Maharashtra teachers and school staff deployed on election duty work 30-35 hours straight, demanding a sanctioned paid rest day. The association cites exhaustion and late-night travel as major concerns.
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, scheduled for chemotherapy on Jan 15, is forced into election duty. Despite appeals, her name remains on the list, risking FIR and job loss. Read her ordeal.
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, a cancer patient, is forced into election duty on her chemotherapy date despite appeals. Over 500 officials face notices for skipping training. Read about this bureaucratic insensitivity.
Mumbai school staff on election duty urge Maharashtra govt for a paid rest day, citing 30+ hour shifts and immediate return to school. Read their plea.
The government may introduce a customs duty amnesty scheme in Budget 2026-27 to resolve Rs 1.52 lakh crore in litigation. Read about the plan to slash duty slabs and fix FTA-related inverted duty structures.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Ajay Kumar Pandey, 55, suffered a fatal heart attack while on Dial 112 duty in Bettiah. The dedicated officer was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, sending shockwaves through the police force. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu government implements 'no work, no pay' policy, cutting salaries of secondary grade teachers protesting for 'equal pay'. Details on the state's decision and its impact.
Tamil Nadu government implements 'no work, no pay' for striking secondary grade teachers, citing student learning deterioration. Salary cuts effective from January 5.
A Texas teachers' union files lawsuit against state education agency, alleging retaliation for educators' social media posts after Charlie Kirk's assassination. The case raises critical free speech questions.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expands stamp duty concessions. Now, gifting commercial & industrial properties within family costs just Rs 5,000 stamp duty. Move aims to simplify & reduce cost of intra-family asset transfers.
Karnataka government expands stamp duty exemption on gift deeds among family members to include commercial and industrial properties, boosting real estate transactions. Learn the new rules and benefits.
India's new safeguard duty on select steel imports has led to a sharp price rise of up to Rs 8,000 per tonne. Industry warns of a 2% increase in construction costs, impacting real estate and auto sectors. Read more.
A Supreme Court order on stray dog safety leads to confusion, teacher suspensions, and protests in Delhi and Mumbai. Learn how a viral rumor about dog counting escalated the issue.
Mumbai teachers protest an order to appoint them as nodal officers for stray dogs. The education department clarifies it's a misinterpretation. Read the full story.
Mumbai teachers push back against directive making them nodal officers for stray dog control in schools. Unions call it an affront to educators' dignity. Read the full story.
Delhi's Directorate of Education files police complaint against misinformation alleging teachers were tasked to count stray dogs. The circular aimed at student safety, not dog counting. Read details.
Delhi's Education Directorate files a police complaint against fake social media posts claiming teachers were ordered to count stray dogs. Legal action initiated for defamation and public mischief.
Delhi's Education Directorate files a police complaint against misinformation alleging teachers were ordered to count stray dogs. Education Director Veditha Reddy clarifies the fake circular. Read the full story.
The Delhi government has filed a police complaint against a misinformation campaign falsely claiming teachers were tasked with counting stray dogs. Learn the facts and the official response.
Prices of cigarettes, bidis, and other tobacco products will rise from February 1, 2026, after the government imposes a new excise duty. Find out the latest tax rates and impact on consumers.
The Indian government has sharply increased excise duties on cigarettes and tobacco products from February 1, 2024. This move will lead to higher retail prices for consumers. Get all the details on the new rates and their impact.
Tata Steel shares continue their rally, gaining 1.2% to hit a one-month high after India extends safeguard duties on steel imports for three years. Discover the impact on the sector and future demand outlook.
The Indian government has increased the National Calamity Contingent Duty on cigarettes. Find out the new rates and the expected impact on prices and public health.
India imposes 11-12% safeguard duty on select steel imports for three years to protect domestic industry from cheap shipments, primarily from China. Read the full details.
Delhi government refutes AAP's allegation that school teachers were ordered to handle stray dog duties, calling it baseless. The claim was said to impact education quality. Read the full details.
The Aam Aadmi Party condemns the BJP-led MCD for ordering Delhi teachers to conduct a stray dog census, calling it an abdication of civic duty. Read the full political clash details.
Academic activities in Punjab schools face disruption as teachers are deployed for election duties. Learn about the impact on students and the demands for a permanent solution.
Teacher associations in Moga reject Rs 10 lakh compensation for a couple who died on election duty, demanding Rs 2 crore each and job assurances for their children. Candle marches continue.
Delhi assigns teachers as nodal officers for stray dog-related matters, drawing strong opposition from associations citing disruption to teaching and pre-board exams. Read the full story.
Delhi's BJP-led government denies reports of deploying teachers for stray dog census. The DoE clarifies only nodal officers are to be appointed for coordination. Read the full story.