Provident Fund withdrawal from ATMs soon? The Labour Ministry is upgrading its IT infrastructure, aiming to enable provident fund withdrawals directly from ATMs by 2025. This initiative will simplify access for over 70 million active EPFO contributors.
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Several high-profile players, including Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma, are underperforming in the IPL 2025 season. Despite their hefty price tags and previous successes, they have struggled to make significant contributions in their respective matches, raising concerns for their franchises. ​This season's IPL is no exception, with a few big names making it to that unwanted list.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh's resignation, following his meeting with home minister Amit Shah, raises hopes for softened Kuki stance in peace talks. Singh's exit comes amid dwindling MLA support and public demand for decisive leadership to resolve the longstanding ethnic conflict in the state.
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Murree Brewery, one of Asia's oldest distilleries, transitioned to Pakistani ownership in 1947, now led by Isphanyar Bhandara. Despite strict regulations in Pakistan, the business thrives by focusing on quality products. Bhandara calls for increased Indo-Pak trade, emphasizing its potential benefits for lower economic classes, despite political tensions.
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Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened lacklustre in trade on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex was near 74,500, Nifty50 was above 22,550.