EPF joint declaration: How many times can you make changes to member name, date of birth, marital status i
Making changes to EPF account: 11 parameters can be changed by an employee during his or her employment to their EPF account. Here is a look at how many times one can make changes to each of these parameters. Key Points
Economic TimesLatest EPFO rules: How to unblock inoperative EPF account, settle claims
The EPFO has especially outlined the procedural complications involved in UAN generation/linking, KYC seeding, blocking, unblocking, and paying claims for transaction-less accounts and inoperative Accounts. Let us take a look at what the EPFO SOP had to say about inoperative accounts. Key Points
Economic TimesCentre notifies rules for selection, service for members, president for GST Tribunals
The Indian government has issued detailed rules regarding the appointment and service of the president and members of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Appellate Tribunal. The new rules state that the selection committee must provide at least two recommendations for each vacancy, after a thorough assessment of eligible candidate. According to the notification, the president and members of the GST Appellate Tribunal will receive a monthly salary of Rs 2.25 lakh. Key Points
Economic TimesRajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar accuses Derek O'Brien of indulging in 'theatrics' in House to gain p
This has become your habit. You are doing this as part of a strategy. You think you will enjoy publicity outside. You ravaged this House. Sit down, the chairman told O'Brien. Are you here for dramatics, theatrics, is it your oath... such outsmarting never pays...Here is a member who is here for personal publicity. I take strong note of this, a visibly upset Dhankhar said. Key Points
Economic TimesSpeaker appoints members of four financial committees of Assembly
Notably, in a departure from tradition, the chairmanship of PAC has been given to a member of the ruling BJP. Before this, for around 55 years, the Assembly followed a tradition of giving the chairmanship of PAC to a member of the Opposition party. Key Points
The Indian Express
Advocate B.S. Ajeetha resigns as Internal Complaints Committee member of Kalakshetra Foundation
Advocate B.S. Ajeetha has resigned from the post of member, Internal Complaints Committee, Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai, “disturbed” by the response of the administration to the recent sexual harassment complaints levelled by some students of the prestigious institute, that offers programmes in Indian classical arts, against a few instructors. Key Points
The HinduK-pop group Twice member Chaeyoung apologises after posting picture wearing T-shirt with Swastika
Twice member Chaeyong explained that she was unaware of the true meaning of the tilted swastika on the shirt and expressed remorse for not having properly reviewed it. Chaeyoung pledged to be more attentive in the future to prevent any similar incidents from happening. Key Points
Economic TimesFM tables CGST Second Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha
The amendment was proposed after the approval of the GST council in its 52nd meeting on October 7. In October the centre had notified the detailed rules for the appointment and service of president and member of the Goods and Services tax (GST) Appellate Tribunal. Key Points
Economic TimesAll travelers, regardless of origin or destination, can apply for a digital Schengen visa
The updated regulations outline the transformation of Schengen visas into a digital format, featuring a 2D barcode cryptographically signed by the Country Signing Certificate Authority of the issuing member State. Digital visas will include the facial image of the visa holder and will be both printable and accessible for all travelers, regardless of origin or destination. Key Points
Economic TimesUK signs treaty to join Trans-Pacific free trade bloc
The UK will now seek to ratify the agreement, which will include parliamentary scrutiny as the CPTPP member countries complete their legislative processes to admit Britain into the trading bloc - of which India is not a member. I'm delighted to be here in New Zealand to sign a deal that will be a big boost for British businesses and deliver billions of pounds in additional trade, as well as open up huge opportunities and unparalleled access to a market of over 500 million people, said Badenoch. Key Points
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NOBODY: Artist lineup from (G)I-DLE, Aespa and IVE revealed
As promised before, we are back with more information on the K-bands collaborative single- NOBODY. Here's who will be featuring in the iconic song. Key Points
Hindustan TimesNGT forms panel, seeks report on construction of highway in Himachal floodplains
The National Green Tribunal has formed a panel to investigate the construction of a highway by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) allegedly in the floodplains of the Beas river in Himachal Pradesh. A petition had alleged that the NHAI is building a four-lane highway in a flood-prone area near the river. Key Points
Economic TimesIf EPS 95 member dies before retirement, when will the spouse get pension and how much?
