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EPFO wage limit increased from 15,000 to 25,000 rupees
The Indian Union Cabinet has increased the mandatory wage ceiling for Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) coverage from 15,000 to 25,000 rupees per month.
Union Cabinet Approves Andhra Pradesh Rail Project Costing Nine Thousand Crore
The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of third and fourth railway lines between Rajahmundry and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh at a cost of 9,889 crore rupees.
Union Cabinet approves railway projects in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
The Union Cabinet has approved two multi-tracking railway projects in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh costing ’24,815 crore.
Cabinet approves raising EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000
The Union Cabinet has approved raising the EPFO monthly wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 to expand social security coverage.
Mandatory EPF coverage extended up to 25,000 salary
The Indian Union Cabinet has increased the mandatory wage limit for Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000.
West Asia conflict creates uncertainty for India crude oil supply
Renewed US military strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation have revived concerns over crude oil supply disruptions from West Asia, increasing price volatility and impacting India's energy security due to its high import dependency.
Meta to explain video removal glitch to government within ten days
MeitY Secretary S Krishnan announced that Meta will appear before the government within 7-10 days to explain policy and technical issues following a glitch that removed a video by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Parliament sessions adjourned following opposition disruptions over pending legislation
India's Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned on July 27 due to opposition disruptions, preventing the consideration of the anti-paper leak bill and other legislation.
Bombay High Court permits Nitin Gadkari to file defamation suit against deepfakes
Bombay High Court permits Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to file a civil suit against alleged deepfake and defamatory content related to the E20 ethanol programme.
Trinamool MP criticizes central government over NEET exam irregularities in Rajya Sabha
Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose criticized the Indian government over NEET exam cancellations and student suicides during a Rajya Sabha debate.
BJP urges West Bengal government to apply for central chemical park grant
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya has asked Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to apply for a ₹1,500 crore central grant under the Centre's newly launched BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme to establish a chemical park in the state.
Centre considers easing cross-ownership rules for airlines and airports
The Centre is considering removing restrictions on cross-ownership between airport operators and airlines, which could allow airport companies to own airlines and airline groups to acquire stakes in airports.