The proposed EPF wage ceiling hike from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 could increase mandatory provident fund contributions and pension coverage for many employees.  EPF Wage Ceiling May Rise To Rs 25,000: PF And Pension Impact The government is reportedly considering raising the Employees’ Provident Fund wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month, a move that could bring millions of additional workers under mandatory provident fun

Parliament’s Monsoon Session entered its third week with key legislation listed for discussion and Opposition protests disrupting proceedings. A parliamentary panel will question Meta, Google, X, Snapchat and other platforms amid scrutiny over digital regulation and the removal of PM Modi’s post.

Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi and Amit Shah of attempting to silence Gen Z amid protests over examination paper leaks. Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi And Shah Over Student Protests Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday over the government’s handling of youth-led protests connected to examination paper leaks. In a post on X

Indian national Mitul Patel was fined $1,000 and ordered removed from the United States after admitting that a staged Worcester robbery was used to support a fraudulent U visa application. The case is part of a wider federal investigation in Massachusetts. Indian man sentenced in Massachusetts Mitul Patel, 40, an Indian national who had been living unlawfully in Worcester, Massachusetts, was se

An Abu Dhabi court dismissed a Dh100,000 Golden Visa compensation claim after an employee failed to prove that his employer promised a replacement contract. The court also found insufficient evidence tying the company to lost ILOE benefits or a Saudi job opportunity. An Abu Dhabi court has dismissed an employee’s Dh100,000 compensation claim against his employer, finding that he did not prove a promised replacement contr

The Lok Sabha passed the anti-paper leak amendment bill by voice vote amid uproar over Rahul Gandhi’s allegations concerning police action against students. Lok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, by voice vote amid Opposition sloganeering and repeated disruptions. The legislation, introduced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Jul

India’s border villages are gaining attention as destinations where young travellers can experience mountain landscapes, indigenous cultures and remote community life. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has encouraged greater engagement with frontier settlements through the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme, highlighting tourism as a source of local employment and development. 1. Mana,

Monday, July 27, 2026, Parliament will take up Bills concerning examination paper leaks, Supreme Court judges and protection of national symbols during Monday’s proceedings.   Monsoon Session Brings Anti-Paper Leak Bill to Lok Sabha The Union government is prepa

  Indian parents can pay U.S. college fees from India through authorized banks under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Families should understand the $250,000 annual limit, current TCS rules, education-loan exemption, university instructions and currency costs. Parents living in India can send money for a child’s U.S. tuition, housing and other education expenses through authorized foreign-exchange chann

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 began in New Delhi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged lawmakers to hold constructive, fact-based debates and ensure productive proceedings. The Opposition is preparing to raise the NEET-UG paper leak, Sonam Wangchuk’s protest, Ayodhya donation concerns, ethanol policy and other major national issues.  

BTS delivered one of the biggest entertainment moments of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final by performing their global hit "Dynamite" during the tournament's first-ever halftime show. The performance quickly became a worldwide talking point as fans celebrated the group's appearance on football's biggest stage. BTS FIFA World Cup Halftime Show creates history

The Centre has listed five new bills and two previously introduced measures for the Monsoon Session 2026 beginning Monday, July 20. However, the Delimitation Bill and Public Office Disqualification Bill are absent, fuelling speculation over whether they could be introduced later. Monsoon Session Bills Leave Delimitation Question Open The Union government has outlined its legislative agenda for the Monsoon Session 2026, listing five new bil

Oakland street vendors sue the city over enforcement operations they say destroyed equipment, seized property and violated California law. The lawsuit also seeks public records as officials defend safety regulations and expand permit assistance. Oakland street vendors have filed a lawsuit accusing city officials of unlawfully destroying vending equipment, confiscating property and withholding records related to enforcement

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s decision to present engraved revolvers and live ammunition to visiting leaders at the 2026 NATO summit in Ankara has created an unusual diplomatic and legal issue. Several recipients now face strict national rules governing the import, storage and deactivation of firearms. Erdoğan NATO pistol gifts surprise summit leaders The personalized weapons were distributed to visiting lea

Trump’s Air Force One switch after the NATO summit in Turkey put new focus on the Qatar-gifted jet, presidential aircraft security, Iran-related threats and the stop at RAF Mildenhall, where he later boarded the newer plane for Washington after meeting U.S. service members. President Donald Trump’s Air Force One switch after the NATO summit in Turkey has drawn new attention to presidential aircraft security a

The Karnataka Congress has stepped up its attack on the BJP leadership over the controversy surrounding alleged theft and financial irregularities linked to donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. At its general body meeting, the state Congress adopted a resolution demanding the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, accusing them of bearing moral responsibility for t

US President Donald Trump has said the Iran ceasefire is no longer in place, sharply raising tensions between Washington and Tehran after fresh violence around the Strait of Hormuz. His comments came during the NATO summit in Turkey, where the Middle East crisis became one of the main security issues facing global leaders. The latest escalation followed attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but highly important se

India Japan expand strategic partnership framework India and Japan have announced a 16-point roadmap aimed at significantly expanding their Special Strategic and Global Partnership, marking a shift toward deeper cooperation in economic security, advanced technology and energy resilience. The initiative was unveiled following the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit held in

Iran challenges US CENTCOM role in West Asia security framework Iran has criticised the role of the United States Central Command in West Asia after a regional security conference in Bahrain brought together senior military officials from 12 countries to discuss air defence cooperation and maritime security. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said peace in the region