Month: September 2024

EPFO Reports Highest Ever Monthly Payroll Additions In July 2024

September 23, 2024 admin

The EPFO data indicates that of the new additions, 10.52 lakh are first-time employees New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reported its highest-ever monthly payroll addition in July 2024, with 19.94 lakh members joining the ranks. This highlights a shift in India’s employment landscape, reflecting the effectiveness of the Modi Government’s transformative…

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SpiceJet Gets Notice From Law Tribunal Over Insolvency Plea From Operational Creditor

September 23, 2024 admin

SpiceJet is already facing several insolvency petitions from creditors. New Delhi: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday issued notice to debt-ridden air carrier SpiceJet over the plea filed by one of its operational creditors. A two-member NCLT bench, comprising Mahendra Khandelwal and Sanjeev Tanjan, has directed Spicejet to file a reply and list…

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Scientists, civil society members write open letter to Bharat Biotech and ICMR over prosecution of researchers

September 23, 2024 admin

The Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin, developed by Bharat Biotech. File photograph An open letter written to vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech International Ltd and to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has called Bharat Biotech’s defamation suit filed against the authors of a research paper that studied the long-term effects of Covaxin, “short-sighted and punitive.” The…

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Bereaved and destitute: Gazans a year after October 7

September 23, 2024 admin

In a year of war between Israel and Hamas, the people of Gaza have lost nearly everything: their loved ones, their homes, their careers and their dreams. AFP spoke to a student, a paramedic and a former civil servant in Gaza, to hear how the conflict has destroyed their lives. The student stopped in his…

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South African Rassie Van Der Dussen Opens Up On Scoring Consecutive 50 vs Bulawayo Brave Jaguars And JoBurg Bangla Tigers

September 23, 2024 admin

NY Lagos Strikers has created waves with two consecutive wins to kick start their Zim Afro T10 tournament campaign. With their able display against Bulawayo Brave Jaguars and Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers, the NYS Lagos showed great character and enthusiasm. Rassie van der Dussen delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a solid half-century against the…

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Xiaomi Seeks Recall Of Controversial Antitrust Report On Flipkart From India

September 23, 2024 admin

New Delhi: China’s Xiaomi has asked India’s antitrust body to recall its report that found the company and Walmart’s Flipkart breached competition laws, arguing it contains commercial secrets, two people familiar with the matter said. Any recall of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) report could delay its antitrust investigation, which began in 2021. In…

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Family of murdered Sri Lanka editor seek justice from new President

September 23, 2024 admin

Journalists and well-wishers light candles on the grave of slain journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge on his 12th death anniversary, in Colombo on January 8, 2021. | Photo Credit: AFP The family of murdered Sri Lanka journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge appealed on Monday (September 23, 2024) to the island’s new President to reopen an investigation into the internationally-condemned…

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Ecuador cuts power in half of its provinces amid historic drought

September 23, 2024 admin

Ecuador’s government has announced the suspension of electricity service for nine hours on Sunday (September 22, 2024) in 12 of the Andean nation’s 24 provinces and placed 19 areas on red alert due to a drought that has reduced the water levels of hydroelectric plants. The blackout in the provinces will be from 8:00 a.m….

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“What Are You Teaching To Kids?” Ex-Pakistan Star Lashes Out At PCB After India Beat Bangladesh

September 23, 2024 admin

File photo of Indian cricket team.© BCCI Bangladesh’s fairytale ended on Sunday as the side suffered a heavy defeat against India in the first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side that registered a 2-0 clean sweep over Pakistan in its previous Test series was handed a 280-run…

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7 Key Financial Rules Coming Into Effect From October 1

September 23, 2024 admin

These changes will be effective from October 1, 2024 Starting October 1, several important changes in personal finance will take effect. From small savings schemes to updates regarding Aadhaar cards, staying informed about these changes is essential for effective budget management. Take note of these 7 changes in October 2024, including the Aadhaar update and…

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