The government has started the process of crediting 8.25% interest on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for FY2025-26, with over ₹1.44 lakh crore set to be credited to around 34 crore EPFO member accounts by July 15, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday (July 8). The announcement comes after the Centre…
Can a country eliminate slums almost entirely within a generation? Singapore’s housing story suggests it can. Once plagued by overcrowded settlements and poor sanitation, the city-state today houses more than four in five residents in government-built homes, with the vast majority owning their flats.According to the UN-Habitat report Housing Practice Series: Singapore, more than 80%…
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday reviewed the situations in Maharashtra and Kerala during separate phone calls with chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis and V D Satheesan, assuring both states of the Centre’s full support, according to officials.Shah first spoke to Fadnavis to take stock of the flood and rain situation in Maharashtra,…
As humans dream of venturing to other planets and creating a virtual world with the help of AI, the hand that was holding tight with the past seems to be losing its grip. In the race to develop the future, the rich depths of the past are getting lost. Those that define our origins, reveal…
And breathe. England and Norway will face each other in the Quarter-finals (AP Photos) It’s been four weeks into the 2026 World Cup, four weeks of football fans all over the world being treated to an international match-up every single day — in fact, often three or four a day. Now, the knockout stages are…
An Indian employee’s decision to decline an internal US transfer has triggered widespread discussion on social media after entrepreneur Ujjawal Asthana shared the story. Citing the comfort and convenience of life in India, the employee chose to stay back. The incident has reignited debate over whether career growth abroad outweighs everyday quality of life. (AI…
“I’ll keep spreading love, no matter what they say” — the global Punjabi star’s message continues to resonate as his career reaches new milestones.Image credit (Diljit Dosanjh Instagram) Diljit Dosanjh is having a year that is quietly reshaping what is possible for an Indian artist on the world stage. His ‘Aura World Tour’ kicked off…
Parents, your child isn’t a showpiece: It’s time to stop these habits It begins from a place of pride and excitement. “My son is just 3, but you know he can count to 100” or “My daughter loves to dance,” these are the common phrases parents say when guests arrive or they meet a relative…
Security officers keep watch in front of an AI (Artificial Intelligence) sign at the annual Huawei Connect event in Shanghai, China, September 18, 2019. Aly Song | Reuters BEIJING — China on Wednesday warned of “back-door” security risks affecting companies that use U.S.-based company Anthropic’s Claude Code artificial intelligence tool. It comes as the U.S.-China…
TCS Q1 FY27 results preview: Five key factors investors should track, from revenue and margins to AI growth and deal wins. (Image: Shutterstock/ET Now) TCS Q1 Result Preview: Tata Group’s flagship IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is set to announce its results on July 9 (Thursday) for the quarter ended June 30. As…
