India
EPS-95 pension hike: Will Centre raise minimum pension from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500?
EPS-95 pensioners’ demand for a hike in the minimum pension from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500 per month remains unresolved. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment acknowledged that, though several stakeholders have sought a pension hike, no decision has been made on the matter yet.
2 min read12:22 PM ISTIndia summons Russian Chargé d'Affaires over attack on vessel off the Ukraine coast that killed four Indians
India on Tuesday summoned the Russian Chargé d'Affaires after an attack on a vessel off the Ukraine coast days earlier led to the deaths of four Indian seafarers.
3 min read10:26 AM ISTGold, silver prices today, 21 July: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
Gold and silver prices today, 21 July: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.
3 min read09:33 AM ISTIndia joins WTO fisheries subsidies pact, backs sustainable fishing
India has formally accepted the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming the 123rd member to join the pact aimed at curbing harmful fishing subsidies and promoting sustainable marine resources.
2 min read09:33 AM IST8th Pay Commission: Gazette mandate on NPS and UPS differs sharply from employees' demand for OPS restoration
The 8th Pay Commission is reviewing NPS and UPS benefits under its mandate, while employee unions continue to demand the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme. Here is how the Gazette notification differs from employees' key pension demands.
2 min read07:34 AM ISTMint Quick Edit | Monsoon session of Parliament: let’s have more light than heat please
Noise levels are expected to be high, going by Monday’s proceedings, today’s hot-button issues and the Centre’s legislative agenda. Calm debates across the aisle, however, would serve the country’s interests better.
1 min read07:00 AM ISTSafety vs biz concerns split India's pilots as Gulf tensions rage again
Renewed tensions in West Asia have ignited a debate over the safety of civilian flights to the region. A section of Indian pilots has sought a suspension of flights, but the country's largest pilots' body argues airlines should continue flying as long as foreign carriers do.
5 min read05:53 AM ISTVijay Singh’s future on board of Sir Ratan Tata Trust in doubt as term nears end
A Maharashtra charity commissioner order currently prevents SRTT from holding board meetings or taking decisions affecting its composition, meaning a resolution forVijay Singh’s reappointment cannot be placed before the members
5 min read05:41 AM ISTHow to lock and unlock your fingerprints and iris using new Aadhaar App
The Aadhaar biometric lock/unlock feature has gained significant adoption, with residents using it more than 1.91 crore times, according to MeitY. This security feature allows Aadhaar holders to prevent unauthorized biometric authentication using their fingerprints, iris and face data.
2 min read20 Jul 2026Hotels can't add a service charge to your bill without informing you: CCPA acts against 41 restaurants
CCPA has initiated action against 41 restaurants for automatically adding service charges to customers' bills, calling it an unfair trade practice. The move reinforces that service charges are voluntary, and restaurants must not levy them by default or without clearly informing consumers.
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