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EPFO extends pension application deadline to January 31, 2025

According to the Ministry of Labour & Employment, this extension follows multiple requests from employers and their associations for more time to complete the required submissions.

17.8 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in October

As many as 17.80 lakh new employees have been added under the ESI Scheme in October, the provisional payroll data made available by the labour and employment minister showed Wednesday.

Direct tax collections rise 20.3% by far in 2024-25

The gross direct tax collections by the government so far in 2024-15 were 20.32 per cent higher on a yearly basis at Rs 19.21 lakh crore, data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) showed on Wednesday.

GST COUNCIL TO DISCUSS INSURANCE RATE RATIONALIZATION.

Group of Ministers on insurance, chaired by Bihar Minister Samrat Chaudhary, has submitted the report to the GST Council.

IDFC FIRST and hurun reveal top 200 selfmade Entrepreneurs of 2024

IDFC FIRST Private Banking and Hurun India launched the second edition of ‘IDFC FIRST Private & Hurun India’s Top 200 Self-made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2024’, a list of the 200 most valuable companies in India founded after the year 2000.

Jio Presents Hamleys wonderland' returns to Mumbai from Dec 19-30

Jio presents Hamleys Wonderland in association with Ajmera Realty, India's largest family festival, will be held at Jio World Garden in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex from 19th to 30th December 2024.

Darel struggles with poor infrastructure and facilities

The last village of Darel district in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan remains deprived of basic amenities, leaving its residents grappling with numerous challenges.

IBC data key for handling complex cases: RBI Dy Governor

M Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), highlighted the importance of institutionalising data under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to provide valuable insights and precedents for handling complex cases.

17.8 Lakh New Enrollments in ESI Scheme for October

In October 2024, 17.80 lakh new employees were enrolled under the ESI Scheme, highlighting growth and inclusivity in social security coverage.

MARUTI SUZUKI PARTNERS WITH BIHAR TO AUTOMATE DRIVING TEST TRACKS

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Transport Department, Government of Bihar, to automate five driving license test tracks in the State.

IC 814 Hijack: Inspiring matchbox to aim higher

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, a drama that unfolded across five airports, five countries, seven days, 188 souls, and a billion Indian hearts, has captured the love of audiences worldwide.

Laapataa Ladies' Oscars Snub: "disappointed"

Director Kiran Rao's film 'Laapataa Ladies', India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards, is no longer in the Oscars race.

Kwatra, Campbell to Meet Indian Astronauts at NASA

Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra and America's Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell were in Houston on Tuesday to meet Indian astronauts undergoing training at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

INDIAN NAVY CHIEF MEETS INDONESIAN ARMED FORCES COMMANDER TO BOOST NAVAL TIES

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi's visit to Indonesia focused on enhancing naval cooperation and strengthening India-Indonesia defense ties.

Kejriwal 'Shocked' by PM Modi's defense of Amit Shah

Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday expressed shock over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement defending Amit Shah's remark and accusing Congress of treating BR Ambedkar \"badly.\"

Indian Railways clears air on 'Misleading' free travel reports for Maha Kumbh mela

The Indian Railways has categorically denied all reports claiming that passengers will be allowed to travel for free during the Maha Kumbh Mela, calling all such reports as \"baseless and misleading\".

Tourism and hospitality sector set to create 61 lakh jobs by 2036-37: CII EY Report

The country's tourism and hospitality sector is projected to require an additional 61.31 lakh workers to cater to an increasing tourism activities by 2036-37, according to a joint report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and EY.

59% of Indian companies report financial fraud: PwC Survey

A staggering 59 per cent of Indian companies experienced financial or economic fraud in the past 24 months, according to PwC's 'Global Economic Crime Survey 2024 - India Outlook.

ED RESTORES RS 22,280 CR FROM ECO-OFFENDERS: SITHARAMAN

Nirmala Sitharaman announced the ED restored 22,280 crore from economic offenders, showcasing India's economic resilience.

GURDWARA HARYANA SIKH POLLS ON JANUARY 19

The Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee’s first general election is scheduled for January 19, 2025, with key dates for nominations and voting announced.

Devanshu Sharma wins bronze in SGFI U-19

Devanshu Sharma, a student of Guru Nanak Khalsa Senior Secondary School, Sector 30-B, Chandigarh, has made his mark in the SGFI Under-19 School Games-2024 held in Ludhiana by winning a bronze medal in the over 40 kg weight category.

Woman dies after falling from auto hit by car from behind

A woman travelling in an auto died after a car hit the auto from behind on the Derabassi railway overbridge on the Ambala Chandigarh highway.

Devanshu Sharma wins bronze in SGFI U-19

Devanshu Sharma, a student of Guru Nanak Khalsa Senior Secondary School, Sector 30-B, Chandigarh, has made his mark in the SGFI Under-19 School Games-2024 held in Ludhiana by winning a bronze medal in the over 40 kg weight category.

Electronics worth lakhs stolen from showroom

According to the showroom owner, he received an alert that the locks of his showroom had been broken. Upon arriving at the scene to investigate, he discovered that a significant amount of goods had been stolen. The items taken included seven air conditioners (ACs), fans, exhaust fans, and electric wires.

Ekta Vihar residents feel relieved as 'road blocking' transformer removed

The transformer had been installed as part of an upgrade by the electricity department, which had replaced the previous 100 kVA transformer with a larger 315 kVA one.

First National Cultural Pythian Games create a buzz in Panchkula

The First National Cultural Pythian Games, organized under the directions of global Pythian Games founder, Bijender Goyal, captivated Panchkula with its success.

KableOne unveils 'Gurmukh: The Eye Witness' trailer

Directed by renowned film director Pali Bhupinder Singh, 'Gurmukh: The Eye Witness' is the story of an ordinary man who unwittingly witnesses a heinous crime. Without caring about his life, he faces the circumstances and fights for justice by standing up against a challenging system

Supreme Court Deleted Adverse Remarks Made By High Court Against Advocate Without Opportunity Of Hearing: 'Nobody Can Be Condemned Unheard'

The Supreme Court in the case Dushyant Mainali Versus Diwan Singh Bora And Anr observed and has expunged the adverse remarks against an advocate recorded by the Uttarakhand High Court without providing opportunity of hearing.

Supreme Court Says Caste No Bar For Appointment Of Non-Hereditary Temple Trustee: 'Race, Religious, Caste And Language Human Constructs'

The Supreme Court in the case Vinod Kumar M.P. And Ors Versus The Malabar Devaswom Board And Ors observed and has reiterated the principle that the selection to positions of non-hereditary trustee of temples cannot be caste-based.

Madras High Court Designated 27 Lawyers As Senior Advocates

The Madras High Court has designated 27 lawyers as Senior Advocates out of the 48 lawyers who had applied for the position.