EPF Withdrawal New Rules: EPF members, however, would be required to earmark 25 per cent of the contributions in their accounts as the minimum balance that they would need to maintain at all times.

Anand meets Modi, holds talks with Jaishankar; statement underlines ‘respect for each other’s concerns, sensitivities’

Learning from past operations, there will be an increased emphasis on gathering human intelligence on the ground in addition to relying on technical intelligence, which has been significantly enhanced over the last few years.

Udit was 22 when he died, allegedly following a beating by policemen.

Investigators have traced several “commonalities” in all these mails, such as conspiracy theories about South Indian politicians, actors and bureaucrats, references to the explosive “RDX”, and the use of Outlook.

Once built and readied by January 2029, Maitri II will become India’s fourth research base on the frozen continent.

“LJP (RV) has still received more seats than it deserves … For the sake of alliance, we agreed to 29,” says a BJP leader

Amir Khan Muttaqi Delhi Press Meet: Statement after Islamabad summons Afghan envoy to protest Pahalgam condemnation; Afghan embassy lets in women journalists after uproar over exclusion from earlier press conference

Gaza peace summit 2025 Latest Update: The decision to send Singh was taken after Modi received a last-minute invitation Saturday from US President Donald Trump and Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to attend the summit at Sharm el-Sheikh.

IITian patents indigo-dyed wool denim, which is sustainable, minimises water wastage and is all-weather; designer friend puts it on the ramp

In 2021, there were over 56,000 Indians who arrived on student visas in the US, which increased to 80,486 in 2022, and 93,833 in 2023. The number dipped in August 2024 to 74,825 (see chart).

Consulate opening in Kazan, Telangana makes a strong case for investment

Confident his tenure will further boost India-US global strategic partnership: PM

MEA leaned on current staff to let Muttaqi hold media briefing in embassy: Sources

Both Chinese and American posturing on trade assumes significance for India, which is in the midst of negotiations for a trade deal with the US.

MoF proposal: No more than 3 years in a department, total 5 years in govt

Sources told this newspaper that the directive was among “28 points” that resulted from the meeting held in Delhi on October 6 between the Prime Minister and Secretaries helming ministries and departments in the Central Government.

Referring to Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the Home Minister said that “the decline in the Hindu population in these countries was not due to conversion; many of them have sought refuge in India”.

“Our stance is guided by a simple yet profound belief — transparency is the truest form of respect for both legacy and the future,” the statement said.

At the meeting between Muttaqi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Hyderabad House, there were no flags of either side -- thus evading a diplomatic challenge. The Indians addressed him as Foreign Minister of Afghanistan -- not getting into the Republic vs Emirate debate.

India closed its embassy in Kabul after the Taliban seized power in August 2021. In June 2022, India re-established its diplomatic presence in the Afghan capital by deploying a “technical team”.

The vote against Vijay Singh marked a rare and public sign of division within India’s most venerated corporate house.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he spoke to his “friend” President Donald Trump and congratulated him on the “success of the historic Gaza peace plan”.

Nearly four decades after it was first proposed, the 1,865 MW Chenab project has been recommended for environmental clearance, months after India put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance.