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21.55 lakh inoperative EPF accounts have average balance of around Rs 40,000: Check if your EPF money is also stuck; here's what you can do

EPFO member alert: Over the past four years, inoperative Employees Provident Fund accounts have surged by eighty-four percent, with inactive balances witnessing a dramatic increase of one hundred sixteen percent. Furthermore, the average amount in these dormant accounts rose by sixteen percent. This trend indicates that many members are neglecting…

The Economic Times

EPFO withdrawal rules: Minister reveals how much EPF amount can subscribers withdraw during medical emergency, unemployment, house repair

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made it easier for members to access their savings by modifying withdrawal regulations. Now, individuals can withdraw up to seventy-five percent of their accumulated balance twice a year. In cases of unemployment, members can access seventy-five percent of their provident fund immediately.

The Economic Times

Higher EPS pension: What is government doing on pending application for higher EPS pension; here's what union minister said

EPS 95 latest news: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has received over fifteen lakh applications for higher EPS pensions. As of August 5th, 2026, there remain eleven thousand five hundred ninety-five applications still pending. In response to a Supreme Court ruling granting access to higher pension options, the government…

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EPS pension hike: Will minimum pension rise from Rs 1,000 to Rs 7,500?

Minimum EPS pension: Pensioners are advocating for a boost in the minimum EPS pension. The government reassured them that existing pensions are backed by appropriate budget allocations. A considerable number of pensioners benefit from the EPS scheme, and recent Supreme Court rulings have enabled many employees to qualify for increased…

The Economic Times

Will government raise Rs 21,000 ESIC wage ceiling? Here's what Labour Ministry said

The ESIC wage ceiling is periodically increased by the government. The last revision raised the limit to twenty-one thousand rupees monthly. The Code on Social Security, 2020, now encompasses more establishments. Gig and unorganised workers are now covered under the ESIC scheme. Attendance restrictions for seasonal workers' treatment remain unchanged.

The Economic Times

EPS pension: These pensioners will automatically get their pension benefits under EPS 2026, minister clarifies in Parliament

The government has notified the EPS pension 2026 scheme, superseding older plans. Existing pension fund benefits are protected under the new scheme. A special drive is underway to dispose of pending labor cases expeditiously. The new scheme maintains the pension calculation formula and contribution rates. Membership eligibility is defined for…

The Economic Times

Is government launching minimum pension scheme for all citizens? Ministry responds in Parliament

Parliament heard that the government has no minimum pension scheme plans. The Code on Social Security, 2020, aims to extend benefits to unorganized workers. This code also provides for setting up a Social Security Fund. The Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026, is a pooled fund for eligible workers. Unclaimed EPF amounts…

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Rs 9,330 crore lying in the inoperative EPF accounts; is your account also one of them; here's how to claim fund

As much as Rs 9,330.56 crore lies in inoperative Employees Provident Fund accounts. This unclaimed amount is as of March 31, 2026, according to government data. The Employees Provident Fund Organisation is conducting outreach initiatives to inform members. Inoperative accounts are those with no contributions for three years after retirement.…

The Economic Times

EPS minimum pension hike: Is government increasing minimum EPS pension to Rs 7,500? Ministry responds

Employee unions demand a higher minimum Employees Pension Scheme pension. The government has not announced any increase to the current Rs 1,000. The Employees Pension Scheme 2026 has now replaced the previous EPS 1995. This new scheme introduces faster pension claim settlements and higher interest. Pension calculation formulas under the…

The Economic Times

India, Brazil agree to cooperate on digital labour platforms, skills, social protection: Union minister Shobha Karandlaje

India and Brazil reaffirmed their strategic partnership and agreed to deepen labor cooperation. They discussed skills development, digital employment services, and social protection initiatives. India shared details of its Digital Public Infrastructure for labor, including the e-Shram Portal. Brazil appreciated the e-Shram portal's success and sought technical cooperation. Both nations…

The Economic Times

Former Karnataka Minister Ramachandra Gowda passes away at 88

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ramachandra Gowda passed away at eighty-eight years old. Senior party leaders remembered his decades-long contribution to the party's growth. He dedicated his entire life to the nationalist movement from Jana Sangh to BJP. Gowda served as a Cabinet Minister and represented the Bangalore Graduates' Constituency.…

The Economic Times

‘A small mistake can cost us our lives’: Why gig workers are on strike on New Year’s Eve

As Indians prepare to ring in the New Year on December 31, some may find their last-minute party essentials delayed or unavailable.

Newslaundry

Is cow smuggling as rampant in Uttara Kannada district as Hindutva activists claim?

The mutilation and killing of a pregnant cow in a village in Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka has given fresh blood to the narrative voiced by Hindutva groups that cow smuggling and illegal cattle transport are rampant in the region – loaded with insinuation that Muslims are behind these incidents.

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If you spot the Modi effect, let me know, says Congress’ Bengaluru North candidate Rajeev Gowda

Contesting in a high-stakes battle from a constituency which is one of the fastest growing and with the highest number of voters in Karnataka, M.V. Rajeev Gowda is pitted against the BJP’s Shobha Karandlaje.

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In Bengaluru North, BJP banks on ‘Modi factor’ while Congress hopes to draw from ‘clean image and intellectual calibre’ of its candidate

However, many voters in the constituency The Hindu spoke to raised concerns over inaccessibility of MPs.

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BJP has pitched ‘outsiders’ in Bengaluru North since 2004, and they have won

After the constituency was re-drawn in 2008, it came to be known as a Vokkaliga stronghold. Since then, the BJP has nominated Vokkaliga candidates.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha election: Number of women fielded by major political parties in Karnataka remains in single digit

Women outnumber men in Karnataka's parliamentary constituencies, but political representation remains low despite increased female candidates.

The Hindu

Five out of six candidates from Bengaluru have criminal cases registered against them: Report

The two women candidates contesting the Lok Sabha elections from three constituencies in Bengaluru this time – Sowmya Reddy from Congress (six cases) and Shobha Karandlaje from BJP (five cases) – have the most number of criminal cases registered against them, according to a report released by Bangalore Political Action…

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This part-coastal, part-hilly constituency faces a diverse range of issues

The electorate is spread across two markedly different geographical areas in the Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency — the coastal belt and the hilly terrain — almost in equal numbers. The issues that concern them too are quite different. The Lok Sabha constituency is set to witness a stiff fight between two political…

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Supreme Court stays board exams for Classes 5,8,9 and 11 in State,and more

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Scooter rider part of election rally killed in freak accident

60-year-old scooter rider dies in accident involving BJP MP candidate Shobha Karandlaje's car and private bus in Bengaluru.

The Hindu

Karandlaje, Rajeev Gowda among 87 candidates submit nominations a day ahead of deadline

Candidates in Bengaluru file nominations for Lok Sabha elections, declaring assets worth crores, including cars, gold, and property.

The Hindu

Shobha Karandlaje filed false affidavit in 2019, alleges Rajeev Gowda

Congress candidate accuses BJP rival of ₹44-crore scam, false affidavit, and protection by PM Modi, raising questions on ED's actions.

The Hindu

BJP meets Election Commission on differing approaches of poll officials

BJP urges Election Commission of India to address inconsistent actions by poll officials on political infractions in different States.

The Hindu

High Court stays FIRs against Shobha Karandlaje, Tejasvi Surya, and Mohan

In a temporary relief to three BJP leaders, the High Court of Karnataka on Friday stayed the first information reports (FIRs) registered against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, and Bengaluru Central MP P.C. Mohan in separate cases.

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