Adityanath promotes bulldozer manufacturing in UP

Can EPF funds be withdrawn to prepay a home loan principal?

A reader has asked whether the Employees' Provident Fund balance can be used to repay the principal of an outstanding home loan. The question reflects a common consideration for salaried workers looking to reduce debt faster. Rules governing EPF withdrawals generally limit access to specific purposes, such as home purchase, construction, or repair, each with its own eligibility conditions. Prepaying a loan from EPF savings may therefore depend on the withdrawal category a member qualifies for and the terms set by the fund. Those considering this option are typically advised to check current eligibility rules and weigh the impact on long-term retirement savings.

War gets under the skin of India Inc's margins

Tenant’s son sold owner's property; buyers reach HC

Milk, cigarettes and Surf Excel among products whose prices have risen

An Economic Times report lists several everyday items that have recently become more expensive for consumers. The list includes milk, cigarettes and the detergent brand Surf Excel. The article outlines which products have seen price increases and how those changes affect household budgets. Because the source text supplied for this item contained only the headline and no body, the specific amounts, dates and reasons for the increases could not be confirmed.