India News Update

India has started its hockey world cup campaign on a positive note with a 3-1 win over Wales.
Harmanpreet scored twice in the match, while Sam Welsh pulled one back for Wales with a field goal in the 56th minute.
In other news, the EPFO has eased partial withdrawal rules for its members, allowing them to access their PF balance during emergencies.
The EPFO has also suggested an 8.25% interest rate for 2026.
For more information on EPF and its benefits, you can visit the EPFO website.
The government is also working to fix inactive EPF accounts, with 21 lakh accounts having a balance of ₹8500 crore.
The government has appealed to youth to help with the census, with PM Modi asking for one or two hours of their time to help families submit error-free details digitally.
For more information on the census, you can visit the census website.