India’s provident fund system is entering a new phase with the Centre officially notifying the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020. Published in the Gazette of India, the new framework replaces the older EPF structure and marks a major step in the implementation of India’s labour codes. While…
An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 struck Tajikistan on Thursday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).The earthquake occurred at 6:50:11 am IST at a depth of 122 km, the NCS said in a post on X.“EQ of M: 4.7, On: 02/07/2026 06:50:11 IST, Lat: 38.265 N, Long: 73.342 E, Depth: 122 Km, Location:…
Meta-owned app issued key clarification amid safety & privacy concerns WhatsApp on Thursday issued clarifications on its upcoming ‘Username’ feature, addressing privacy, safety and impersonation concerns as users begin reserving usernames ahead of the wider rollout later this year. The Meta-owned messaging platform answered several frequently asked questions, including whether usernames are mandatory, how they…
Abhishek Sharma left frustrated after mix-up with Ishan Kishan India suffered an early setback in the first T20I against England after Ishan Kishan was run out following a major mix-up with opening partner Abhishek Sharma. The dismissal came just two balls into Kishan’s innings, adding to his misery after he was also run out in…
In just a day, Pop superstar Taylor Swift will walk down the aisle and wed NFL tight end Travis Kelce in a grand wedding on July 3. Amid much hype and speculation, AP and TMZ confirmed that the singer and her beau will wed in an intimate ceremony on Friday, which will be followed by…
Jana Holdings is ready to relinquish its promoter status to repay the ₹700 crore it owed to TPG Asia as of June 30. Jana Holdings Ltd is ready to give up its status as the promoter of Jana Small Finance Bank by selling its stake to repay the debt it owes to Singapore-based private equity…
Five nannies at a day care centre on the premises of tech company, Capgemini, in Brookefield have been booked. BENGALURU: For parents who leave their toddlers at day care while they work, the videos are chilling. Five nannies at a day care centre on the premises of tech company, Capgemini, in Brookefield have been booked…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves upon her arrival at the airport, in New Delhi NEW DELHI: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday arrived in New Delhi for a three-day official visit in India. During her visit, Takaichi will participate in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit.In a post on X, the ministry of external…
9-storey residential building collapses in Kyiv after Russian attack; rescue operation underway Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv early Thursday, triggering multiple explosions, fires and the partial collapse of a nine-storey residential building, according to Ukrainian officials.Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a nine-storey residential building in the Desnyanskyi…
Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. Balogun strikes before dismissal as 10-man USA cruise past Bosnia 2-0. (AP Photo) The co-hosts’ first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century — and only their…
