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EPF Rules 2026: 3-category withdrawal system and new voluntary top-up limits explained

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- On 29 June 2026, the government announced a major labour reform. The Ministry of Labour and Employment announced the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, which replaces the ea... Read More


Electrician dies from electrocution in Dhaka

, Aug. 8 -- year-old electrician died after being electrocuted while working at a building in the capital's Gandaria area on Friday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Sabbir, son of Khokon Mia... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: Inside fragile chain holding Kano, Gombe's immunisation systems together

Nigeria, Aug. 8 -- Under the harsh April sun, the heat was oppressive in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. But 56-year-old Uma Usman kept walking from one compound to another, calling out fam... Read More


Bhubaneswar land fraud: Commissionerate Police arrests 'habitual offender' for cheating woman of Rs 55 lakh

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 8 -- The Commissionerate Police arrested an alleged fraudster accused of cheating a woman of Rs 55 lakh on the promise of providing her land in Bhubaneswar. The accused has been ide... Read More


HC notice to HYDRAA chief, others over Salkam Cheruvu encroachment

Hyderabad, Aug. 8 -- The Telangana High Court on Friday, August 8, issued contempt notices to five senior IAS and IPS officers, including special chief secretary Jayesh Ranjan and HYDRAA commissioner ... Read More


ASK Property Fund invests in Bhoomika Group real estate projects

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Blackstone-backed ASK Property Fund has signed a platform arrangement to invest Rs.500 crore in Bhoomika Group real estate projects across lucrative micro markets in NCR. As part... Read More


Kin of workers' families denied insurance benefits, Mohali industry claims

Mohali, Aug. 8 -- The Mohali Industries Association has leveled serious allegations against the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), regional office, Chandigarh, accusing it of systematicall... Read More


Chandigarh: Power firm launches WhatsApp helpline for safety hazards

Chandigarh, Aug. 8 -- Residents can now report electrical safety hazards across the city through WhatsApp, with Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) launching a dedicated helpline to enable qu... Read More


Mohali: Peer Muchalla residents flag trash dumps, demand civic solutions

Mohali, Aug. 8 -- Residents of Peer Muchalla have raised concerns over deteriorating civic conditions, alleging that while the long-pending sewage overflow issue has been partially addressed, illegal ... Read More


rRs.r3 lakh relief to New Chandigarh flat buyer over delayed possession

Mohali, Aug. 8 -- The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Mohali, has directed Address Infrastructure Private Limited to hand over a flat in its New Chandigarh housing project to a homebu... Read More