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EPFO Raises Wage Ceiling to ₹25,000; Impact on Salary Explained

The EPFO has increased the wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, affecting provident fund contributions for over 51 lakh additional private sector employees. While this change mandates higher pension contributions from employers, it does not directly reduce employees' salaries. However, increased PF contributions may reduce take-home pay. The new rule does not affect CTC calculations but may raise company expenses.

Aaj Tak·3h ago

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Business

Oil Prices Fall as Gulf Crude Exports Recover

Oil prices declined as Persian Gulf crude exports showed signs of recovery, easing supply concerns. December Brent crude futures dropped 0.9% to $95.31 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate fell 0.6% to $86.76. Goldman Sachs noted Gulf exports reached 23.3 million barrels per day by late September, near the 2025 average. Saudi exports hit 5.8 million barrels daily, the highest since February, despite pipeline disruptions.

HT World·52m ago

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Health

Uterine Fibroids and Their Impact on Fertility and Pregnancy

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus that do not always affect a woman's ability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term. Their impact on fertility depends on factors like size, number, and location. Fibroids that distort the uterine cavity may interfere with implantation, while small fibroids often have little or no effect. Individual cases vary significantly.

HT Health·55m ago·New Delhi

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Business

Goldiam’s Origem Aims ₹600-800 Crore Revenue in Five Years

Goldiam International Ltd plans to generate ₹600-800 crore in revenue from its lab-grown diamond retail brand Origem over the next five years. The 26-store network reached break-even in August. Goldiam’s B2B operations are growing 20-25%, outpacing the global industry’s 5% growth. The company targets combined B2B and Origem revenue of about ₹2,500 crore by 2027, with Origem expected to exceed 10% of total business.

Mint Companies·53m ago·Mumbai

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Business

India Energy Week 2027 Kicks Off in Kolkata Highlighting Energy Security

India Energy Week 2027 begins in Kolkata, focusing on energy security, innovation, and eastern India's crucial role in the energy sector. The event features international pavilions and start-up challenges, aiming to foster a wider global energy dialogue and showcase advancements in energy technology and policy.

ET Energy Power·1h ago·Kolkata

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Politics

Supreme Court Plea Seeks Recall of Order on CEC Law Over Justice Sharma’s Son

An application was filed in the Supreme Court seeking recall of its September 23 order that referred the challenge to the 2023 law on appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners to a Constitution bench. The plea cites concerns over Justice Satish Chandra Sharma’s son representing the Election Commission of India, arguing Justice Sharma should have recused himself. The September 23 bench gave a split verdict on the referral.

Hindustan Times·49m ago

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