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    Gold jewellery at home: How much can you keep without fear of Income Tax seizure?

    People can legally own gold without a prescribed maximum quantity if they explain its source. The Income Tax Department has guidelines regarding the non-seizure of gold jewelry during searches. Married women can own up to 500 grams, while unmarried women are allowed 250 grams and male members 100 grams. These limits do not automatically exempt individuals from income tax liabilities.

    8th Pay Commission news: Notified a year ago, 5 biggest 8th CPC developments since November 3, 2025

    8th Pay Commission latest news: On November 3, 2025, the government announced the 8th Pay Commission’s Terms of Reference. The Commission is tasked with submitting its report within an 18-month deadline ending on May 3, 2027. An 18-question questionnaire was launched to gather inputs from stakeholders about various employment issues. Additionally, stakeholder consultations began in April 2026, with meetings held in multiple cities. Recommendations will influence future pay and pension adjustments for central government employees.

    Check EPF balance and download passbook on EPFO’s WhatsApp channel: EPF subscribers can now access these services through its WhatsApp channel
    EPFO WhatsApp Service: How to check PF balance, view transaction history and download passbook easily; here's how

    The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a convenient WhatsApp service to enhance member access to their provident fund details. This innovation enables users to effortlessly check their EPF balance and examine transaction histories. Additionally, members can obtain their passbook directly via WhatsApp following a verification step. Launched by Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, this initiative aims to simplify service access for all members.

    EPFO’s WhatsApp service: You can check EPF balance, view last 5 transactions and download passbook by sending message

    The launch of the EPFO WhatsApp service was announced by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. This new feature empowers subscribers to easily check their EPF balance, view the latest transactions, and download passbook details. Moreover, the initiative addresses automatic settlements for dormant accounts, benefiting around one lakh users whose balance falls under Rs 1,000, thereby simplifying processes and minimizing the necessity for in-person visits.

    8th Pay Commission: 6 key demands by Railway employee's body; better pay, merging of pay scales, hardship allowance and more

    8th Pay Commission news: The All India Railwaymen's Federation has made significant recommendations to the 8th Pay Commission. Higher pay scales are proposed to match the Indian Railways' modernization efforts and working conditions. Special allowances have been requested due to the inherent risks and hardships faced by railway employees. The issues of female loco pilots and track maintainers have been highlighted for attention.

    The Economic Times
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