NEW DELHI: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is readying the framework to provide social security to millions employed in the unorganised sector and exempted establishments, gig workers and people who are self-employed – presently not part of its network – allowing them to deduct a part of their income for a universal provident fund scheme.The accumulation…
MIAMI: The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others. The policy, known as “public charge,” appeared Thursday in the Federal Register and will be formally published on July 20.The policy was implemented in Feb 2020…
The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the MSME Development Act to improve liquidity, strengthen the Udyam portal, decriminalise minor offences, and speed up payment resolution for small businesses. (Representative image) NEW DELHI: The Centre is planning to use new tools to enhance liquidity for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and will move amendments…
Brick Group of Institutes to host eighth edition of ‘Brick 12 on 12’ design showcase in Pune PUNE: Satish Misal Educational Foundation’s (SMEF) Brick Group of Institutes will host the eighth edition of its flagship annual event, ‘Brick 12 on 12’, on July 17 and 18 at the SARTHI Auditorium, Shivajinagar, bringing together students, alumni,…
Sameera Reddy revealed she was made two to three shades lighter and wore padded bras, bum pads and coloured lenses during her debut film ‘Maine Dil Tujhko Diya’. She struggled with body image and skin colour insecurities until her 40s, recalling body-shaming by crew members. Reddy is married to Akshai Varde, with two children. Sameera…
Your personal energy is highlighted on July 17, 2026, as the Moon transits the Leo sign in Magha Nakshatra. This transit can increase confidence, pride, visibility and inner authority. You may feel seen, but you may also feel unsafe when people don’t respond the way you want them to. What to Do Today Use this…
NEW DELHI: WHO has issued new global guidelines saying up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, physical inactivity and, for the first time, air pollution, while advising against the routine use of vitamin and omega-3 supplements for dementia prevention in…
US President Donald Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, is under investigation by federal regulators over alleged insider trading on prediction market platform Kalshi, while the White House has placed him on unpaid leave, according to Reuters.The investigation centres on trades allegedly placed on Kalshi’s “mention markets,” where users bet on whether specific words or…
NEW DELHI: Rising fuel prices and increased consumer interest in electric mobility have prompted JSW MG Motor India to double down on its new-energy vehicle strategy. Managing director Anurag Mehrotra said passenger vehicle EV penetration, which had slipped below 4% at the start of 2026, crossed 8% in June as higher fuel costs and growing…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah and teammates celebrate (ANI Photo) England opener Ben Duckett entered the record books for an unwanted reason after becoming the first England batter ever to be dismissed off the very first ball of an innings against India in One-Day Internationals. Jasprit Bumrah needed just one delivery to provide India with the ideal…