NEW DELHI: The use of new technology is helping the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) settle claims faster apart from clearing backlog and depositing interest income into subscriber accounts quickly.The latest version of Centralised IT Enabled Services (CITES), which went live July 3, as well as the revamped rules, have resulted in auto-processing of 83% … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by one Mohibulla Mondal challenging the Bengal govt’s decision to cancel ration cards of those whose names were deleted from the voter list on the ground of doubtful citizenship following Special Intensive Revision (SIR).Appearing for the petitioner from Nadia district, senior … Read more
NEW DELHI: National Medical Commission has approved 9,911 additional undergraduate seats, taking the country’s total MBBS capacity to a record 1,36,939 for the 2026-27 academic session.The seat matrix released by the regulator also shows 1,27,028 renewed seats apart from the additional ones, approved through new medical colleges and increased intake in existing institutions. The expansion … Read more
Trump, after threatening a renewed US naval blockade, has said that ships will be allowed safe passage via Hormuz for a 20% toll. (AP Photo) A district court judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an immigration policy targeting foreign researchers, fact-checkers, and trust and safety workers working on misinformation, fact-checking and … Read more
US disables a non-compliant vessel in Hormuz The United States on early Thursday (local time Wednesday) disabled an oil tanker attempting to reach an Iranian port, marking the first commercial vessel targeted since Washington reimposed its naval blockade against Iran as part of its escalating campaign over the Strait of Hormuz.US Central Command (Centcom) said … Read more
Sam Neill’s ex Laura Tingle says the Jurassic Park star was ‘pretty sick’ before his death despite being cancer-free: ‘His poor body got exhausted’ Veteran actor Sam Neill’s former partner, Australian political journalist Laura Tingle, has opened up about his final days, revealing that the actor had become “pretty sick” in the weeks before his … Read more
Supreme Court on CBSE (File photo) NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday asked CBSE to detail the steps it has taken so far to curb alleged irregularities relating to digital evaluation (onscreen marking, or OSM) system even as solicitor general Tushar Mehta informed the court that a one-member commission has been appointed to inquire into … Read more
Swimmer Dhakshan Shashikuamr (PTI Photo) Event: Men’s 400m FreestylePersonal Best: 3:57.77 (junior national record)CWG Record: The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will mark Dhakshan Shashikumar’s debut at the event.Major Achievements:51st Junior National Aquatic Championships 2025: Set a new junior national record in the men’s 400m freestyle, clocking 3:57.77Asian Youth Games 2025: Finished 7th in the … Read more
Lionel Messi breaks silence on life with wife Antonela Roccuzzo ahead of England clash.(Image via Gety Images) Lionel Messi, the football legend, is gearing to face England today as billions acros the world are hoping for Argentina to win the World Cup for the second time in a row. As the world gears up to … Read more
“Is it the money?”: Harry Kane admits he’d be suspicious of meeting women now ahead of England’s Argentina clash(Image via Getty Images) The Bayern Munich striker and the captain of the English team Harry Kane has been a force to be reckoned with on the field as he netted 6 goals across 6 matches in … Read more