News Digest: EPFO's hurdle for pre-September 2014 retirees

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		Tuesday, March 07, 2023
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		India
		EPFO's hurdle for pre-September 2014 retirees EPFO had asked EPS members who retired before Sept 1, 2014, to submit documents showing they opted for higher pension and it was rejected, but experts point out that EPFO had discontinued the facility from Dec 2004-March 2017, which will make most applicants ineligible. India, Russia agree to boost bilateral trade Foreign minister S Jaishankar held a virtual meeting with Russia's deputy PM and minister for trade and industry Denis Manturov and co-chaired the India-Russia Inter-governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC). Trying to lessen health sector's foreign reliance: PM Modi Life-savers such as medicines, vaccines and medical devices became "weapons" during the pandemic, PM Modi said Monday, adding his government was trying to minimise India's dependence on foreign countries in health sector. More India News»

		Science
		Isro attempts 'extremely challenging' re-entry of decommissioned satellite: All you need to know Researchers reveal why some tumour cells become resistant to chemotherapy According to recent research led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, cancer cells have an inbuilt randomness in their capacity to respond to chemotherapy, which is another weapon in their treatment resistance toolbox. Chemotherapy is still the primary treatment for the majority of tumours, making it a core problem in cancer research to understand why some tumour cells develop resistance to it. AI tool detects Alzheimer's with 90% accuracy: Study More Science News»

		Technology
		How to use Magic Eraser in Google Photos Google's Magic Eraser is an impressive feature that many smartphone users would love to have at their disposal. This feature allows users to remove any unwanted object or person from their photos instantly. This feature was initially exclusive to Google Pixel smartphones, but now it is available to users of other smartphones, either Android or iPhone, but for a fee. WhatsApp to offer users more control over its privacy policies: What it means for users WhatsApp has come to an agreement with the European Union regarding changes to its privacy policies. Earlier, WhatsApp's policies sparked controversies among its users, who migrated to other secure messaging services. The company has now decided to make it easier for users to reject updates to its terms of service. According to a report by Reuters, the messaging platform has discussed the issue with the European Commission and EU consumer protection regulators before making such a decision. Microsoft Edge will soon make blurry old videos look better: How will it work Microsoft Edge is soon getting an "experimental" video upscaling feature that uses machine learning to increase the resolution of low-quality videos. The feature is currently available to a handful of users in Microsoft's Insider program and is only available on videos resolutions of 720p or lower. Devices that feature an Nvidia RTX 20 series or AMD Radeon RX5700 series or above graphics units are required to use the feature. More Technology News»

		Business
		India, US to hold commercial dialogue on March 10 after gap of 3 years India and the US will hold a commercial dialogue on March 10 after a gap of three years and discuss issues related to trade and investment with a view to further strengthen economic ties, an official statement said on Monday.The last India-USA Commercial Dialogue was held in February 2019. Since then, due to pandemic and other factors it could not be held. Daily UPI transactions jump 50% to 36 crore: RBI governor The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor, Shaktikanta Das, today said that UPI (unified payment interface) transactions have grown exponentially in the past 12 months, with daily transactions crossing 36 crore. In value terms, these transactions are worth Rs 6.27 lakh crore, registering a growth of 17 per cent from Rs 5.36 lakh crore in February 2022. Crypto stocks fall as Silvergate crisis deepens A slew of crypto heavyweights including Coinbase Global and Galaxy Digital have dropped Silvergate as their banking partner after the lender's latest filing raised questions about its ability to continue as a going concern. More Business News»

		Sports
		WPL: Dominant Mumbai Indians crush Royal Challengers Bangalore by 9 wickets Mumbai Indians registered another thumping victory on Monday to establish themselves as clear favourites in the early stages of the inaugural Women's Premier League. Mumbai consolidated their top spot in the standings with two big wins in two games in the tournament. Harmanpreet Kaur-led side produced a dominant performance at Brabourne stadium to thrash Royal Challengers Bangalore by nine wickets. 'I have said that over and over...': Ponting's big statement on Kohli's form Virat Kohli's agonising wait of scoring a hundred in the Test cricket continues with the Indian batter's last ton coming in November 2019 against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens. Vettori wants Aussie lower-order batters to be more courageous India's lower order batters usually rose to the occasion and bailed the team out from a precarious position. Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are the men behind India's turnaround in the recent past. More Sports News»

		Education
		APSC CCE Admit Card 2023 released on apsc.nic.in, download hall ticket here The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the admit card for the Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination 2022. The examination will be held on March 26, 2023 in two shifts. The first shift will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the second shift will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The General Studies I paper will be held in shift 1 and the General Studies II paper will be held in shift 2. IIM Jammu, IICA jointly launch new 'Executive MBA in Corporate Affairs & Management' programme The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) have jointly launched a new Executive MBA program in Corporate Affairs and Management. The program is designed for mid-career professionals and is open to all professionals and entrepreneurs from various industries. CBSE 12th Maths Exams 2023: Tips to score full marks in Maths paper The Central Board of Secondary Education will hold the CBSE Class 12 Maths Exam 2023 on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Candidates who are going to appear in the exam can check tips to score full marks in Mathematics paper. Read more to check important chapters and exam pattern. More Education News»

