EPFO members may soon be able to withdraw provident fund savings through UPI NEW DELHI: The much-awaited UPI withdrawal facility for nearly 30 crore Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) members is set to make its debut by the first week of July. The instantaneous advance withdrawal facility via the BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) app…
Coney Island’s APNA Adult Day Care A prominent Pakistani-American businessman and several associates have been accused of running a massive $38 million Medicaid fraud scheme through two Brooklyn adult day care centres, reports the New York Post.78-year-old Pervez Siddiqui is a well-known community leader. He is a pharmacy owner and member of Brooklyn Community Board…
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea seeking a national digital register for advocates New Delhi: With one in every three advocates being fake at a time when the judiciary is occupying a central space in India’s governance, a concerned Supreme Court Thursday agreed to examine the plea of the Bar Association of…
A routine survey ahead of a new solar park construction site in central Germany has turned into one of the most significant Celtic archaeological discoveries the region has seen in years. Near the town of Bad Camberg in the German state of Hesse, archaeologists uncovered a more than 2,000-year-old burial chamber belonging to a high-status…
There are 50 states in the United States, but only four begin with the letter A. These states are absolutely stunning and are among the biggest travel attractions in the country. Despite sharing the same first letter, these states could not be more different. While one is known for its towering glaciers, the other for…
This Georgian proverb of the day teaches us the real meaning of wealth. We often think wealth comes from accumulation. We earn money, buy things, acquire knowledge, gatekeep success secrets, build collections, save resources but there is a profound paradox. Things that we hold too tightly are often lost without being properly used. An old…
Army jawan died after his service rifle allegedly went off accidentally in J&K’s Poonch JAMMU: An Army jawan died after his service rifle allegedly went off accidentally in J&K’s Poonch district early Thursday, officials said.The soldier, Naik BD Rao, was posted with 16 Rashtriya Rifles at Draba, in Surankote sector. “He was deployed on night…
Indian national has appeared in a London court charged with fatally stabbing another Indian man in Southall LONDON: An Indian national has appeared in court in London charged with murdering another Indian by stabbing him to death outside a shop in Southall, west London.Navjot Singh (20), an Indian national, appeared at Westminster magistrates’ court on…
Manoj Sinha has terminated a Power Development Department official over alleged involvement in terror-related activities JAMMU: J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has terminated an official with the Power Development Department for his alleged involvement in terror activities.The accused, Mohammad Shafi Malik (51), was the ninth J&K govt employee dismissed from service this year. Five govt…
Omar Abdullah faces growing demands within his National Conference (NC) to expand his cabinet SRINAGAR: Nearly two years after taking office, J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah faces growing demands within his National Conference (NC) to expand his cabinet amid opposition allegations he has avoided doing so as there are too many hopefuls and it could…