The commission held that the EPFO was required to process and settle the claim within the prescribed period. (Image for representative purpose only) Your provident fund savings are your retirement corpus. In one case of what the consumer court saw as a delay in disbursal of claim amount, retiree has been awarded a 6% interest…
KL Rahul is perhaps one of the most dependable and stylish cricketers of the Indian team. The sportsman has worked hard to reach where he is today and earned a reputation as one of India’s most technically gifted cricketers across formats. He is also the first Indian to score an ODI century on debut which…
German Ambassador Jasper Wieck (Instagram) For newly appointed German Ambassador, Dr Jasper Wieck, India is more than just a new posting. He is emotionally attached to the country and calls himself an “old friend of India”. It is a place tied to memories that began nearly 35 years ago, when he first travelled to the…
China’s share in India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals remained largely negligible in 2025-26, with the government approving just one proposal worth Rs 1 crore during the year. In comparison, 13 proposals from Hong Kong, together worth Rs 610.42 crore, received approval, according to official data. These approvals fall under India’s investment screening rules for…
All you need to know about Homer’s classic poem that inspired ‘The Odyssey’ Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is right around the corner from its release date. While fans have been awaiting the film for quite some time, many are not aware of the deep history the plot line is rooted in. Here is a look…
Hardik Pandya, right, celebrates with teammate Ishan Kishan the wicket of Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, center, during the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo) Pakistan men’s team head coach Mike Hesson has questioned the way his side is judged mainly on its results against…
Masked protesters disrupt traffic at Britain’s busiest ferry port in Dover, UK Hundreds of masked men blocked roads leading to the Port of Dover on Saturday, chanting “stop the boats” and bringing traffic to a standstill for hours in an anti-immigration protest.According to the BBC, Dover District Council leader Kevin Mills criticised the police response,…
Sanjay Manjrekar (left), Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando and Yashasvi Jaiswal on day one of the second test match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo. (PTI) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal received a…
पीएम मोदी ने टेक्नोलॉजी विशेषज्ञ नंदन नीलेकणी की अध्यक्षता में एक टास्क फोर्स का गठन करने का फैसला लिया गया है। NEW DELHI: Infosys co-founder and chairman Nandan Nilekani on Thursday said that India may emerge as a principal beneficiary of productivity gains and inclusion from AI in the next decade, despite low visibility in…
England’s Joe Root (AP Photo) Joe Root will return to the England captaincy for the first time since Ben Stokes’ retirement when the hosts begin their three-Test series against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday.The first Test carries added significance for Root, who will lead England at his home ground in Leeds with the opportunity to…
There’s a pleasant social glow around you today, Libra. Venus sweetens your speech, the Moon supports family interaction, and people seem more ready than usual to agree with you or appreciate your presence.A family celebration or social gathering may take shape. Perhaps it’s the meal, puja, a small gathering or even a visit that is…
Festive shopping to get costlier The festive cheer may come with a slightly heavier price tag this year.As shopping lists grow ahead of the peak season, air-conditioners, LED TVs, washing machines and other consumer appliances are set for another round of price hikes.Leading manufacturers are raising prices by 5-8% from October 1, citing higher costs…