If an EPS member dies after retirement surviving spouse gets a pension which is typically 50% of what the member was getting. However, what happens when the EPS member dies before the age of retirement? Will the surviving spouse get a lumpsum amount or immediate pension or whether he or she will have to wait till the retirement age of the member to receive pension. Key Points
Economic TimesKarnal assembly by-election: EC moves prompt debate over the legal provisions for by-poll
The statutory requirement is enshrined in Section 151-A. But since the constitutional mandate as per Article 164 (4) of the Constitution is that one cannot remain a minister for more than six months without being a member of the House. So the constitutional mandate will prevail – Vikram Chaudhri, senior HC advocate Key Points
Hindustan TimesTrinamool worker shot dead in Bengal, family alleges ‘political enmity’
A member of the Trinamool Congress youth wing was shot dead on Saturday in West Bengal's Basanti. His family members alleged that the TMC worker's killing was politically motivated. Key Points
India TodayFourth edition of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum held in New Delhi
New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): The fourth edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum was organized here in New Delhi earlier this week. The initiative focused on broadening startup interactions among the SCO member States, fostering an environment conducive to innovation, promoting job creation, and inspiring young talent to develop innovative solutions. […] Key Points
ThePrintEPFO issues new process for EPF accounts updation to correct name, Aadhaar, date of birth, 8 other details
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a new circular on August 23, 2023, to standardise the process of correcting details in the EPF account. As per the new process, an EPF member can correct 11 details in her profile. The new circular has put the restrictions on number of times these 11 details can be corrected or updated. Key Points
Economic TimesU.S. senators write to Zuckerberg after report on Instagram algorithm
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin and ranking Republican member Lindsey Graham said on Friday they wrote to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding reports that Instagram's algorithm facilitates child sexual abuse material. Key Points
ReutersMoonbin's sister Moon Sua pens heartbreaking note, MJ says 'I'm sorry'
Astro member Moonbin died last week last week. Fans have shared pics of letters from his memorial site. Key Points
Hindustan TimesRahul Gandhi loses his MP status, and perks associated. Here's what he stands to lose
Indian parliamentary rules say that a member loses his or her seat if convicted of a crime and sentenced to two or more years in prison. Along with it, he also loses the perk associated with it. Key Points
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Deepak Mohanty is new PFRDA chief
New Delhi: The government has appointed Deepak Mohanty as chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). He replaced Supratim Bandyopadhyay, whose term ended in January. Prior to this, Mohanty, a former executive director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), served as a member Key Points
The Tribune India‘Those who don’t vote for Modi…’: BJP ex-MP’s ‘threat’ to govt employees in Rajasthan
Santosh Ahlawat purportedly said this while addressing a booth-level workers’ meeting in Surajgarh assembly segment. Congress MLA from Surajgarh Sharwan Kumar had demanded EC action. Key Points
ThePrintICC Board Meet: India to get maximum share; only 4 overseas players allowed in new T20 leagues
It is around 38.4 percent approximately and at least six times more than England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), who are set to receive approximately USD 41 million at 6.89 percent and Cricket Australia (CA) who will get 37.53 million (around 6.25 percent). They are distant second and third in the list. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia elected to UN Statistical Commission for four-year period
India secured an overwhelming 46 out of 53 votes. A second candidate is yet to be decided between South Korea and China and the balloting process will resume later in the day for electing the remaining AsiaPacific States member. Key Points
India TodayEDLI: How to make insurance claim under Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, documents needed
EDLI works in tandem with the EPF and the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS). If an accident occurs during the individual's active service time, the nominee will get a lump-sum insurance pay-out. Key Points
Economic Times
Government approves one-year extension to RBI Deputy Governor Rabi Sankar
The Indian government has extended the term of RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar for one year, effective May 3, 2024. Sankar, who joined the Reserve Bank in 1990, has worked in various positions at the central bank, including Executive Director of the Reserve Bank and IMF Consultant. He has also served as Chairman of Indian Financial Technology and Allied Services (IFTAS), member of ReBIT Board of Directors, and IDRBT Governing Council. Key Points
Economic TimesET Graphics: New fiscal year, new disclosures; All you need to know
The commencement of the new financial year marks the initiation of various alterations in compliance prerequisites, as highlighted by ET. These changes encompass a spectrum of regulatory adjustments aimed at enhancing financial governance and ensuring adherence to updated standards. Key Points
Economic TimesRahul Gandhi to visit Wayanad on Aug 12-13
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Wayanad on August 12-13, his first trip to his constituency after being reinstated as a member of Parliament, party general secretary KC Venugopal said on Tuesday. Gandhi was reinstated as MP by the Lok Sabha secretariat on Monday, days after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction in a criminal defamation case. Key Points
Economic TimesUK MP Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi stopped at Amritsar airport
Dhesi lacked the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card. Consequently, the officials halted him for questioning. During the interrogation, he disclosed his status as a member of Parliament in the United Kingdom Key Points
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