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June 25: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced that several of its online services will remain temporarily unavailable for a couple of days as part of a planned system migration initiative aimed at enhancing digital infrastructure and improving service delivery. The temporary disruption is necessary to facilitate the migration of EPFO’s existing systems…

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Ranchi, June 25: In a major boost to Jharkhand’s energy infrastructure, the state has officially become power surplus following the commencement of commercial operations of the second 800 MW unit of the Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) thermal power project. The commissioning of the new unit marks a significant milestone in Jharkhand’s efforts to…

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Guwahati, June 25: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that more than 17 per cent of households in the state are currently paying zero electricity bills, highlighting the impact of the government’s power subsidy and welfare initiatives. According to the Chief Minister, the benefit is reaching a significant number of families, particularly those…

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Bhubaneswar, June 25 (UDN): In a major success against cyber fraud, the Odisha Crime Branch has recovered and returned Rs 1.1 crore to a retired professor who had lost over Rs 2.45 crore in a sophisticated “digital arrest” scam earlier this year. Representational image According to officials, the victim was targeted in February through an…

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New Delhi, June 25: Concerns have been raised over fraudulent online platforms impersonating official channels for FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket sales, with authorities and cybersecurity experts warning fans to exercise caution while booking tickets. Officials said several fake websites and misleading links have surfaced, attempting to imitate legitimate ticketing portals and deceive users into…

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New Delhi, June 25: The Government of India has mandated the use of QR codes on vaccines, antimicrobials, and cancer drugs as part of a strengthened regulatory framework aimed at curbing counterfeit medicines and improving drug traceability across the supply chain. Officials said the move is intended to ensure end-to-end tracking of critical and high-value…

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 June 25: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has called for enhanced global cooperation to address shared challenges and promote a more balanced and inclusive international order, while invoking India’s ancient philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family) at the Jeju Forum in South Korea. Speaking at the forum, the External Affairs Minister…

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New Delhi, June 25: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has directed officials to strengthen monsoon preparedness measures across the National Highway network to ensure smooth traffic movement and minimise weather-related disruptions. During a review meeting, the Minister instructed highway authorities and implementing agencies to take proactive steps to address issues such…

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Guwahati/Itanagar, June 25: At least four people are missing after flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, officials said. Search and rescue operations are currently underway to trace the missing persons. Several areas have also reported damage due to rising water levels and sudden flooding. In neighbouring Assam, authorities have issued a high…

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Hyderabad, June 25: Door-to-door enumeration has officially begun across Telangana under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, aimed at updating and verifying voter records. Election officials said trained field staff have been deployed across districts to carry out the verification process, which involves collecting and updating voter details directly from households. The exercise is intended…

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