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EPFO retained the 8.25% interest rate on EPF deposits for 2024-25, pending Finance Ministry approval. The rate was raised to 8.25% in 2023-24 from 8.15% in 2022-23. The lowest in decades was 8.1% in 2021-22. Over seven crore subscribers will receive the credited interest once government ratification is complete, continuing the fund’s stable returns.
AP Minister Payyavula Keshav stated that 73% of the Polavaram project is complete, with full construction set for 2027. The government is diverting 2,000 TMC of Godavari water to Rayalaseema annually. Projects like Polavaram-Banakacherla, Handriniva, Vamsadhara Phase-2, and Veligonda are in progress to enhance water management across the state.
AP Minister Payyavula Keshav announced ₹20,000 annually for every farmer under the “Annadata Sukhibhava” scheme, ensuring support despite financial difficulties. The govt prioritizes agriculture, providing 9 hours of free electricity to 21.87 lakh pump sets statewide. This initiative aims to boost the sector and improve farmers’ livelihoods across AP.
An SDRF and police team rescued 11 laborers trapped in a flood at a Ujh River construction site in J&K’s Kathua on Friday morning. SDRF Inspector Mohd Iqbal said the workers, employed by Megha Construction Company, were safely evacuated after being stranded in the early morning flood.
➢₹3,486 Crore For Dokka Seethamma Mid-Day Meal➢₹3,156 Crores To Department Of Industries And Commerce➢₹8,785 Crores For R&B➢₹469 Crores For Youth, Tourism And Culture Department➢₹8,570 Crores To Ministry Of Home Affairs➢₹10 Crores For Development Of Telugu Language➢₹10 Crores For Liquor, Drugs, Navodaya 2.0 Programme
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy will meet Donald Trump in Washington on Friday to seek US security assurances against future Russian aggression. His delegation is set to sign a major economic deal for Ukraine’s reconstruction. The specific defense commitments will be discussed separately between the 2 leaders today.
Taiwan’s defence ministry warned China that aggression and expansion historically lead to failure, citing WW II. This response followed Beijing’s claim that Taiwan would eventually come under its control. Amid rising tensions, Taiwan criticized China’s military actions, calling them a repetition of past mistakes leading to defeat.
The Trump administration has begun mass layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a leading climate science agency. Over 800 employees are expected to lose their jobs, mainly probationary staff without tenure protections. Termination notices were issued on Thursday, according to sources fearing retaliation.
Rose Girone, the oldest known Holocaust survivor, passed away at 113 in Bellmore, New York. Pregnant when her husband was sent to Buchenwald, she later fled Germany for Shanghai. Her daughter remembered her as resilient and wise. The Claims Conference reports 245,000 Holocaust survivors remain, including 14,000 in New York.
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli faces controversy as Srinivasa Rao, claiming a 34-year friendship with him, accused the director of ruining his life. In a video, Rao alleged Rajamouli sabotaged his career and personal life over a woman. “I gave up my love for our friendship, yet he turned against me,” he said, adding that their fallout […]
A petition to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship has over 315,000 signatures. Sponsored by MP Charlie Angus, it accuses Musk of undermining Canada’s sovereignty. Musk, a dual US-Canadian citizen, dismissed the petition but deleted a tweet mocking Canada. Legal experts note revocation is only possible in cases of fraud or misrepresentation.
The Union Cabinet has approved 14 amendments to the Waqf Bill, based on recommendations from a joint parliamentary committee. The bill, proposing 44 changes in Waqf board governance, includes appointing non-Muslim and women members. The opposition has strongly opposed these changes, leading to heated debates over the proposed reforms.
India called Pakistan a “failed state” reliant on international aid, accusing its leadership of spreading military-driven falsehoods at the UNHRC. Indian envoy Kshitij Tyagi condemned Pakistan’s misuse of global platforms, reaffirming that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are integral to India and highlighting their progress compared to Pakistan’s instability.
After watching Chhaava, author Amish Tripathi urged renaming places named after Aurangzeb to honor Chhatrapati Shivaji or Sambhaji Maharaj. Deeply moved by the film, he highlighted their historical significance, emphasizing their role in reviving India’s ancient Dharmic traditions, which he believes were nearly lost by the 17th century.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah rejected Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s claim that the state would lose eight Lok Sabha seats due to delimitation. He assured that Tamil Nadu wouldn’t lose a single seat, citing PM Modi’s statement in Parliament that southern states’ representation would remain unchanged even after the delimitation process.