EPFO Online Services Remain Suspended Until July 2; PF Withdrawals and Claims Temporarily Unavailable

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers will have to wait a little longer to access several online services, as the organisation has extended its scheduled maintenance period. Millio...

Delaying Your SIP by Just One Year Could Cost You Lakhs: Here's the Power of Starting Early

Starting a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) even a year later than planned can have a much bigger impact on your long-term wealth than many investors realize. While the missed investment amount may ap...

Jet Fuel Prices Reduced by ₹5 Per Litre as Global Oil Softens; Airlines May Benefit From Lower Fuel Costs

Airlines in India could see some relief in operating costs after Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were reduced by approximately ₹5 per litre on July 1, 2026. The price revision follows a decline in...

8th Pay Commission: 5 Major Updates for Central Government Employees as Key July Meetings Begin

The 8th Pay Commission has entered an important phase, with several official meetings and stakeholder consultations scheduled for July 2026. As the commission moves closer to preparing its recommendat...

July 2026 DA Hike Likely Before 8th Pay Commission Revision as Inflation Index Points to Salary Increase

Central government employees and pensioners may receive another salary boost even before the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission are implemented. The latest inflation data released by the Labour...

Gold Prices Edge Higher While Silver Extends Decline; Check Latest Gold Rates Across Major Indian Cities

Gold prices in India witnessed a modest increase on July 1, 2026, extending gains for the second consecutive day, while silver prices continued to soften after remaining stable for several sessions. T...

Post Office 5-Year Time Deposit Continues to Offer 7.5% Interest, Outpacing Many Leading Bank FDs

Investors looking for a secure savings option with competitive returns may find the Post Office Time Deposit Scheme an attractive choice. The Government of India has retained interest rates for Post O...

EPFO Online Services to Resume on July 2 as Maintenance Period Gets Extended Again

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) members and employers will have to wait a little longer before accessing online services. The organisation has extended the maintenance window for its dig...

July 2026 DA Hike: Will Central Government Employees Get a 3% or 4% Increase? Here's What AICPI Data Indicates

Millions of central government employees and pensioners are awaiting the next Dearness Allowance (DA) revision scheduled for July 2026. The latest figures released under the All India Consumer Price I...

WhatsApp to Introduce Username-Based Chats, Letting Users Connect Without Sharing Phone Numbers

WhatsApp is preparing to roll out a major privacy-focused feature that could change the way people connect on the messaging platform. The upcoming username system will allow users to start conversatio...