The EPFO has significantly accelerated claim settlements, processing nearly half within three days due to increased automation. As of June 5, 2025, 68.96 lakh claims were resolved swiftly, and the organization plans to raise the automated processing limit to Rs 5 lakh.

The United States has rebuffed India's request for WTO consultations regarding American tariffs on automobiles and auto components, asserting the tariffs were implemented under a national security provision. The US maintains these measures under the essential security exception within global trade regulations, stating they are not safeguard measures subject to WTO's Agreement on Safeguards.

In a rare feat, doctors at Father Muller Medical College successfully performed an autologous amniotic patch infusion on a pregnant woman carrying triplets. Facing premature rupture of membranes and critically low amniotic fluid in one sac, the medical team employed the AmnioSeal procedure, infusing the patient's own platelets to seal the leak.

Raja Raghuvanshi was murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, with the autopsy revealing he died from sharp weapon injuries. His wife, Sonam, and three accomplices have been arrested after confessing to a murder-for-hire plot. The investigation is ongoing, with police recovering a machete and pursuing further leads in the case.

Auto-Brewery Syndrome (ABS) is a rare condition where the digestive system produces ethanol from ingested carbohydrates, leading to intoxication without alcohol consumption. This occurs due to yeast or bacterial overgrowth in the gut, fermenting sugars into alcohol. Diagnosing ABS involves tracking symptoms, blood alcohol tests, and glucose challenge tests, as it significantly impacts patients' lives.

Dr. Ameeta Mulla Wattal explores the complexities of private school fee regulation in Delhi, addressing the tensions between affordability, autonomy, and accountability. She highlights post-Covid challenges, legal contradictions, parental pushback, and the need for improved monitoring through tools like UDISE and Form 6. Emphasizing transparency, equitable access, and innovation, she argues for collaborative solutions, cross-subsidization models, and autonomy to ensure quality education without

The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the e-Zero initiative in Delhi, automatically converting cyber financial crimes above Rs 10 lakh reported on the 1930 helpline into FIRs. Home Minister Amit Shah announced the project's imminent nationwide expansion, aiming for swift investigations and cybercriminal crackdown.

EPFO is proposing to increase the auto settlement limit for its subscribers from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, pending approval by the central board of trustees. The organisation has already streamlined the claim process significantly, resulting in faster settlements and an expected record of over 6 crore settlements this year.

US President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on imported cars and components, significantly affecting US consumers and potentially inciting retaliation from the EU and Canada. Indian automakers might evade immediate impact, but the auto parts and tyre industries, particularly those with US-export dependencies, could face challenges.

The post-mortem reports of three youths from Kathua who were found dead suggest they died from trauma injuries caused by an accidental fall. There were no signs of physical assault or gunshot wounds, ruling out a terrorist attack. They were last in contact with family members before losing their way to a wedding, with alcohol found at the scene.

US companies Harley-Davidson and Tesla, despite President Trump's push for lower Indian import duties, prefer manufacturing outside the US. Harley imports its bikes from Thailand, and Tesla will ship its cars from Germany due to locational advantages and economies of scale. India's recent customs duty cuts are unlikely to change these import strategies.

Chief Minister M K Stalin has criticized the Union government for the Advocates Amendment Bill 2025, claiming it threatens the legal profession's autonomy. Although withdrawn due to protests, Stalin urges its total withdrawal and accuses BJP of undermining Tamil identity and judicial independence. He also mentioned that TNs population control work puts it at a disadvantage in the delimitation exercise, affirming rejection of the three language policy.

Former Goa MLA Lavoo Mamledar died in Karnataka's Belagavi after being assaulted by autorickshaw driver Amirsuhil Shakilsab Sanadi during a road rage incident. The altercation occurred when Mamledar's car brushed against the autorickshaw, leading to a heated argument and subsequent physical assault. Sanadi has been arrested and jailed.