The EPFO has increased the auto-settlement threshold for provident fund advance withdrawals from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh, enabling quicker access to funds for members, especially during emergencies. This enhancement allows claims up to ₹5 lakh to be processed automatically within three days. Post navigation Ax-4 launch successful: Shukla is 1st Indian in space in 40yrs; will be first ever at ISS ‘Jai Hind, Jai Bharat’: Astronaut Shukla’s first message from space – watch