EPFO interest rate (AI image) EPFO interest rate FY 2025-26: The central government has decided to keep the annual interest rate on Employees’ Provident Fund deposits unchanged at 8.25 per cent for the financial year 2025–26, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said. The move is expected to benefit crores of workers by reinforcing their…
In the wake of widespread online claims that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was depicted by state media as being in “heaven” surrounded by 72 virgins following reports of his death, a viral image has circulated across social platforms.Posts on X and other platforms allege that the image originated from official Iranian outlets and shows…
Federal education research set for overhaul under ‘Reimagining IES’ blueprint The U.S. Department of Education has initiated a significant review of its research division, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), following the submission of a reform report to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. The report, titled Reimagining the Institute of Education Sciences, was prepared…
Why a new airport in Peru’s Sacred Valley is sparking global concern (Image source: Wikipedia) Peru’s Sacred Valley is one of the most important places in South America for culture and history. There are old Inca towns, traditional farming communities, and landscapes that have stayed mostly the same for hundreds of years in this area….
You’ll wake up with a spring in your step today. The Moon gives you a clear head, and Jupiter’s supportive glance lifts your mood like fresh morning sunlight after a long spell of heat.People respond well to your energy, so don’t hide at home. A family function or a social gathering can pop up, even…
His Joker in The Dark Knight remains iconic, a haunting performance that earned him a posthumous Oscar. At first, the role terrified him, driving him into isolation as he studied the character until fear became fuel for transformation. Ledger’s career traced a bold arc from teen heartthrob to Oscar-nominated artist, cementing his legacy as one…
NEW DELHI: In a relief to lakhs of people stuck in West Asia since Saturday, UAE’s Emirates, flydubai and Etihad from Monday started operating a few special flights, including some to India.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) too asked Indian operators to resume flights to airspaces that are open like Oman and Saudi Arabia,…
Wall Street opened lower on Monday as the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran escalated across the Middle East, sending oil prices sharply higher.About 20 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.7 percent at 48,661.35. The S&P 500 lost 0.5 percent to 6,845.44, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4 percent to…
Yash’s upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups hasn’t hit theatres yet, but if veteran producer G Dhananjayan is to be believed, the film has already clocked staggering numbers. Toxic is set to release on March 19 alongside Dhurandhar 2, a sequel to an established franchise. But Dhananjayan doesn’t see that as a risky…
Indian-origin venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani said she spent two hours with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago the night the president chose to cease all negotiations with Iran and begin the war. “Feeling humbled that we got 2 hours with President Trump in Mar-a-Lago last night. On a night that will change the history of…
