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If you are an EPF (Employees Provident Fund) subscriber, and want to check your passbook or the status of your claim, you can comfortably do it online. The only prerequisite for this facility is that the members should be registered on the unified member portal. And the passbook is made available after six hours of … Read more
Oil prices declined on Thursday, May 23, for the fourth session in a row, as the prospect of higher-for-longer US interest rates raised worries around demand growth in the world’s biggest oil market. High interest rates increase the cost of borrowing, which can slow down economic activity and dampen demand for oil. Brent crude oil … Read more
Most people fear the idea of estate planning or laugh it off thinking they are immortal. Estate planning is about ensuring your loved ones or a third party get access to your assets in a manner that you would want them to. Estate planning at its core is about putting arrangements in place for how … Read more
To Zhe Wang at Google DeepMind, an artificial-intelligence (AI) company, corner kicks are like games of chess. Partly because both feature opposing sides poised to react to a single imminent move. But also, no doubt, because they too may be revolutionised by AI. AI models thrive where there is abundant data. Football more than satisfies … Read more
Gold prices have pulled back from their record highs in recent trading sessions, marking a reversal after a strong rally. Over the course of the last three sessions, the price of the yellow metal dropped from ₹74,367 per ten grams to reach a new one-week low of ₹72,111 on the MCX, marking a decline of … Read more
Your tax bill may increase if you receive arrears or additional payments, which would put you in a higher tax bracket. In addition to pay, arrears may involve other sources of income. A comprehensive list of what qualifies as arrears for tax purposes is provided below: Any unpaid bonuses, allowances, or back pay are included in … Read more
Bernstein expects sectors such as infra, manufacturing, domestic cyclical, financials, and SOEs (state-owned enterprises) to lead, while consumer and IT will lag. For a few days, SMIDs (small and midcaps) may do better than large caps, said Bernstein. The final two phases of the seven-phase Lok Sabha election 2024 are scheduled for May 25 and … Read more
The increasing expenses associated with childbirth in India are fueling a greater interest in health insurance policies that include maternity coverage. It is essential to explore the real-life challenges of starting a family, emphasising the necessity for thorough preparation. Maternity insurance emerges as a cornerstone in this readiness, offering essential support for the well-being and … Read more
China’s top internet authority has introduced a language model rooted in President Xi Jinping’s political philosophy, described as a “secure and reliable” closed AI system, according to a report by the South China Morning Post. Reportedly, the model was developed by the China Cyberspace Research Institute, under the supervision of the Cyberspace Administration of China, … Read more
May 22 – A U.S. judge on Wednesday allowed a lawsuit filed by Exxon Mobil against two activist groups seeking to bar their climate resolution to go ahead against one of the two groups. The oil company’s lawsuit raised alarm among activists and proxy advisers who argued it would muzzle debate among shareholders and public … Read more