Big relief for EPFO members! Subscribers can now withdraw PF via UPI; rollout expected by April

Representative image (AI-generated) Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers will soon be able to withdraw their provident fund savings directly into their bank accounts using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The system is expected to be operational by April 2026. The move is aimed at simplifying access to funds and reducing delays in withdrawals for…

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Sergio Gor in India: US ambassador to India meets RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra; talks focus on technology

Sergio Gor with RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra (Image/X) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Saturday met Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. The talks focused on expanding collaboration, particularly in the technology sector.The meeting with the RBI Governor comes as part of Gor’s broader engagement with key Indian…

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‘India makes more coaches than US, Europe’: PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat sleeper; calls it self-reliance push

PM Modi flagged-off Vande Bharat sleeper train (PTI image) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is now manufacturing more railway coaches than the United States and Europe, highlighting the country’s growing self-reliance. He made the remarks while flagging off India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda in West Bengal.Addressing a public gathering…

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US tariffs hit exports: Gems and jewellery shipments fall 4.98% in December; silver surges 248%

India’s overall gems and jewellery exports witnessed a 4.98 per cent year-on decline to $1,883.85 million (Rs 16,978.44 crore) in December 2025, as geopolitical uncertainties hit key markets, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said on Friday.The total gem and jewellery exports stood at $1,982.62 million (Rs 16,843.87 crore) in December 2024, GJEPC…

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India’s new labour codes: Govt eyes April 1 rollout to align with financial year; PF, gratuity cost impact in focus

Representative image (AI-generated) The ministry of labour and employment is considering making the four Labour Codes effective from April 1 to align their rollout with companies’ financial year. The move is aimed at easing the impact of higher provident fund and gratuity costs arising from changes in salary structures under the new framework.According to officials…

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Canada announces USD 7 billion trade deal with China

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a new trade agreement with China.Carney said that the deal would open markets for Canadian businesses and workers.In a post on social media platform X, Carney said, “We’ve secured a new trade agreement with China — unlocking more than $7 billion in export markets for Canadian workers and…

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Four new Amrit Bharat Express! PM Modi to flag off trains – check routes, stoppages & schedule

For now the Amrit Bharat Express trains have only non-air-conditioned coaches, combining general seating with second-class sleeper accommodation Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off four new Amrit Bharat Express trains on Saturday with an aim to enhance train travel experience and connectivity for the common man. The Amrit Bharat Express trains are modern trains…

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