PNGRB asks oil, gas firms to strengthen compensation for accident victims

New Delhi: Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has urged oil and gas companies to review and strengthen their compensation policies beyond statutory requirements to ensure adequate support for families of workers killed or permanently disabled in accidents.While several companies have already enhanced their voluntary compensation packages following its interventions and continued follow-up, the…

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How India’s silver import restrictions have created shortages; white metal trading at significant premium to global prices

In India, silver is used across a wide range of segments, including jewellery, coins, bars and industrial applications. (AI image) India’s curbs on silver imports have triggered supply shortages in the country’s domestic market, driving premiums to their highest level in six months even as demand remains weaker than usual.As India relies on imports to…

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India vs England T20Is: James Coles gets maiden call-up in Harry Brook-led 17-memeber side – see full squad here | Cricket News

James Coles (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England have announced a 17-member squad for the five-match T20I series against India starting on July 1, with 22-year-old all-rounder James Coles receiving his first international call-up. Harry Brook will captain the side, while Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood return after missing the T20…

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BITS Pilani tops Hurun India U30 list, followed by IIT Delhi, with the highest number of young entrepreneur alumni

BITS Pilani tops undergraduate institutions in Hurun India U30 ranking for young founders India’s startup ecosystem continues to witness a new generation of young founders building companies across sectors such as deeptech, space technology, fintech, sustainability, healthcare and mobility. Reflecting this trend, BITS Pilani has emerged as the leading undergraduate institution in the Avendus Wealth–Hurun…

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Unable to withdraw PF or file claims? EPFO services unavailable for 7 days

The portal is still unavailable even though official notice says services to be restored by July 2 00:00 hours The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has temporarily suspended several online services to carry out a planned database consolidation and software upgrade aimed at improving the speed, reliability and security of its claims processing system.According to…

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