JD(U) welcomes national Census notification; Cong demands detailed road map

IANS | June 16, 2025 3:54 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) As the Centre issued a formal notification to conduct India’s 16th population census — that is set to include caste enumeration in 2027 — political reactions have begun pouring in. While the Janata Dal (United) praised the move and hailed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s long-standing demand, the Congress expressed cautious support, demanding clarity on the execution model, timelines, and budget.

EPFO tells members to avoid agents, use official portal for free services

IANS | June 16, 2025 3:37 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) EPFO has cautioned all its members against visiting or engaging with third-party companies or agents for EPFO-related services, as this may expose their financial data to third-party entities. These external entities are not authorised by EPFO and may charge unnecessary fees or compromise the security of personal information of members, according to an official statement issued on Monday.