Dali cargo ship leaves Baltimore for Virginia, nearly 3 months after bridge collapse
Notably, 20 of the crew members were Indian nationals. The cargo ship Dali headed out of Baltimore for Virginia on Monday, nearly three months after it lost... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIVE Wonyoung's unbeatable charm conquers June Girl Member brand rankings; Yujin, aespa's Karina emerge as leading stars
IVE's Jang Wonyoung and An Yujin emerged as leading girl group members in the race against 673 other artists. Plus, all Blackpink members held on to ranks. Key Points
Hindustan TimesNATO turns 75 facing an old foe and new squabbles
Created at the Cold War’s dawn by the U.S. and 11 allies, NATO now strains to unify 32 members. Key Points
mintEPFO adds 16.02 lakh members in January; 8.08 lakh enroll for 1st time
EPFO added 16.02 lakh subscribers in January 2024, with a significant influx of youth members. Female participation increased, indicating a shift towards a more inclusive workforce. The data reflects continuous updates since April 2018. Key Points
Economic TimesFormal job creation under EPFO up by 2.7% to 1.62 million in January: Payroll data
As per the provisional data, released by the ministry of labour and employment on Sunday, the year-on-year net new subscribers addition to EPFO was higher by 7.8% when compared to 1.48 million net new subscribers added in January 2023. Key Points
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After two additional seats, NDA just four short of Rajya Sabha majority mark of 121
India News: After winning two additional seats, the NDA is now just four seats short of the Rajya Sabha majority mark of 121. BJP won 30 out of the 56 seats that fell vacant in April, taking its tally in Rajya Sabha to 97 and that of BJP-led NDA to 117. Key Points
Times Of IndiaShould interfaith lion pair Sita and Akbar be renamed?
India News: Read about the controversy surrounding the names of interfaith lion pair Sita and Akbar in India. Should they be renamed? Find out more on Indian News. Key Points
Times Of IndiaG-33 ministers call for meaninful outcome on agri negotiations at World Trade conference in Abu Dhabi
Ahead of the World Trade Organization's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, the G-33 group, including India, has urged members to achieve an outcome on public stockholding for food security purposes. The G-33, representing 47 developing and least developed countries, emphasized the need for a rules-based, non-discriminatory, and transparent trading environment to address global food security challenges. Key Points
Economic TimesRussian anti-war rock band Bi-2 members to be deported from Thailand?
Kremlin continues to pursue artists opposing the war against Ukraine. Bi-2 members are the latest victims of the issue. Key Points
Hindustan Times'Like an old club, set members don't want to let go of the grip': Jaishankar takes dig at UN Security Coun
Taking a sharp dig at the United Nations Security Council, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that it is like an old club where member nations are unwilling to admit new members as they perceive it as losing the grip. In his address at the Rotary Institute 2023 event in Bengaluru on Sunday, Jaishankar said that the members of the club do not want their practices to be questioned. Key Points
Economic TimesEPFO adds 17.2 lakh net members in September
New Delhi [India], November 21 (ANI): The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has added 17.21 lakh net members in September. Month-on-month comparison of payroll data showed an increase of 21,475 net members over the previous month. A year-on-year comparison of payroll data reflected an increase of 38,262 net members. Show Full Article The data indicated that […] Key Points
ThePrintOpenAI employees demand company board resign after Sam Altman sacking: 3 top cases where CEOs were fired b
The staff at OpenAI, the American artificial intelligence (AI) research company, have called for the company board members to resign after they sacked the chief executive officer (CEO), Sam Altman. Reportedly, they stated their opinion about the board in a letter where they questioned the boards “competence” and accused them of “undermining” the companys work. Key Points
Economic TimesFormal job creation under EPFO up marginally in September
Provisional payroll data of EPFO, released on Monday, shows 1.72 million net new jobs were created in September compared to 1.69 million added in August this year or 1.68 million added during the same month last year. Key Points
Economic TimesAbu Dhabi ahoy: The WTO’s reform path remains strewn with hurdles
The ministerial meeting scheduled next year in the UAE must reinforce multilateralism as the G20 Delhi Declaration committed its members too. But it won’t be easy. Key Points
mintIndia calls for initiating formal talks on WTO's dispute settlement body reforms
India has called for the start of formal negotiations by WTO members to reform the dispute settlement body of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). These negotiations are essential as informal deliberations are preventing several nations from participating in the talks. The formal talks aim to arrive at a consensus by the 13th ministerial conference of the WTO in Abu Dhabi in February 2023. Key Points
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Every living ex US president, except Trump, direct descendants of slaveholders
A recent investigation has revealed that a significant number of members from the previous sitting Congress in the United States, more than 100 individuals, have direct lineage to ancestors who enslaved Black people. This comprises around 8 per cent of Democrats in Congress and 28 per cent of Republicans. Key Points
India TodayEPFO enrolments surge; 54% of new staff aged 18-25
Of the 1.72 million subscribers added in the April, around 847,000 new members have come under the social security cover of Employees‘ Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952, for the first time. Key Points
mintGovt invites applications for 10 NCLT members
Meanwhile, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), which got a new chairperson recently, has invited applications for the post of secretary in the fair trade regulator. The post of the secretary has not been filled up since the departure of Sugata Ghosh Dastidar, who had joined the regulator in December 2020. Interested candidates must apply by August 7. Key Points
Economic TimesEPFO adds 13.4 lakh members in March, 1.39 cr in FY22-23
"During the financial year 2022-23, around 1.39 crore net members have been added by the EPFO with an increase of 13.22 per cent compared to the previous financial year 2021-22 wherein EPFO had added approximately 1.22 crore net members," the statement said. Key Points
FinancialexpressHigher EPS pension: Is it fair to ask EPFO members to accept unknown pension calculation?
