The High Court has directed that the issuance of ‘facilitation cards’ (passes that allow direct entry to Pathinettampadi, bypassing the queue in Nadappanthal) be limited daily to 5,000 Sabarimala pilgrims who use the traditional 32 km long trekking path. This directive was issued following a review of a report from the Sabarimala special commissioner about … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to unveil its upgraded system, EPFO 3.0, by March 2025, with the goal of simplifying fund access and enhancing grievance redressal mechanisms for its members. According to Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the revamped digital platform will allow members to withdraw funds, check account balances, and … Read more
In a move to clarify the ongoing confusion surrounding the cancellation of Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards, the Congress government in Karnataka issued an official order today. The order instructs the Food Department to take immediate action, ensuring that only the BPL cards of individuals who are income taxpayers or government employees are canceled. The … Read more
Mumbai: MediBuddy, a digital healthcare platform, has announced the launch of ‘MediBuddy Shield’ and ‘MediBuddy Shield Plus’ digital cards, designed to provide users with access to all essential outpatient department (OPD) services. These digital cards are intended to help users manage their health proactively by offering easy access to healthcare services, the company stated. MediBuddy … Read more
Mobile wallets are gradually gaining popularity in India and it is projected that the digital payment mode will cross traditional methods like cash and cards in the coming years. GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, in its report, said mobile wallets and their usage is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate … Read more
Police say that they are investigating whether the ID proof of the customers provided for SIM card registration landed in the hands of criminals. Image for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Andhra Pradesh police have launched an in-depth investigation into the fake SIM card racket recently unearthed in the State. More than … Read more
Kolkata: After the Pronam app and the Pronam call centre, Kolkata Police on Tuesday launched the Medical Privilege Card (MPC) Project whereby senior citizens will be provided QR code-enabled smart cards. This card is supposed to carry all details of the health of each individual Pronam member. Gradually, the project will also cover senior citizens. … Read more
Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin distributing Journalist Welfare Board membership card to a journalist in Chennai on Thursday. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday called upon the media to point out the mistakes of the DMK government while appreciating its achievements. … Read more
Muskan Sethi, 33, has just returned to Delhi from Goa. A mark of her success as a professional poker player is the BMW Mini that sits on the driveway of her upmarket apartment building in south Delhi. Inside her apartment, where a wide-angle monitor is connected to a gaming PC, Sethi says she is in … Read more
Singapore-based management strategist Y. Praneeth addressing students and CAT aspirants at a talk organised by Kautilya Institution in Tirupati on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Management strategist and a partner with Bain & Company, Singapore, Y. Praneeth has advised the youth to develop the right perspective over issues, accept the challenges thrown by life … Read more