryA devastating fire at a New Delhi data center, co-owned by Singapore's ST Telemedia and India's Tata Communications, has caused extensive d...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Boss approved a 10-day vacation and spoke with him throughout the trip, then came a termination letter on his first day back at work; commenters say it was planned for weeksA worker's approved vacation turned into a shock dismissal upon return, sparking debate on workplace transparency. Despite months of advanc...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST