RETIRING MEMBERS
BJP’s Rajya Sabha tally dips after retirement of 4 members. Will this impact passage of key bills during Budget session?
Four BJP-affiliated nominated Rajya Sabha members retire, reducing party's strength in the Upper House. Vacancies in nominated category need to be filled to minimize NDA's reliance on external support. Elections for 11 vacant seats expected, with projections favoring NDA.
Thomas Mueller ends Germany career following Euro 2024
"After 131 national team games and 45 goals, I am saying goodbye," Mueller said in a video statement announcing his decision.
27 establishments surrender exemption under EPFO in last two years
In a statement issued on Sunday, EPFO said the increasingly enhanced focus by EPFO on its stakeholders, along with professionally managed funds generating steady returns for members, has promoted the trend of surrendering exemptions. With 27 establishments now joining EPFO, 30,000 more people will come into fold adding a corpus of Rs 1688.82 crore to the retirement fund body
These EPF members have started receiving interest payments for FY 2023-24; check EPFO’s statement, 4 ways to check EPF balance
EPF interest payment for FY2023-24: The Government of India has authorized and informed that interest rate for EPF members for the Financial Year 2023–2024 is 8.25% on May 31, 2024. The EPFO said that EPF members' interest rates are not disclosed quarterly.
Centre forms one-member committee to look into controversy involving IAS officer Puja Khedkar
The Central Government has formed a committee to investigate the candidature claims and actions of IAS officer Puja Khedkar. The controversy surrounding her includes the alleged misuse of power, luxury car privileges, and questions about her OBC category status. The committee, chaired by a senior officer, will submit its report in two weeks.
UP Governor Anandiben Patel forms a three-member commission to probe Hathras incident
Retired High Court Judge Brijesh Kumar Srivastava to lead the three-member judicial panel formed by the government to investigate the stampede incident that claimed more than 100 lives and left many gravely injured. The other members of the panel are retired IPS officers Hemant Rao and Bhavesh Kumar Singh.
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Hathras stampede: 3-member judicial panel formed to probe incident
The commission, tasked to complete the investigation within two months, will look into various aspects of the case including "whether this incident is an accident or a conspiracy" and the arrangements made by the district administration and police for crowd control. It will also recommend preventive steps.
Process to pick GSTAT judicial and tech members to start after Budget
Sanjay Malhotra's panel progresses GSTAT selection with an advanced appeals portal. Mishra heads GSTAT amid delays, critiqued by Mathews. GST Council sets time and monetary limits for cases, enhancing tribunal functionality.
Retirement income: Why we need both, an income stream and a corpus
A monthly allowance will keep it simple and straightforward. The children and parents can agree on the amount and the former can simply credit it like a monthly pension or income. The dependent parent, spouse, sibling or relative is spared the discomfort of asking and enjoys the discretion to spend and save.PSM ID:
EPFO gross new members addition dips 4% to 1.09 crore in 2023-24: MoSPI report
The gross addition of new members was affected due to the pandemic and declined from 1,10,40,683 in 2019-20 to 85,48,898 in 2020-21. It bounced back to 1,08,65,063 in 2021-22.
Harmanpreet named captain as Hockey India announces 16-member squad for Paris Olympics
Harmanpreet Singh was named captain and Hardik Singh his deputy as Hockey India announced a 16-member squad for next month's Paris Olympics. The squad features five debutants and a mix of seniors from the previous edition.
Former cricketer Yusuf Pathan sworn in as TMC MP in 18th Lok Sabha
Yusuf Pathan, a former cricketer, won the Lok Sabha seat in Baharampur, defeating Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury by 85,022 votes. He retired in 2021 after playing 57 ODIs and 22 T20Is, with TMC securing a stronghold in West Bengal.
Non-refundable Covid advance no longer available under EPFO
According to an EPFO circular dated June 12, since Covid is no longer a pandemic, the competent authority has decided to discontinue the said advance with immediate effect and this would be applicable to even exempted establishments.
Paddington in Peru: See the exciting trailer, release date, plot, cast and production team
Paddington returns to Peru with the Brown family to visit Aunt Lucy at the Home for Retired Bears. The adventure includes a mystery in the Amazon rainforest and new characters, including Olivia Colman's guitar-wielding nun.
Are the Suits cast planning a movie reunion, and will Meghan Markle return?
The enduring fan base that legacy shows garner worldwide is truly remarkable and one such example is Suits. Followers of the beloved legal drama are buzzing with excitement as the ninth and final season, previously exclusive to Peacock, becomes available on Netflix starting July 1st.
Dinesh Karthik retires from all forms of competitive cricket on his 39th birthday
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Saturday announced his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket after two decades of playing for the country. While his retirement was on cards after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's ouster from the IPL Eliminator, Karthik chose his 39th birthday to make his decision official.