The deadline for apply for higher pension for eligible EPF member who were in service on or after September 1, 2014, is May 3, 2023. However, despite the SC order giving them 6 months time to come with a replacement mechanism for old higher EPS contribution method the EPFO is yet to reveal its new methodology. Is it fair for EPFO to ask members to give consent without knowing how the dues for missing contribution in past will be calculated? Key Points
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Differences emerge in Navi Mumbai’s biggest sports club over artificial turf, basketball court
Several members have undertaken a signature campaign and asked City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) to halt the work, which they claim will further reduce the open space available for members and allege that the infrastructure is being built only for commercial gains. members say vested interests are involved in the plan. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesNew EPFO members lowest in FY23 in Jan
Overall, the EPFO added 1.48 million net members in January 2023, which is 16.6% higher than 1.28 million net members added in December 2022. In January, about 1.06 million members re-joined EPFO membership. Key Points
FinancialexpressIndia's G20 presidency receives strong support from all members on all key priorities: Finance Minister Ni
In a statement at the end of the meet, India said the statement condemning Russia's war was endorsed by all members except Russia and China. India stuck to the language used in the G20 leaders' declaration in Bali last year on the conflict, adding that it recognised that the bloc was not the forum to resolve security issues, while acknowledging that such issues can have significant consequences for global economy. Key Points
Economic TimesFormal job creation under EPFO falls in February
As per the provisional data, released on Thursday, formal job creation fell slightly when compared month-on-month with net new employees added to the retirement fund body at 1.48 million in January. According to the data, out of 1.39 million subscribers added to EPFO during the month, around 0.73 million new members have come under the ambit of EPFO for the first time. Key Points
Economic TimesEPFO sees marginal dip in addition of net employees in Jan
Month-on-month comparison of the addition of formal workforce, however, shows an increase of 15.6% with December net employee addition at 1.28 million compared to 1.48 million in January. Key Points
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SWA asks members to stop work on US projects during Hollywood writers' strike
Screenwriters Association is supporting the Writers Guild of America who are on strike for fair pay. They have asked members to stop work on US projects. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesIt is now time for some developed members to abandon higher moral ground: India at WTO agri meet
New Delhi, Oct 19 (PTI) India on Thursday told WTO members that its success in feeding a large population demonstrates the country’s understanding of what is best for developing nations at the negotiation table, an official said. The observations were made at an agriculture negotiation meeting in Geneva, chaired by Ambassador Alparslan Acarsoy of Türkiye. […] Key Points
ThePrint‘Not found’: EPFO's e-passbook service still down for some users
EPFO responded to users on Twitter with a message,"Dear member, we regret the inconvenience. The concerned team is looking into the matter". Key Points
Hindustan TimesBTS members V, RM head for South Korean military service, fans vow to wait
A group of fans braved rainy weather on Monday to bid a temporary farewell to the seven-member band's leader, RM, and vocalist V in front of their boot camp in the central city of Nonsan. I think I'll be fine except for one thing, that I won't be able to make happy memories with you for a while, which is the hardest part, V wrote on fan platform Weverse on Monday, wishing fans well and happiness. Key Points
Economic TimesZomato has the right execution ingredients in place, for now
Not only did more customers order last quarter, but the frequency of ordering was higher, too. This was largely driven by its loyalty programme—Zomato Gold— where the members doubled to 3.8 million. Key Points
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SAT may have to hear afresh many important cases
The Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, disposed of a petition filed by SAT advocates and noted that the government is taking steps for fresh appointments. Lawyers believe that the continued pendency of appeals in SAT creates legal uncertainty and does not present a healthy image internationally. Key Points
Economic TimesMP: Man declared ‘dead’ due to COVID-19 returns home after 2 years
Kamlesh Patidar had fallen ill during the second COVID-19 wave. He was admitted to a hospital and later doctors declared him dead. Key Points
The Indian ExpressJapan’s Fumio Kishida looks to convince India to get tough on Russia
India holds the presidency of the G-20, whose members Russia and China have opposed efforts by the wider group to condemn the invasion. The leaders of the G-7, a group of democracies with advanced economies, have renewed their support for Ukraine. Key Points
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