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EMPLOYMENT REPORT FEBRUARY 2026
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. ...
EPFO portal still down after July 2 deadline: Here's the latest update on when services will resume for members and employersEPFO's online services remain inaccessible beyond the scheduled maintenance, frustrating members and employers. A major technology upgrade ...
EPF Scheme 2026 replaces EPF Scheme 1952: Have EPF interest rate, contribution and wage ceiling changed?EPF Scheme 2026: The Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, has replaced the 1952 version, bringing the EPF under the new Social Security...
EPS 2026 replaces EPS-71, EPS-95: What has changed in new EPFO pension scheme and what remains the sameA new Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026, has replaced earlier pension schemes, effective June 29, 2026. While core benefits like the pension ...
EPS 2026 brings new rules, but has the Rs 1,000 minimum pension changed?The government has introduced the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026, replacing older schemes. The calculation formula for pensions also...
Rs 1 lakh crore on crude imports will be saved by 2030, as 35 lakh EVs will replace petrol vehicles: SBI ReportIndia is poised for a significant electric vehicle surge, with an estimated 35 lakh petrol vehicles to be replaced by EVs between 2027-2030...
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...
EPFO portal downtime extended for a day: When will EPF passbook, claims and UAN services be restored?EPFO services, including online claim submissions and passbook downloads, will be unavailable until July 2 2026, due to a system migration....
EU launches new measures to attract skilled foreign workers, speeds up single work-residence permit processThe European Union is easing entry for skilled non-EU workers to combat labour shortages. A revamped Single Permit Directive streamlines ap...
Nancy Guthrie Case: FBI clears air on ransom notes, gives update on probe amid suspense over abduction; key details insideFBI agents are investigating several ransom notes related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, deeming some as illegitimate extortion attempts...
India lags Asia-Pacific in AI deployment despite strong talent poolIndia lags behind Asia-Pacific peers in AI adoption, with only 43% of organizations deploying the technology. However, the nation leads glo...
EPF Scheme 2026: Your provident fund is getting simpler, smarter and more digitalIndia's provident fund system has undergone a significant overhaul with the introduction of the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 2026, rep...
Filing ITR? Here's what AIS and Form 26AS tell the income tax department about youAs taxpayers gear up for ITR filing in AY 2026-27, understanding the consolidated Form 168 (formerly AIS and Form 26AS) is crucial. This un...
Saudi Arabia extends work permit compliance deadline for foreign workers until December 2026Saudi Arabia has granted a significant reprieve to foreign workers and their employers, extending the deadline to regularize work permit st...
RBI says microfinance credit grows after seven quarters, borrower base continues to shrinkMicrofinance loans saw their first increase in over a year during the January-March 2026 quarter, despite a continued drop in borrower numb...
Caught on Camera: James Pearce Jr., Falcons star, tries to flee cops after Rickea Jackson incident; body cam footage captures hot pursuitAtlanta Falcons player James Pearce Jr. is on track to have felony charges dismissed following a February 2026 domestic dispute. He entered...
Employers across globe continue to have confidence in MBA graduates despite AI boom: GMAC reportGlobal employers maintain strong faith in MBA graduates, with over half believing business degrees are more crucial than ever as technology...
Social security payment: Waiting for handsome 401(k) retirement savings plan match? Employers likely to disappoint401(k) retirement savings plan is a crucial one for employees. However, employers match is a crucial component.
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...
UAE offers 30-day visa relief for travellers affected by regional disruptionsUAE's ICP offers a 30-day grace period, from June 10 to July 9, 2026, for travellers impacted by regional disruptions. This allows individu...