Surat Diamond Workers' Wages Slump as Industry Shifts
Surat's diamond artisans face a 50-75% wage crash as they pivot to lab-grown gems. With 800,000 jobs at stake, the industry's foundation is cracking. Read the full story.
Surat's diamond artisans face a 50-75% wage crash as they pivot to lab-grown gems. With 800,000 jobs at stake, the industry's foundation is cracking. Read the full story.
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day pause in rural works during peak farming seasons. We analyse if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages, examining wage data and rising female workforce participation. Read the facts.
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day halt to rural work during peak farming seasons. We examine data on rural wages and female LFPR to see if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages. Read the full analysis.
Dense fog blankets Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, with Adampur and Bhopal recording 4.8°C. Visibility drops to 20m in Faridkot. IMD predicts light rain/snow on Dec 20-21. Read for full forecast.
Ahmedabad experienced a slight drop in minimum temperature with cold winds. IMD forecasts a gradual rise soon. Discover the city's weather details and state-wide lows.
Discover the untold story of the 1948 Battle of Zoji La, a pivotal moment in India's military history, as preserved through a family's personal letters and legacy. Read this inspiring tale of courage.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha exposes alleged systemic exploitation of gig workers after a Blinkit delivery agent earned just Rs 763 for nearly 15 hours of work. Calls for fair wages and social security.
Learn the crucial minimum income requirements for personal loans from top banks like HDFC, SBI, Axis, and Kotak. Discover how your salary and DTI ratio impact approval chances.
Minimum temperatures across the Kashmir Valley remained above freezing on Saturday, offering respite from severe cold. Srinagar recorded 3.3°C. Get the latest weather forecast and updates.
Bathinda shivers at 4.8°C, the lowest in plains, with visibility just 10m. IMD warns of colder days and dense fog in Punjab, Haryana for Dec 16-17. Read for full forecast.
Gurgaon recorded 10°C with dense fog reducing visibility. Haryana's weather pattern, including a western disturbance, explained. Min temp may dip further.
Kerala's General Education Minister announces a 30% subject minimum for SSLC exams from 2027 to improve standards. Details on textbook distribution, autism centres, and Labour Conclave 2025.
Chhattisgarh Congress boycotts assembly, alleging severe paddy procurement mismanagement by BJP govt, causing farmer distress. Details on registration woes and pending land records inside.
Indore's night temperature recorded 8.4°C on Sunday, with a 10-year low of 6.2°C on Saturday. A yellow alert for cold wave issued for Bhopal & Shajapur. Get the full forecast and safety tips.
Bhopal reels under a severe cold wave with night temperature 5°C below normal at 7.0°C. Kalyanpur recorded 4.3°C. No respite expected for days. Stay warm and updated.
Pune district expects a dip in minimum temperatures due to clear skies and dry northerly winds. Get the full IMD forecast for Pune and weather alerts for other Indian states.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
Ahmedabad's minimum temperature rose to 16.4°C on Sunday, 2 degrees above normal. IMD forecasts consistent temperatures around 16°C for the coming week. Check full forecast and regional data here.
Lucknow shivers as temperature dips to 7.6°C, the coldest this winter. Kanpur records 5°C. Weatherman predicts a brief rise before another cold spell from Tuesday. Read the full forecast.
Ahmedabad and Gujarat experience a drop in minimum temperatures due to northeasterly winds. The IMD forecasts further cooling, with Naliya recording the lowest at 12.6°C. Get the full weather forecast.
Sugarcane farmers in Bihar's West Champaran marched to demand a higher MSP of Rs 500 per quintal, citing rising costs and price disparity with UP. Read about their key demands and planned agitation.
Kolkata experienced its coldest day this season with temperatures plunging to 14.5°C. The Met office forecasts a further drop to 14°C on Sunday. Get the full weather forecast and regional temperature details here.
A severe cold wave hits Punjab and Haryana, with Adampur recording 2.2°C. IMD predicts conditions till Dec 7, a brief rise, then another dip. Dense fog likely in Himachal. Get the full weather forecast.
Sugarcane farmers in West Champaran's Bagaha protest, demanding MSP hike to Rs 500/quintal. They cite rising input costs and price disparity with UP. Read their full demands and planned agitation.
Kolkata woke up to its coldest morning this season as temperatures plunged to 14.5°C. IMD forecasts a further dip and foggy conditions. Get the full weather update.
Delhi's minimum temperature held at 5.6°C, the season's lowest. IMD forecasts a 3-4°C rise in the next three days with no cold wave alert. Details on the weekend's partly cloudy skies inside.
Ahmedabad's minimum temperature recorded 17.1°C, 1.9°C above seasonal normal. IMD forecasts similar conditions. Discover Gujarat's coldest spots like Naliya at 11.6°C. Read the full weather update.
Ahmedabad recorded a minimum temperature of 17.6°C, 2.4 degrees above normal. IMD forecasts it could reach 18°C on Friday. Read for full weather details and regional comparisons.
Bhopal faces a fresh cold wave with temperatures expected to fall by 3°C. Get the latest forecast, current readings, and weather system updates impacting the region.