EPFO Wage Ceiling Hiked To Rs 25,000: Ministries Asked To Ensure Coverage of Contract Workers

News18 - Oct 14, 2026

Over 51 lakh additional workers expected to come under mandatory social security net; government departments told to ensure compliance across PSUs and outsourced workforce.

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A Delaware jury awarded Qualcomm $2 in nominal damages after finding Arm Holdings breached its architectural license agreement and intentionally sought to disrupt Qualcomm's business, a Qualcomm spokesperson said on Tuesday.

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Bihar Boat Tragedy: At Least 14 Killed, Including Women and Children, as Boat Capsizes in Ganga
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At least 14 people, including women and children, were killed after a boat carrying around 15 to 20 passengers capsized in the Ganga river in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Tuesday. Five people were rescued, officials confirmed.The incident took place near Rampur Shyamchand village in the Raghopur Diara area, under the jurisdiction of Raghopur police station, when the passengers were reportedly travelling to a neighbouring village to attend a feast.Vaishali District Magistrate confirmed that 11 people had died, while five others were rescued. Initial reports had put the death toll between five and eight. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

The 'Smart Worms' Living In Your Appliances: Anthropic Warns AI Could Self-Replicate On Home Devices Soon
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CJP Delhi Protest LIVE: INDIA Bloc Leaders Vow To Reclaim Jantar Mantar As Protest Site
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BREAKING: Yes Bank Manager Shot In Amritsar, Second Shooting Incident In Punjab In 24 Hours
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'Productive Conversation': PM Modi Speaks With Canada's Carney, Vows To Strengthen Strategic Partnership
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