EPFO records 5.5 pc rise in net members at 21.04 lakh in July

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:20 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 21.04 lakh members in July this year which represents a 5.55 per cent increase compared to the same month of the previous year -- signifying increased employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

Impact of H-1B visa hike to be minimum on Indian IT firms: Report

IANS | September 23, 2025 11:43 AM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The impact of the H-1B visa application fee hike to $100,000 is expected to be limited on the Indian IT services firms — given their reduced reliance on H-1B visas over the past decade through increased localisation and offshoring, a report said on Tuesday.