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Road ministry proposes a simplified Rent-a-Cab scheme 2026; to replace the 1989 schemeThe proposed draft Rent-a-Cab Scheme 2026, which comes into force from January 2027, reduces the minimum fleet requirement to 5 compared to...
Congress rolls out 'Punjab Mangda Insaaf' campaign ahead of state pollsThe Punjab Congress initiated its 'Punjab Mangda Insaaf' campaign to connect with people across the state. Leaders Pargat Singh and Partap ...
Time to shed fear and think positive? 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 33%Mid-cap stocks tend to move more than large-caps. And that works both ways. They rise faster when the market is rising, and fall harder whe...
EPFO’s November 19 meeting to be held in New Delhi: Can EPFO increase minimum EPS pension from Rs 1,000?The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation is gearing up for its 240th Central Board of Trustees assembly, scheduled for November 19, 2026,...
Akhilesh Yadav criticises Yogi Adityanath over missing voters and electoral strategy in Uttar PradeshAkhilesh Yadav has launched criticism against Yogi Adityanath regarding his remarks on voter revisions in Uttar Pradesh's electoral rolls. ...
Indian parents getting US residency? 6 financial implications to consider before applyingInvestments in bank accounts, mutual funds, shares and other assets will have to be reviewed and modified. It is illegal under India’s FEMA...
Scrap, cut or tweak? Centre weighs options on LTCG, STT to stem foreign investor exodusThe Centre is weighing proposals to scrap or lower long-term capital gains tax and recalibrate securities transaction tax as it seeks to ad...
Welfare pay can't be voter ID-linkedUnion panchayati raj minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced plans to replace Aadhaar with voter ID numbers for welfare programs. This change...
Jairam Ramesh questions Centre over reported proposal to replace Aadhaar with Voter ID for welfare schemesJairam Ramesh has voiced serious concerns about the government's initiative to utilize Voter ID for welfare programmes, suggesting that thi...
Voter ID to replace Aadhaar for welfare schemes and benefits? BJP government's plan sparks rowThe Centre plans to require voter ID numbers and biometric authentication for welfare benefits. This proposal has sparked criticism from th...
Lenskart, Nykaa, PhysicsWallah see Q2 profits surgeNew-age companies Nykaa, Lenskart, and PhysicsWallah reported strong numbers for the September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top...
Gig workers may get social security benefits through 2% transaction levy on businessesThe government is considering implementing a 2% transaction-based levy on aggregators to support social security for gig workers. This levy...
ETtech Explainer: Food delivery, ride-hailing firms differ on gig worker welfare levy calculationFood delivery and quick-commerce companies such as Zomato and Swiggy are seeking a levy based on the value of transactions facilitated thro...
Centre sets up social security board to frame welfare schemes for gig workersIn a significant move, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has initiated the National Social Security Board, designed to improve welfare ...
Gig workers get a seat at the table as Centre notifies social security boardsThe Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the National Social Security Board for unorganised workers and gig workers. This board w...
Centre releases Rs 78 crore for senior citizens' welfare schemeThe ministry said it has released funds under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), a component of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Y...
EPS pension hike: Can EPFO increase minimum monthly pension from Rs 1,000 at its proposed November 19 meeting?The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation may discuss increasing the minimum monthly pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme. A propos...