		Environment
		Carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022 Antarctic glaciers flow faster in summers, exhibiting seasonal behaviour: Study In a first, US startup plants carbon-guzzler GM trees More Environment News»

		World
		Suicide blast kills nine, wounds 13 in Balochistan At least eight security officers and a civilian were killed and 13 more people wounded Monday when a suicide bomber triggered an explosion by ramming his motorcycle into a police truck in Pakistan’s restive southwestern Balochistan province. Pakistan court rejects Imran Khan's plea seeking suspension of arrest warrant The same court had last week issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Imran after he decided not to turn up before the court while attending hearings of three other cases — prohibited funding, terrorism, and attempted murder — filed against him in other local courts located in the same judicial complex. Belarus sentences exiled opposition leader to 15 years Tsikhanouskaya ran against authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in August 2020, in an election that handed him his sixth term in office and was widely seen as rigged. She called her conviction and sentence an act of vengeance by Belarusian authorities and vowed to continue to "fight for freedom". More World News»

		Environment
		Carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022 Antarctic glaciers flow faster in summers, exhibiting seasonal behaviour: Study In a first, US startup plants carbon-guzzler GM trees More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Why Secunderabad Cantt polls: Petition in Telangana HC Questioning the rationale behind commencing the election process to the Secunderabad Cantonment Board at a time when it was on the verge of merging with GHMC, Cantonment Vikas Manch (CVM) of Secunderabad filed a petition in Telangana high court. SHGs get Rs 750 crore boost on International Women's Day in Telangana The Telangana government has released Rs 750 crore for 'Vaddi Leni Runalu' (interest-free loan) scheme to women self-help groups (SHGs) on the eve of the International Women's Day. Horror killing: Accused's girlfriend & aide arrested in Telangana Two more persons, including the woman at the centre of the alleged love triangle, have been arrested for their role in the gruesome murder of 22-year-old tribal student, N Naveen. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		2 families clash in Kalka, cross FIRs registered MLA for roundabouts, traffic mgmt in Mohali 850 cops to be on the roads on Holi tomorrow More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		1.5 lakh youths got govt jobs in 5 years: PM Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said imparting skills to the youth holds the key to India becoming the third-largest economy in the world from the fifth now. Gujarat: Phishing links flood social media, bait users with Women's Day gifts Ahead of Women's Day celebrations, phishing web pages mimicking popular shopping portals, Women's Day quiz game URLs and WhatsApp links announcing 'surprise gifts' have hit the social media sphere to defraud gullible users. Man throws acid on wife's partner in Ahmedabad A 34-year-old man along with his two aides on Saturday night threw acid on his wife's live-in partner and his friend when they were moving on a scooter in the Odhav area of the city. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Four of family killed as lorry rams into auto in Villupuram Four members of a family were crushed to death when the auto in which they were travelling was hit by a speeding lorry near Villupuram town on Sunday. Woman jumps before train with son, daughter over family dispute in Krishnagiri A woman died by suicide along with her four-year-old son and seven-year-old daughter by jumping in front of a train at Uthangarai in Krishnagiri on Monday. Let's work to make India world leader by 2047, says Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi on Monday stressed the need to work for the resurgence of the nation to make it a world leader by 2047. While interacting with the students of Agartala NIT at the Raj Bhavan, he called upon people to work towards achieving 'Ore Bharatham, Unnatha Bharatham' (One Bharat, excellent Bharat). More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru City University students want exams before elections irst-semester UG students of Bengaluru City University (BCU) are demanding that the varsity release their exam dates at the earliest as their classes got over three months ago (December-end). Study holidays for third-semester students began one-and-a-half months ago. Tentative timetables have been announced for both the semesters, but students say the dates may change. Trio held for murdering physiotherapist in Bengaluru City police recently arrested three men on charges of murdering their friend, a 32-year-old physiotherapist, last month and trying to burn the body. Submit development plans by end of March of Karnataka: Department to varsities To improve the quality of higher education and increase the gross enrolment ratio, the higher education department has asked all state universities to submit Institution Development Plans (IDPs) by March 31. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru City University students want exams before elections irst-semester UG students of Bengaluru City University (BCU) are demanding that the varsity release their exam dates at the earliest as their classes got over three months ago (December-end). Study holidays for third-semester students began one-and-a-half months ago. Tentative timetables have been announced for both the semesters, but students say the dates may change. Trio held for murdering physiotherapist in Bengaluru City police recently arrested three men on charges of murdering their friend, a 32-year-old physiotherapist, last month and trying to burn the body. Submit development plans by end of March of Karnataka: Department to varsities To improve the quality of higher education and increase the gross enrolment ratio, the higher education department has asked all state universities to submit Institution Development Plans (IDPs) by March 31. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra govt to HC: Will issue GR in a week for transgender rights In what may make it a happier holi for the transpersons, the Maharashtra government on Monday informed the Bombay high court that it would, within a week, issue a government resolution (GR) to provide for a third window for transgenders in all public employment and education enrolment, in addition to those for male and female candidates. 