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Govt raises EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 per month from Rs 15,000

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to raise the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to Rs 25,000 per month from Rs 15,000.

Bus services disrupted across Delhi as DTC drivers strike for second day

Private drivers contracted by DTC continued their strike for a second day on Wednesday, disrupting bus services across Delhi as they demanded higher wages, medical cover, and social security

Delhi HC asks govt about policy to regulate addictive social media designs

On being asked by the court whether the Centre was contemplating framing a policy on the issue, additional solicitor general Chetan Sharma said he does not have specific instructions on this

Security tightened across Delhi University ahead of student union polls

The final day of campaigning is scheduled for Wednesday, while polling will be held on Friday and the results will be declared on Saturday

MPs raise concern over 0.4% UPI fee on payments at Parliament panel meet

Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance Bhartruhari Mahtab said that some MPs raised the issue at the meeting and said that it may be taken up at the next meeting of the panel

BJP's month-long Seva campaign to mark Modi's birthday, 25 years in office

From blood donation camps and bike rallies to school competitions and public outreach, the BJP has planned a series of programmes from September 17 to October 17

Labour ministry plans higher medical reimbursement under welfare scheme

The proposed revamp would raise reimbursement limits for heart and kidney treatment, add dialysis coverage and introduce QR-enabled health cards and digital medical records

PM Modi to inaugurate Semicon India 2026 at Delhi's Yashobhoomi tomorrow

The conference will cover the semiconductor value chain, from materials and manufacturing equipment to chip design, fabrication, advanced packaging, and electronics systems.

SC refuses panel reconstitution to probe police excesses during CJP protest

The CJP-led march to Parliament saw clashes between protesters and security personnel, who used lathis and teargas shells to disperse crowds

Over 61,600 Lord Ganesh idols immersed in Mumbai after one-and-half days

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials said that a total of 61,640 idols were immersed till 6 am on Wednesday

Uttarakhand, Haryana, four other states sign Kishau Dam pact: Key details

Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi signed the Kishau Dam pact for a 232.6-metre dam on the Tons River along the Uttarakhand-Himachal Pradesh border

Low-pressure system to bring extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat: IMD

A low-pressure system over southwest Rajasthan and adjoining areas is likely to bring extremely heavy rain to Saurashtra-Kutch, while monsoon withdrawal may begin around September 19

Maharashtra FDA suspends Cafe Mondegar licence over food safety violations

The FDA inspected Cafe Mondegar at Metro House in Colaba on September 12 and found serious deficiencies in safety and hygiene

No physical sports in Delhi-NCR in Nov-Dec? Here's what CAQM said

The CAQM has advised schools in Delhi NCR not to schedule physical sports activities or competitions in November and December, citing air quality trends during the period

Six states sign agreement for long-pending Kishau multipurpose project

Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Haryana signed the MoA for the Kishau project, with 90% of its water component cost to be funded by the Centre

India, others face 100% tariffs as US House advances Russia sanctions Bill

The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 cleared a procedural hurdle in the House of Representatives after 2 Democrats broke ranks with party and voted in favour with Republicans

India's unemployment rate fell to 5% in August on rural revival

Rural unemployment fell to an eight-month low of 4.1 per cent, while the labour force participation rate rose to a six-month high of 55.6 per cent in August.

12 yrs of sacrifices & locked login: Wife's LinkedIn post on Oracle layoffs

He worked through Holi and Diwali, birthdays and anniversaries, stayed on call during vacations and even logged in from a hospital while his wife underwent surgery.

Houthi strikes on Saudi threaten Bab-el-Mandeb navigation, security: India

The Iran-backed Houthi militant group had attacked Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, which is considered very crucial for the supply of crude oil.

Datanomics: India top waste generator, makes progress in recycling

According to global metrics, India's per capita waste generation was the highest among the top 10 economies in the world in 2024