NEW DELHI: The increase in minimum wages in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Haryana may result in several workers getting out of the provident fund net as the current wage ceiling for mandatory contribution to Employees Provident Fund Organisation is Rs 15,000 a month.Amid labour protests, the UP govt has increased the minimum wage…
Sixteen years after a controversy erupted over a joke on the television show ‘Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo’, the Bombay High Court has quashed the FIR filed against actor-host Shekhar Suman and comedian Bharti Singh, offering them long-awaited relief. The verdict came on May 1. For those not in the know, an FIR was filed against…
The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has started the admission process for its postgraduate (PG) programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. Interested candidates can now submit their applications through the university’s admission portal at acad.uohyd.ac.in.The last date to apply for PG admissions is June 8, 2026.For most postgraduate courses, admissions will be offered based on candidates’…
The government on March 30, 2026 notified Income Tax Return (ITR) forms ITR-1 to ITR-7 for the assessment year 2026-27, marking the start of the ITR filing season. Individuals, pensioners, professionals and other taxpayers can now file their returns using the applicable forms by July 31, 2026.A key change this year relates to ITR-1 (Sahaj),…
Modern romance has a scrolling problem. These days, dates come with notifications buzzing in pockets, half‑watched films playing on laptops, and conversations constantly cut off by the glow of someone’s phone. The idea of “quality time” has quietly slipped into something much emptier: just being in the same room, but not really together. The slow,…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have separate changing room facilities during India’s T20I series in Ireland and England because of child safeguarding regulations in the United Kingdom.The 15-year-old is in line to make his India debut during the two-match T20I series against Ireland, which begins on Friday at Stormont in…
Your date of birth can say a lot about you in numerology, and some dates are more loyal in relationships than others. If you are a woman born on the 2nd, 6th, 9th, 11th, 15th, 18th, 20th, 24th or 27th of any month, then you are particularly devoted and will do whatever it takes to…
Punjab Kings’ skipper Shreyas Iyer and teammates. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings will head into Saturday’s IPL clash brimming with confidence as they take on an inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad side. Despite a rain-hit washout against Kolkata Knight Riders denying them a likely third straight win, PBKS have looked one of the most balanced teams…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Image) Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar has backed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to enjoy a bright international future but believes the youngster should take inspiration from Sachin Tendulkar‘s discipline, focus and mental strength as he prepares for the biggest stage.Sooryavanshi, 15, is on the verge of creating history during…
The home reflects family values and cultural roots. Prasidh and his family celebrate festivities in traditional style by dining on banana leaves. His house also features spaces for rituals and a balcony with panoramic views of Bengaluru’s greenery. These details make the house feel warm and personal, not only just luxurious. Prasidh Krishna’s Bengaluru home…