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EPS 1995 progress: EPFO clears 99% of applications for higher pensions; fund supports minimum pension of Rs 1,000

Jharkhand reported over 1,100 new HIV cases between April and October, with East Singhbhum and Ranchi leading the caseload. While nearly 1,100 individuals were linked to treatment, around 18,000 people currently live with HIV in the state. Efforts are underway to combat stigma and improve access to care, though challenges persist.

A tech founder, Cat Goetze, has transformed her desire for less screen time into a thriving business, Physical Phones. Her retro-styled Bluetooth handsets, mimicking traditional landlines, have generated over $280,000 in sales since July 2025. These devices allow users to make and receive calls from smartphones, tapping into a generation’s yearning for a simpler, nostalgic…

Four men unleashed gunfire on a Dumka restaurant late Sunday after a dispute over food bills, causing panic in a high-security area. Despite the matter reportedly being settled with police presence, the suspects, named by the owner, fired at the closed eatery. Police are investigating and have recovered blank cartridges.

Rs 7,280 crore rare Earth magnet scheme: Industry hails REPM initiative; firms see reduced import dependence

In a proactive step towards aiding internally displaced persons, Manipur has established state and district committees focused on expediting their rehabilitation. This initiative came after Cocomi and IDP advocates reminded the Governor and Chief Secretary of their commitment to a December resettlement.

Social media personality Orry appeared before Mumbai Police for a Rs 252 crore drug case, sharing his preparation on Instagram. He sported a Rs 1.6 lakh Miu Miu cashmere t-shirt for the interrogation. Orry also revealed advice received from Salman Khan regarding fame and attention, as the drug seizure case continues.

Dulquer Salmaan, who has worked seamlessly across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema, has revealed that his early years in Bollywood were far from smooth. The actor, who made his Hindi debut with Karwaan in 2018, opened up during a recent roundtable about the uncomfortable experiences he faced on Hindi film sets.

Several long-distance trains, including Vande Bharat and Tejas Rajdhani, are experiencing significant delays and reschedulings. This disruption is attributed to dense fog in North India affecting trains from Delhi and ongoing track works within Odisha. Commuters are facing considerable inconvenience due to these extended delays.

India commenced their Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup campaign with a dominant 13-0 victory over Namibia. Hina Bano and Kanika Siwach both netted hat-tricks in the one-sided match, securing India’s biggest-ever win in the event and placing them at the top of their group standings.