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Gig firms need to contribute 5% of workers' wages for social security by June 30, draft rules say

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Firms in India's gig economy, known as aggregators and platforms, will have to contribute up to 5% of the wages payable to workers as contribution towards a National Social Securi... Read More


Pragati platform expedited infrastructure projects worth rRs.r85 lakh crore: Cabinet secretary

New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- The Union government's Pragati platform, a digital governance system headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has quickened the pace of execution of critical infrastructure project... Read More


Suvidha providers to help resolve PF-related issues, says Mandaviya

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will soon appoint "Suvidha providers" to act as a guide to subscribers and help them access benefits, such as cash withdrawals, ... Read More


Govt introduces new standard for bomb disposal systems

New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- India has formulated its own standard for bomb disposal systems, aimed at helping security forces respond to emerging security threats and operational challenges, a top official ... Read More


RS passes bill for 100% FDI in insurance

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance in a move aimed at boosting capital inflows and expanding one of the world's... Read More


States imposed rRs.r129 crore penalty on contractors under Jal Jeevan Mission: Centre

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- States have begun cracking down on corruption and poor workmanship in setting up drinking water facilities under the flagship Jal Jeevan Mission, imposing penalties worth over Rs... Read More


Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release next tranche of PM Kisan

New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the next tranche of PM Kisan, a cash-transfer programme for farmers, on November 19 in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore, handing out nearly Rs.18... Read More


Centre asks states to form policies to end forced labour

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- The Union labour ministry has asked states to frame individual policies to utilise a federal scheme to rehabilitate forced workers and prevent trafficking, according to a letter ... Read More


Centre unveils draft national jobs policy

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- The Union labour ministry on Wednesday released a draft national labour and employment policy that stresses green and technology-driven career opportunities to ramp up earnings am... Read More