The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a six-month Amnesty Scheme, 2026, offering a one-time opportunity for certain establishments running exempted provident fund (PF) trusts to regularise their status under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) law. The scheme is aimed at employers that have been operating recognised PF trusts under the Income Tax Act…
Oil prices soared sharply on Monday as the Middle East was once again embroiled in chaos. Crude prices jumped 4% as fresh military action between Iran and the United States fuelled concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route.As of 7:30 am, Brent crude was up 4.28% at $79.26…
File photo: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukrainian PM Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down Sunday as President Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to Ukraine’s govt, saying he had offered a new and important position to the former premier.Svyrydenko, who has served as Ukraine’s economy minister, was named PM in July 2025 at the age of 39 after playing…
NEW DELHI: The domestic pharmaceutical retail market is showing its strongest signs yet of a shift from price-led to demand-led growth. Volume growth crossed 3% in June, the first time in 24 months after hovering at around 1-2% during the first five months of the year.Encouraged by the strong trend during Jan to June, the…
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev (AP Photo) Alexander Zverev may have finished runner-up at Wimbledon 2026, but he still managed to entertain the Centre Court crowd with a humorous speech after the final.Moments after receiving the runners-up trophy, the German joked about his one-sided rivalry with Jannik Sinner, leaving everyone in attendance laughing.“First of all,…
Priyanka Chopra shares best shots from her London vacation.(Image Credit: Instagram) When it comes to the social media game, desi girl turned global sensation Priyanka Chopra is a pro. Despite her hectic schedule, she manages to make time for her Insta fam and treat them with glimpses from her professional and personal life. With her…
Market participants with a bullish outlook are also being reminded that the mid-cap segment has witnessed a sharp correction over the past 18 months and that such corrections occur periodically. The commentary notes that investors with high exposure to mid-cap stocks should be prepared for such phases and avoid panic during market declines. It states…
Gold and silver prices declined in international markets on Monday (July 13) as rising crude oil prices, a stronger US dollar and higher bond yields offset the safe-haven appeal of precious metals amid escalating tensions in West Asia. COMEX gold was trading at $4,083.10 an ounce, down $30.60 or 0.74%, while COMEX silver fell $1.12,…
File photo: Sheikh Hasina DHAKA: “Whether you come in December or January is your decision, but we want you tomorrow,” Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal’s chief prosecutor said, days after former PM Sheikh Hasina asserted she will return and surrender by December.It was ICT – hearing several cases against her – that sentenced her to death…
Andres Alquiga and Diana Tupiza place the paw print of their pet as a symbolic witness to their marriage QUITO: When Diana Tupiza and Andres Alquinga decided to get married, they selected a rather unusual witness for the civil wedding ceremony: Luna, their Pekingese pup who stamped her paw print on the marriage certificate.With recently…
