New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has taken a significant step towards enhancing the ease of living for its millions of members by introducing auto-mode settlement for advance claims related to education, marriage, and housing. This move comes as part of EPFO’s commitment to streamlining processes and providing efficient services to its members….
Mumbai: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) intercepted and apprehended the fishing vessel Aai Tuljai, suspected of being involved in illegal diesel smuggling, approximately 27 nautical miles southwest of Mumbai on May 12, 2024. The vessel, with four crew members onboard, was intercepted by an ICG Fast Patrol Vessel and an Interceptor Boat. During a thorough…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has unveiled a new functionality in the Annual Information Statement (AIS), aimed at providing greater transparency and convenience to taxpayers. The AIS, accessible through the e-filing website (www.incometax.gov.in), furnishes details of various financial transactions with potential tax implications undertaken by the taxpayer. One of the key…
Bhubaneswar: The first phase of polling in Odisha’s four Parliamentary constituencies saw an enthusiastic voter turnout, with approximately 53% of voters casting their ballots by 3 pm on Monday. In a press briefing, Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal revealed the turnout figures, indicating that Kalahandi constituency recorded the highest voter participation at 58%, followed…
Kotia: The spirit of democracy was vividly on display as citizens of Kotia participated with great enthusiasm in the ongoing State General Elections 2024 (SGE-2024). By 1 PM, more than 53 percent of voters had already cast their ballots across nine polling stations in Kotia Gram Panchayat. Highlighting the remarkable engagement of the electorate, CEO…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the commencement of Odisha’s first phase of voting for the General Elections 2024 on Monday, the state witnessed a swift response to allegations of election-related malpractices. Nikunja Bihari Dhal, CEO of Odisha, announced the suspension of two polling officials accused of allowing such malpractices in the polling booths in Kalahandi…
Umroi: The 7th edition of the India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced today at Umroi, marking the beginning of a two-week-long training event aimed at enhancing the joint military capabilities of both nations. The exercise, scheduled from 13th to 26th May 2024, is being conducted at a fully developed and modern Foreign Training Node in…
In a captivating turn of events at the ongoing Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament, India’s R. Praggnanandhaa once again emerged victorious against world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway. While Wei Yi of China leads the tournament with a notable 2.5-point advantage, Praggnanandhaa’s triumph over Carlsen has been a highlight of the event. Despite…
Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) showcased a formidable display of cricket, securing a commanding 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 62 of the TATA IPL 2024 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In a high-octane clash, RCB’s counter-attacking knocks, led by Rajat Patidar’s explosive 52 off 32 balls and Will Jacks’ blistering…
Kathmandu: Nepal’s legendary mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa has etched his name in history once again by breaking his own record for the highest number of ascents of Mt. Everest, scaling the world’s highest peak for an unprecedented 29th time. The 54-year-old veteran climber achieved this remarkable feat at 7:25 am local time on Sunday, reaching…
