The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has urged establishments to utilise the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2026 (EEC 2026) to ensure social security for employees outside EPF coverage. The campaign is aimed at facilitating voluntary compliance by employers and extending the benefits of provident fund, pension and insurance to eligible workers. The Ministry of Labour and Employment said that EEC 2026 will remain open until 31st October this year. Under the campai

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said that a justice system that delivers timely decisions builds global trust, strengthens ease of doing business and makes a country more reliable for investment and economic growth. Addressing the 11th BRICS Legal Forum in New Delhi, Justice Surya Kant said that strong institutions, especially the justice delivery system, are the foundation of economic growth, providing trust, predictability and stability through a steadfast commitmen

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, along with ministers and senior delegates from the BRICS countries, visited the historic Thotlakonda Buddhist heritage site near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The delegates visited the ancient Buddhist remains, including the Mahastupa, meditation centres, wells and kitchen areas. They were briefed on the historical importance of the site and the life of Buddhist monks who lived there centuries ago. Dr Mandav