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EPFO completes CITES Project database to give members easier access to services

IANS | July 8, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has completed the process of migrating its entire database of member records to the new centralised national database, as part of the CITES Project (Centralised IT Enabled Services) initiative, to modernise the organisation’s service delivery to its members through automation and rule-based processing, it was announced on Wednesday.

Baruipur encounter: Mother of killed accused says son got 'deserved punishment'

IANS | July 8, 2026 1:34 PM

Kolkata, July 8 (IANS) In a striking reaction to the encounter death of Pravas Mondal, the first accused arrested in the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal’s Baruipur, his mother on Wednesday said her son had received the punishment he deserved for his actions.

Pawan Kalyan expresses shock over death of young fan whose last wish he recently fulfilled

IANS | July 8, 2026 1:25 PM

Hyderabad, July 8 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday expressed shock over the death of his young fan Niranjan, who succumbed to a rare disease.

Monsoon fury: 62 dead since June 1 in Maharashtra; red alert issued for coastal districts

IANS | July 8, 2026 1:13 PM

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Severe monsoon weather continues to batter Maharashtra, with relentless downpours over the past 24 hours triggering flash floods, river overflows, and structural collapses. According to the latest situation summary report released by the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Wednesday, the state has recorded 62 human casualties and 200 animal deaths since the start of the monsoon season on June 1.

Centre assures full support as Amit Shah speaks to Satheesan on Wayanad disaster

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:57 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 8 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan over the Wayanad mudslide, assuring the Centre's full support for the ongoing rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts while calling for a high-level probe into the tragedy.

YS Rajasekhara Reddy's service to people will always be remembered: Rahul, Kharge pay tributes to former AP CM

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Congress top brass paid tributes to the veteran Congressman and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy on his birth anniversary, stating that his service to people will always be remembered.

Digital economy a cornerstone of India's future economic, social advancement: Experts

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:51 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India's digital economy has emerged as a cornerstone of the country's future economic and social advancement, experts said at a conclave on digital payments held here.

Six Andhra fishermen presumed dead; search operation called off

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:39 PM

Visakhapatnam, July 8 (IANS) Authorities have called off the search operation for six fishermen who went missing off the coast of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, after their boat capsized on July 4, dashing the hopes of finding them alive.

Shiv Sena corporator assaults woman doctor, Maha govt promises strict action

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:27 PM

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) A Shiv Sena corporator from Kalyan-Dombivli, Ramesh Mhatre, has come under scrutiny after CCTV footage purportedly showed him and several of his supporters assaulting doctors and hospital staff inside a municipal hospital in Maharashtra's Kalyan.

BJP leaders hail PM Modi's Indonesia visit, say honour reflects India's rising global stature

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) BJP leaders on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Indonesia, highlighting the deepening India-Indonesia ties, cultural connections between the two nations and the recognition given to him during the visit.

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EPFO completes CITES Project database to give members easier access to services

Baruipur encounter: Mother of killed accused says son got 'deserved punishment'

Pawan Kalyan expresses shock over death of young fan whose last wish he recently fulfilled

Monsoon fury: 62 dead since June 1 in Maharashtra; red alert issued for coastal districts

Centre assures full support as Amit Shah speaks to Satheesan on Wayanad disaster

YS Rajasekhara Reddy's service to people will always be remembered: Rahul, Kharge pay tributes to former AP CM

Digital economy a cornerstone of India's future economic, social advancement: Experts

Six Andhra fishermen presumed dead; search operation called off

Shiv Sena corporator assaults woman doctor, Maha govt promises strict action

BJP leaders hail PM Modi's Indonesia visit, say honour reflects India's rising global stature

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