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India, UK sign social security agreement to avoid double contributions for
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The agreement, signed in the national capital by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron, noted that the move is intended to facilitate talent mobility between the two countries while ensuring continued social security coverage for employees on
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Budget 2026 should announce tax relief on bank deposits, insurance and pen
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The central government in the upcoming budget 2026 should announce reforms across taxation, insurance and pension sectors to boost household financial savings, reduce compliance challenges and improve social security coverage in the country, highlighted a report by State Bank of India (SB
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SPREE 2025 extended till January 31; ESIC offers more time for employers t
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The SPREE scheme was approved during the 196th Meeting of ESI Corporation in Shimla, chaired by Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and is aimed at enhancing social security coverage under the ESI Act.
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Social security coverage rises to 64 % from 19% in 2014; India now second-
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
India has expanded social security coverage from 19 per cent in 2014 to 64 per cent at present and now stands as the world's second-largest provider of social protection, Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday.
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Dubai Police handled over 7 million calls last year
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Dubai Police handled over 7.3 million emergency calls last year, with most answered within 10 seconds. In Q3 2025, response rates reached 99.3%. The force is upgrading digital operations, drones and smart systems to improve emergency response and expand full coverage by 2028.
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Employees' Enrolment Scheme-2025 launched to expand social security covera
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Employees' Enrolment Scheme - 2025 was launched by Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports at the 73rd Foundation Day of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in New Delhi, aiming to boost voluntary compliance and expand social security coverage for elig
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64.3% Indians now covered under social security, against 22% in 2016
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
About 64.3 per cent of Indian population is covered by social protection systems in 2025, increasing from 22 per cent in 2016, indicating a substantial expansion in social security coverage in the country, according to the latest Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) National Indicator Framewor
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India's social security coverage has increased from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% i
Updated : 9 months ago IST
India has achieved a milestone in the realm of social protection coverage, recording one of the most significant expansions globally. According to the latest data from the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) ILOSTAT database, India's social security coverage has increased from 19% in 2
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Centre grants 'Z' category security cover to Karnataka Governor
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a written order in this regard and the messages were communicated to the CRPF last week following a recent security analysis threat report prepared by the Intelligence Bureau, said sources.
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ESIC payroll data highlights 15.92 lakh new workers enrolled in November 2
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The provisional payroll data of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) reflects the significant strides in extending social security coverage to a broader spectrum of the workforce.
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Assam: Security cover, facilities of prospective ex-Chief Ministers revoke
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 24: Assam government on Wednesday announced that it has revoked the facilities of accommodation and full security coverage provided to former Chief Ministers of Assam prospectively.
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Livelihoods of over 55 million domestic workers at risk due to Covid-19: I
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 17 (ANI): Nearly three-quarters of domestic workers around the world -- more than 55 million people -- are at significant risk of losing their jobs and income due to lockdown and lack of effective social security coverage, according to new estimates by the Internat
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