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...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Gold slips as Treasury yields and rate hike expectations increaseGold and silver prices declined as U.S. Treasury yields moved higher and expectations of another Federal Reserve interest rate hike increas...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Why are gold and silver prices up today, and will precious metals continue to rise or drop again? Gold rebounds from multi-month low but remains set for biggest quarterly loss in yearsGold and silver prices moved higher on Tuesday after recent declines, but both metals remain on track for major monthly and quarterly losse...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
8th Pay Commission: Key deadline ends today; why this step is important for central government employees’ salary hikeCentral government departments must submit pay revision data for the 8th Pay Commission by today, June 30, 2026. Submissions are strictly o...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia set to sack head coach Donis after group-stage exitSaudi Arabia's football federation is set for a major shake-up following a disappointing World Cup exit. Coach Georgios Donis is likely to ...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
8th Pay Commission: Level 1-5 employees may get up to Rs 10.8 lakh in arrears—see estimates for different fitment factors8th pay commission calculator: Central government employees’ 8th Pay Commission arrears will depend on the implementation timeline and fina...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri's pay packet shrinks 6.8% to Rs 23.9 crore in FY26In FY26, Sanjiv Puri, the Chairman and Managing Director of ITC, saw his total compensation decline by 6.8% to Rs 23.91 crore. This reducti...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Trump critic John Bolton set to plead guilty in classified information caseFormer Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton is reportedly set to plead guilty to mishandling classified information. Sources indicat...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Eighth Pay Panel may stay cautious on fitment factorWhile the Commission hasn't yet finalised its recommendations, early discussions suggest that the fitment factor could remain close to the ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimateThe growth in gross domestic product - the nation's output of goods and services - marked a rebound from a sluggish 0.5% in the last three ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
8th Pay Commission fitment factor: Expert explains how fitment factor may reach 2.10; check salary hike calculationCentral government employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting the 8th Pay Commission's report, with discussions around the crucial fitme...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
EPFO user alert! Claim submission, processing unavailable from June 26-28; UMANG services also affectedEPFO's online portal will be inaccessible for claim submissions and processing from June 26th to June 28th, 2026, due to a planned technolo...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Rs 15 lakh, Rs 20 lakh or Rs 25 lakh CTC? Check your exact TDS under new vs old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-27Understanding Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on your salary is crucial. Employers calculate your annual tax liability based on declared incom...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Shutdown across Ladakh as LAB, KDA push for 'credible dialogue' with CentreLadakh observed a shutdown as the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance protested the Centre's alleged failure to honor agreements f...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
8th Pay Commission HRA changes: 5 employee bodies recommend house rent allowance up to 40%; check details8th pay commission proposals: Central government employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to significantly hike House Rent Allowance (HR...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
8th Pay Commission latest news: Can 8th CPC submit its report before Mid-2027 as Lucknow meetings begin?8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees are anticipating the 8th Pay Commission's report, with some associations suggesting a...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Candidate wanted Rs 32,000, but accepted Rs 20,000 salary out of desperation and urgency. A month later, he discovered how much his colleagues earnA candidate accepted a low salary due to urgent need but later discovered colleagues earned significantly more for the same work. This reve...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST