China’s citizens face hardship as jobs shrink and wages fall

IANS | March 3, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The Chinese government and the ruling Communist Party of China (CCP) have not taken any steps to solve the problem of limited employment opportunities in the country, and the significant decline in the wages of workers in recent years, an article said.

EPFO okays 8.25 per cent interest rate on PF deposits for 2025-26

IANS | March 2, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday approved an interest rate of 8.25 per cent on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2025-26, retaining the same rate for the second year in a row, according to an official statement.

Pakistani rights group demands probe after blasphemy threat used to occupy Christian family's property

IANS | March 1, 2026 5:28 PM

Islamabad, March 1 (IANS) Human rights group, Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP), has urged authorities to ensure the safety of Sarwar Masih and his family and ensure justice against those accused of using blasphemy allegations to justify the illegal occupation of the Christian family’s property as it demanded an impartial investigation into the matter and bringing those responsible to justice, a report said.