'Holi made': Unseasonal rains bring relief in Mumbai spawning splash of memes Don't finalise draft DP for Pune metropolitan region without court nod: Bombay high court In a setback to the Maharashtra government, the Bombay high court on Thursday directed it not to finalise a draft development plan (DP) for the Pune metropolitan region without its nod but allowed the state urban development department to continue to receive suggestions and objections to the plan dated July 30, 2021. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		3 rob man of Rs 40 lakh; 2 held after 5 days in Delhi A gang of three managed to rob Rs 40 lakh from a man in the Kotwali area but two of them were caught five days later by the police who set a trap. 'States too need to offer funds for rare diseases' While the central government has a scheme to provide financial aid to persons diagnosed with rare diseases, no such initiative from state governments is making it tough for the poor patients to manage funds for the treatment, Organisation for Rare Diseases India (ORDI), a national umbrella organisation representing the collective voice of patients with rare diseases, stated at an event held on Monday. Curious about trees? Event at Sanjay Van likely to interest you If the world of woods excites you, head to the tree festival at Sanjay Van on March 11 . The event, which is being organised by Delhi Development Authority, will be held between 7 am and 12 noon. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		3 rob man of Rs 40 lakh; 2 held after 5 days in Delhi A gang of three managed to rob Rs 40 lakh from a man in the Kotwali area but two of them were caught five days later by the police who set a trap. 'States too need to offer funds for rare diseases' While the central government has a scheme to provide financial aid to persons diagnosed with rare diseases, no such initiative from state governments is making it tough for the poor patients to manage funds for the treatment, Organisation for Rare Diseases India (ORDI), a national umbrella organisation representing the collective voice of patients with rare diseases, stated at an event held on Monday. Curious about trees? Event at Sanjay Van likely to interest you If the world of woods excites you, head to the tree festival at Sanjay Van on March 11 . The event, which is being organised by Delhi Development Authority, will be held between 7 am and 12 noon. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		3 rob man of Rs 40 lakh; 2 held after 5 days in Delhi A gang of three managed to rob Rs 40 lakh from a man in the Kotwali area but two of them were caught five days later by the police who set a trap. 'States too need to offer funds for rare diseases' While the central government has a scheme to provide financial aid to persons diagnosed with rare diseases, no such initiative from state governments is making it tough for the poor patients to manage funds for the treatment, Organisation for Rare Diseases India (ORDI), a national umbrella organisation representing the collective voice of patients with rare diseases, stated at an event held on Monday. Curious about trees? Event at Sanjay Van likely to interest you If the world of woods excites you, head to the tree festival at Sanjay Van on March 11 . The event, which is being organised by Delhi Development Authority, will be held between 7 am and 12 noon. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad HC cancels bail granted to BSP MLA Raju Pal murder accused The Allahabad HC has cancelled the bail granted to one Farhan, an accused in the murder of BSP MLA Raju Pal in broad daylight in 2005, reports Rajesh Kumar Pandey. The court observed, "Leaving the petitioner free is putting the life and safety of witnesses and common citizens at risk. He is also a member of the Atiq Ahmad gang, and it seems that in the Dhoomanganj area of Prayagraj district, writ of the state government does not run, rather writ of dreaded criminal Atiq Ahmad runs." Man kills lover of his wife, injures wife Prayagraj markets buzzing with Holi shopping There is no festival more vibrant, colourful and exhilarating than Holi. Everyone wants to enjoy it—to dance in clouds of gulal and to get soaked in a shower of coloured water and spending hours in making last minute purchases makes the festival more special. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh leader of opposition Govind Singh moves SC against ED summons; bench of three judges to hear plea Veteran Congress leader and leader of opposition (LoP) in the Madhya Pradesh assembly Dr Govind Singh has moved the Supreme Court against a summon issued to him by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a case related to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Schoolgirls complain of molestation, principal, three others booked in Madhya Pradesh A priest, a nun as well as the principal and guest teacher of a school in Dindori district in Madhya Pradesh were booked on the complaint of some girl students that they were beaten up and molested, a police official said on Sunday. Ladli Bahna scheme came straight out of my heart: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan Claiming that the "Ladli Bahna Yojana" is a scheme that came out of his heart, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Sunday that, "If our sisters are strong then the family, society, state and country will be strong." Chouhan launched the scheme in a huge convention organised at Jamboree Maidan in Bhopal. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha minister's 'killer' not mentally ill: Medical Board The medical board, which was constituted by the government to assess Gopal’s mental state following allegations by his family members that he had been suffering from bipolar disorder for several years, conducted Gopal’s psychological evaluation on February 4 and submitted their report to the Crime Branch the next day. Four killed in cracker explosion in Odisha's Khurda As many as four men were killed and several others critically injured following explosion caused by firecrackers they were making in a small room at Bhusandpur village in Khurda district on Monday. Snathers held in Puri for mortgaging stolen gold to secure loan Puri police on Sunday arrested a gang of snatchers on charges of mortgaging stolen gold with three micro-finance companies to secure loans. More Bhubaneswar News»

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