It's not just Rafael Nadal: Retirement is in the tennis air as the French Open starts
As the French Open approaches, several notable tennis players, including Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Danielle Collins, and Alize Cornet, are contemplating retirement. Nadal and Murray have hinted at potential retirements soon, with Nadal likely ending his career this season and Murray possibly concluding his at Wimbledon. Collins and Cornet have made definitive statements, with Collins citing health reasons and Cornet planning to retire after the French Open.
NPS partial withdrawal rules 2024: 7 instances when you can apply for partial withdrawal from NPS corpus
NPS partial withdrawal rules: NPS is a market-linked defined contribution scheme that helps you save for retirement. The scheme is simple, voluntary, portable and flexible. An NPS member can withdraw partial withdrawals from their retirement funds to meet certain requirements without compromising their monthly stipend upon retirement.
In farewell speech, Calcutta HC judge Chitta Ranjan Dash says he's RSS member
Justice Dash said he treated everybody at par, be he a rich or poor person, be he a communist, or from the BJP, Congress or TMC (Trinamool Congress). "All are equal before me, I do not hold any bias for anyone or for any particular political philosophy or mechanism," he said, adding that he tried to dispense justice on the principles of empathy and that "law can be bent to do justice, but justice cannot be bent to suit the law".
EPFO created 11.4% more formal jobs in 2023-24 at 15.4 million, shows payroll data
The provisional payroll data, released by the ministry of labour and employment on Monday, shows 1.44 million net members were added to EPFO in March, 2024 vis-a-vis 1.54 million added in February out of which 0.74 million were new members.
"He messaged me, informing he's going to retire": Virat Kohli on 'dear friend' Sunil Chhetri's retirement
India's batting maestro Virat Kohli has announced that Sunil Chhetri has decided to retire from international football. Chhetri, who has redefined Indian football standards, has been an inspiration for his nation and the international circuit. Kohli revealed that Chhetri messaged him before announcing his decision to retire. The third-highest active international goal scorer will play his final international match against Kuwait on June 6.
Sunil Chhetri announces retirement: A timeline of his journey, achievments, awards and more
Sunil Chhetri, the legendary Indian football player, announced his retirement from international football after a remarkable career spanning over two decades. His final game for India will be on June 6th in Kolkata against Kuwait during the FIFA World Cup qualifier for 2026.
UN condoles death of ex-Indian Army officer in Gaza, believes vehicle struck by Israeli tank
The United Nations has expressed condolences and apologised to India over the killing of former Indian Army officer Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale in Gaza. The attack is believed to be shots from an Israeli tank. The UN has set up a fact-finding panel to investigate the incident, with Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq confirming Kale as the "first international casualty" in Gaza for the world body.
Do international employees still have to make EPF contributions after Karnataka High Court ruling?
Karnataka High Court's April 25, 2024 ruling deemed special provisions for International Workers under EPF Scheme unconstitutional, affecting EPF contributions, retirement age eligibility, and equality before law for these workers.
"Congress wants to politicise it..." says Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra over 'obscene video case'
The BJP leader's comments come amid increasing calls from BJP for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the case, raising concerns about the fairness of the ongoing Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe.
Pak Senate faces dysfunction as over half of members retire, elections set for April 2
More than half of the Pakistan Senate members retired, leaving the upper house of parliament in a challenging situation. The delay in conducting general elections by the Election Commission of Pakistan has created disarray. Senate elections to fill vacancies will take place on April 2.
SAT may have to hear afresh many important cases
The Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, disposed of a petition filed by SAT advocates and noted that the government is taking steps for fresh appointments. Lawyers believe that the continued pendency of appeals in SAT creates legal uncertainty and does not present a healthy image internationally.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar bids 68 members farewell, says all would be missed
Nine retiring members from Rajya Sabha, including Dharmendra Pradhan, Narayan Rane, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Mansukh Mandaviya, Bhupendra Yadav, Parshottam Rupala, Rajeev Chandrashekhar, V Muraleedharan, and L Murugan, were recognized for their distinguished service and leadership in steering their respective ministries towards progress.
MoS (MeitY) Rajeev among four RS members retiring: Will he contest Lok Sabha polls from Bengaluru?
Rajeev Chandrasekhar's Rajya Sabha tenure is ending and speculations suggest that he may contest from Bengaluru or Kerala. The Congress in Karnataka has improved its position compared to six years ago. The JDS and BJP are now working together on election strategies. The Congress may tap into fence-sitter votes from the BJP and woo JDS members. The other Karnataka members whose term is ending are L Hanumanthaiah, GC Chandrashekar, and Syed Naseer Hussain. The Congress is likely to retain Hussain and may replace Chandrashekar and Hanumanthaiah with fresh faces, possibly from the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community.
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