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WhatsApp issues username FAQs amid govt scrutiny-Can someone find you with it? Could you be impersonated? Check details

New Delhi, July 2 -- WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by US tech giant Meta Platforms, has released a detailed set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for users on its controversial username feature... Read More


I asked ChatGPT how rich Indians must become for the country to be 'developed'; an expert adds what AI missed

New Delhi, July 2 -- I asked ChatGPT how rich Indians must become for the country to be considered a "developed" nation by international standards. The artificial intelligence chatbot felt that there ... Read More


New EPF Scheme 2026 comes into effect: Here's what changes and what remains the same for EPFO subscribers, explained

New Delhi, July 2 -- The new Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026 has come into effect this week and introduced a slew of changes for EPF subscribers including updated rules for partial withdra... Read More


8th pay commission: Here's how much minimum estimate of 1.83 fitment factor can hike salaries for employees

New Delhi, July 2 -- The 8th pay commission is undertaking meetings and discussions with unions and representative groups ahead of making its recommendations that will revise pay, fitment factor, dear... Read More


EPFO: Complete guide to EPF withdrawal - Eligibility, rules, limits, forms, conditions for partial claims, FAQs answered

New Delhi, June 29 -- A stable and secure instrument for retirement savings, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) allows EPF account subscribers to withdraw full or partial funds under sp... Read More


8th pay commission: Check how much salary could increase with conservative 2.1 and optimistic 3.83 fitment factor

New Delhi, June 29 -- The 8th pay commission has set meetings next month with employee representative groups, unions and stakeholders to gather data before making its recommendations on allowances and... Read More


Dearness Allowance: What is DA merger and why the issue is in focus now, explained

New Delhi, June 29 -- Dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) are components of basic salary tied to cost of living. It impacts the monthly pay of central government employees, public sector ... Read More


EPFO update: Want to check status, passbook? Official portal, Umang app to be available this week - Check dates, details

EPFO update, June 28 -- The official portal of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation and its mobile application Umang, are both unavailable for use by EPF members due to a scheduled system upgrad... Read More


8th pay commission: Discussions with employee groups, stakeholders ongoing - Check meeting dates in July 2026 here

8th pay commission, June 28 -- The 8th pay commission is conducting multiple state visits and meetings with employee representative groups, unions and stakeholders to gather views ahead of its own rec... Read More


Power of compounding: Become crorepati with Rs.12,500/month PPF contribution-Here's how you can build Rs.6.75 crore corpus

New Delhi, June 28 -- When planning your investments, it is important form a plan based on your current finances, risk tolerance, and future goals. Smart financial planning is guided by the desire to ... Read More