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EPF scheme launches EEC 2026: If you missed EPF enrolment, find out whether you can enrol before the October 31 deadlineSalaried employees who want to opt for EPF scheme but could not due to issue with employer can now do so by October 31, 2026 if these condi...
Bank unions announce strikes on September 11 over unresolved issuesThe United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), representing over 90% of India’s banking workforce, has announced strikes on September 11 and Septe...
Central govt employees’ bonus calculator: NC-JCM seeks ceiling hike from Rs 7,000 to Rs 21,000 ahead of Dussehra; how much bonus employees can getIn anticipation of the Dussehra festival in October 2026, central government employees are advocating for an increase in the bonus payable ...
India’s in-demand economic weapon can turn a global crisis into opportunityIndia is expanding its network of labour agreements with countries around the world to connect Indian workers with job opportunities abroad...
New labour code impact: Rs 8k less take home pay likely for employee with Rs 15 lakh CTC; check the impact on CTCs of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakhNew labour codes mandate higher provident fund contributions for employees. This change reduces monthly take-home pay for many salaried ind...
Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
Onion prices likely to stay firm till November despite Centre’s Rs 35/kg pushOnion prices will likely stay firm until November despite government sales. Inferior quality of stored onions and delayed fresh crop arriva...
UK asylum applications drop by more than a fifth: Govt dataUK asylum applications fell by more than a fifth annually, government figures showed Thursday, as ministers grapple with the politically co...
EPFO credits August pensions early to 4,40,901 pensioners in Keralam Zone amidst Onam celebrationsThe Employees' Pension Fund Organisation credited August pensions early for 4,40,901 pensioners. This advance disbursement occurred on Augu...
Pellet gun row rocks Home Affairs panel, sparks BJP-Congress war of wordsOpposition MPs demanded discussion on NEET-UG protesters' alleged pellet gun use and police action. BJP refused to suspend the listed busin...
Infrastructure projects see cost overrun of Rs 3.4 lakh cr: MoSPIOngoing infrastructure projects show a Rs 3,40,504 crore cost overrun on projects over Rs 150 crore. Over 1,700 projects are monitored, wit...
India may face China’s problem before it reaches the Dragon's wealthIndia’s total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9, below replacement level, even as the working-age population remains dominant. The country m...
Biocon arm gets Japan nod for cancer drug pegfilgrastim biosimilarIn a significant advancement, Biocon Biologics has gained marketing approval for its pegfilgrastim biosimilar in Japan. This vital cancer s...
UPSC announces 'direct recruitment' to 80 posts in Central govt. Check detailsThe UPSC has invited applications for 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation under th...
EPFO urges establishments to enrol eligible workers under EEC 2026Establishments can now enrol previously uncovered employees under EPF. This Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 offers a one-time opportunit...
India to give Canada's Fairfax two years to consolidate holdings for IDBI Bank deal: SourcesFairfax Financial may receive two years to consolidate its Indian bank holdings. This consolidation is necessary for its acquisition of a m...
South Korea plans chip windfall fund to back youth, AI investmentThe proposed "Future Response Fund" would finance programmes aimed at helping young people find jobs, buy homes and start families, while...
Potential kingmaker in New Zealand's next government wants universal income, tax overhaulNew Zealand's Opportunity Party proposes a universal basic income for residents. This policy would be funded by a new annual land tax. The ...
India’s unemployment rate falls to four-month low of 5.1% in July, rural jobs drive gainsIndia’s unemployment rate fell to a four-month low of 5.1% in July from 5.5% in June, with rural unemployment declining to 4.5%, official P...
India's unemployment rate drops to 5.1% in July as job market improves, more women join workforceIndia's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in July 2026, showing positive labor market trends. Both labor force participation and worker popula...