March 2025

IIT-Delhi team, a member of which lost life in Lothal, carried out digs without ASI nod

An investigation into the death of IIT Delhi researcher Surabhi Verma revealed the excavation at Lothal was unauthorized and the same team had conducted similar illegal digs across Gujarat. The assistant professor accused of negligence claimed the victim’s family was compensated by IIT-D. Police are investigating other sites where the team might have dug without permissions.

Read more

EPFO eyes raising auto-settlement limit to Rs 5 lakh

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.

Read more

Fresh encounter breaks out in J&K’s Kathua, 3 terrorists trapped

A fresh encounter between terrorists and security forces erupted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua, with three terrorists trapped. Following previous clashes that resulted in casualties, security forces have intensified search operations with aerial surveillance and sniffer dogs. Deputy Inspector General Shiv Kumar Sharma emphasized the commitment to the mission until the last terrorist is neutralized.

Read more