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How expanded EPF coverage will change economics of formal employment

India, Oct. 13 -- After nearly 12 years, India has raised the wage ceiling for mandatory Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) coverage from Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 a month. Millions of additional employees ... Read More


"Message is important enough to deserve a sustained effort": Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Rahul Gandhi's high tea meeting

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said the message behind the high tea meeting at the residence of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was important enough to warrant... Read More


England announce white-ball squads for Australia series, Bethell and Archer return

London, Oct. 13 -- England have announced their 16-member squads for the ODI and T20I series against Australia in November, with Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer returning to the ODI side, while youngst... Read More


Telangana HC lawyers protest against Rahul Gandhi following Supreme Court march; allege 'disparaging remarks' against judiciary

Hyderabad, Oct. 13 -- Telangana High Court advocates on Tuesday staged a protest against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he made disparaging remarks against the j... Read More


Trump says Houthis are 'behaving very badly', hints at asking Erdogan to help Saudi Arabia amid attacks

India, Oct. 13 -- US President Donald Trump said he may ask Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to help Saudi Arabia as Yemen's Houthi rebels step up attacks on the kingdom. Trump said on Tuesday, ... Read More


Planning to go garba dancing, pandal hopping during Navratri, Durga Puja? Critical care specialist explains how to protect yourself from dehydration

India, Oct. 13 -- The festivals of Navratri and Durga Puja are celebrated with fervour every year by Indians. From pandal hopping to going garba dancing and wearing colourful, traditional clothes, the... Read More


Meghalaya Cabinet passes resolution thanking PM Modi; highlights development gains in state

Shillong, Oct. 13 -- The Meghalaya Cabinet on Tuesday passed a resolution expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership and support towards the development of Meghalaya and t... Read More


'Not the official stance': Harvard Club of India clarifies after alumni statement on Delhi protest crackdown

India, Oct. 13 -- The Harvard Club of India, the official alumni group of the United States' prestigious Harvard University alumni in India, clarified on Monday that it did not endorse or issue any st... Read More


Zelenskyy says "Russia did not heed American President" after Moscow launches fresh strikes on critical infrastructure

Kyiv, Oct. 13 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday accused Russia of ignoring the call by the US President Donald Trump's call for an energy ceasefire, after Moscow launched heavy att... Read More


How Orans sustain women, livestock, and life in Rajasthan

India, Oct. 13 -- In the desert of Rajasthan, the day begins while it's still dark. Women wake up first, with empty cans in their hands, to milk their cows and goats. The animals feed on the Orans, sa... Read More