An inquiry is being made into whether private firms are permitted to use individuals' EPFO and tax data for verification purposes.

India's Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and its officers' body are addressing claims regarding a new IT system that has caused a substantial backlog of pending auto claims, leading to discomfort among field officials.

A 69-year-old farmer from Vilandredo, Crete, has given a shocking testimony about a brutal attack he survived at his sheepfold in September 2024, where he was shot and had his tongue cut.

The CBI has arrested an EPFO enforcement officer for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh and has sent him to judicial custody.

Today's UPSC Key discusses topics including EPFO reform, the Indus Waters Treaty, and the Boss scam, providing insights for civil services aspirants.

For the first time, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has credited the interest for the fiscal year 2026 to 35 crore accounts in a single transaction.

EPFO services have been unavailable for seven days, preventing users from withdrawing PF or filing claims. Additionally, new regulations state that EPF contributions above 1800/month will now be voluntary.

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has decided to retain the interest rate at 8.25% for the fiscal year 2025-26.

A Delhi court has found nine individuals guilty in a case involving the defrauding of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) of 83 lakh rupees.

An Icelandic school has moved its classrooms to barns and sheepfolds, with the supervising teacher noting mixed excitement among students but overall positive outcomes from the unique learning environment.

Authorities are investigating a family criminal organization in Crete following complaints from residents in Vorizia and Amari, who reported that the group, formed by an uncle and his nephews, had seized their property.

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to roll out its 3.0 version, which will enable provident fund withdrawals through ATMs and UPI. This modernization effort was launched in 2025 to enhance digital frameworks and operational procedures.

This article presents the Sunday Gospel reading, focusing on Jesus' parable about the shepherd entering the sheepfold through the gate, contrasting him with thieves and robbers, and emphasizing the voice of conscience.

The architect who set up a sheepfold and cheese factory on the 16th floor of an apartment building in Ampelokipi, Athens, remains at large. The 50-year-old sent a statement through a representative but has not been found.

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) pensioners have submitted a memorandum to the EPFO Regional PF Commissioner, requesting the reopening of the higher pension option after 1,099 applications were rejected and citing difficulties with the digital application process.

EPFO board describes as obsolete the clause that provided a maximum of one year to employers and employees to exercise the higher pension option by making contributions above the wage cap of ₹15,000 every month

The rate will be formally notified by the Government of India, after which the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation will credit the interest to subscribers’ accounts.

The Indian Labour Ministry has implemented reforms, including changes to scholarship norms for children of unorganised workers and the settlement of 7.11 lakh inoperative accounts of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

The Indian Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider devising safeguards to prevent the misuse of sensitive personal data, including EPFO and ITR information, by private entities. The court also sought a reply on a plea for a mechanism against CSAM.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a cheating case against Anil Ambani and Reliance Capital in connection with an EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation) matter. The FIR alleges irregularities related to provident fund contributions.

A farmer from Vilandredo Rethymno in Crete recounted the chilling experience of having his tongue cut out approximately two years ago at a sheepfold, stating he played dead to survive the attack.

The upcoming EPFO 3.0 initiative aims to provide pension coverage for all and extend social security benefits to gig workers in India.

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in India is developing a universal provident fund scheme to cover millions of self-employed individuals and workers in the unorganised sector, offering tax benefits.

A new Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) portal is bringing significant changes, including a centralized database and a new facility for members to view their withdrawal amounts.

EPCR has unveiled significant changes for the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, effective from July 1. These modifications aim to reshape the structure and dynamics of the rugby tournaments.

EPFO 3.0 is set to introduce reforms designed to provide subscribers with quicker automated claim settlements, instant withdrawals, multilingual self-service facilities, and seamless payroll-integrated contributions, including ATM and UPI-linked withdrawals.

Violand Braçellari, a highly sought-after individual, was arrested after a shootout with police, during which he allegedly used his entire arsenal of weapons. His hiding place in a sheepfold was discovered following a shepherd's tip-off about a dispute over work payments.

A tragic incident occurred in Buzău county, Romania, where a four-year-old child died after being bitten by a shepherd dog near a sheepfold.

The Chandigarh Consumer Commission has penalized the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) with a Rs 50,000 compensation for a decade-long delay in transferring provident fund. The commission dismissed software glitches as an excuse, citing deficiency in service and unfair trade practice.

Amidst record settlements in FY26, India's Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to launch the E-PRAAPTI portal to help members access their inoperative accounts.

Dutch far-right MP Pepijn van Houwelingen has been ordered to pay a €450 fine after losing an appeal for insulting two former ministers with a tweet involving a Nazi flag.

Authorities are searching for an architect who transformed a building rooftop in Ampelokipi, Athens, into a sheepfold and farm, with more details emerging about his past.

Alex Prager’s debut “DreamQuil” film of whip-smart design that ends up with little to say. Its retro-futuristic setting draws heavily from the 1950s but combines numerous contemporary concerns, resulting in a “Stepford Wives”-esque saga that, though rendered with a deft artistic hand, rarely draws real meaning from its many disparate parts. It concerns data mining, […]

Minister of State for Labour responds to Hyderabad MP Owaisi’s question

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), in 2024, increased the interest rate marginally to 8.25% for 2023-24, from 8.15% in 2022-23

Dozens of animals were killed at a sheepfold in Olt County, Romania, by approximately 20 guard dogs belonging to the director of the Olt County Pension Fund, whose property is nearby. The owner of the sheepfold plans to sue.

The EPFO has clarified that an EPF account becomes inoperative and ceases to earn interest three years after an individual's retirement at age 55.

Anil Ambani has been charged following a complaint from the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment for allegedly causing an Rs 1,800-crore loss to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) through cheating and criminal conspiracy.

The EPFO has introduced new compliance initiatives, including the EEC-2026, Vishwaas, and Amnesty schemes, alongside digital reforms under EPFO 3.0, aimed at expanding employee benefits.

The Centre has disclosed the latest figures regarding unclaimed money currently held with the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) and the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

Interest for the Employees' Provident Fund was credited on July 15, marking the first time after the centralization of EPFO, with instructions provided on how to check the updated PF balance.

An article details the necessary steps to ensure smooth and hassle-free Provident Fund (PF) transfers for employees transitioning between jobs under the EPFO 3.0 system.

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is expected to allow instant withdrawals of up to 75 percent of EPF balance into bank accounts via UPI and UPI-enabled ATMs by the end of the month.

Two livestock breeders in Livadero Servion, Greece, discovered their sheepfold destroyed and 15 sheep killed after a large bear attacked their farm, located eight kilometers from the village.

The Crete Police have been in a state of cooperation since this morning, as a large police operation has been underway since dawn today, Thursday 21/5, in areas of three prefectures of the island, with...

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has tightened rules for private trusts by introducing a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This initiative aims to enhance protection and uniformity for employees’ provident fund savings in India.

Indian staffing firm TeamLease Services has been issued a notice by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) demanding Rs 184 crore for alleged losses and misappropriation of reserves.

The 55-year-old CEO who controversially set up a sheepfold on the 16th floor rooftop of a building in Ampelokipi, Athens, had previously gained publicity for a garden he created on the same rooftop, even promoting it to WWF.

EPFO has tweaked pension scheme rules without wide consultations

India's Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has approved an auto-settlement facility for inoperative accounts with balances up to Rs 1,000.

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is reportedly considering a review of its investment options, which could impact its portfolio strategy.