India Tests Agni-4 Ballistic Missile, Boosting Strategic Deterrence Capability

Stalled government jobs, cases stuck in court, exam delays: What’s behind the Ranchi fast, protest

EPFO's new IT system rollout triggers claim backlog, officials under pressure

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has been facing a growing backlog of unresolved claims following the rollout of its new IT system. Field officials are struggling with a rising number of pending auto claims, many of which have remained unprocessed for more than 20 days. The delays are causing considerable inconvenience to EPFO members awaiting their settlements. EPFO has acknowledged the surge in pending claims but attributed it to a temporary transitional phase during the system upgrade. The organisation maintains that the switchover was carried out with minimal disruption to overall services.

Indian Navy Foils Pirate Attack on India-Bound Ship in Gulf of Aden

The Indian Navy successfully repelled a pirate attack on a vessel named Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden. The ship's captain moved the crew into a secure citadel onboard, which the attackers were unable to breach. The intervention prevented the pirates from seizing control of the India-bound ship. As of now, four vessels in the region remain under Somali pirate control, with Indian nationals aboard three of them.

Vance calls Modi after US Senate passes 100% tariff bill on Russian oil buyers

US Vice President JD Vance spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, reaffirming both countries' commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. The two leaders discussed cooperation across key areas including trade, defense, and emerging technologies. They also exchanged views on international issues of mutual concern. The call came shortly after the US Senate passed a bill targeting buyers of Russian oil with 100% tariffs.