New Labour Code Draft Rules Define Wages, Gratuity
India's labour ministry releases draft rules for new labour codes, redefining wages and gratuity calculation. Over 400 million workers impacted. Key compliance changes explained.
India's labour ministry releases draft rules for new labour codes, redefining wages and gratuity calculation. Over 400 million workers impacted. Key compliance changes explained.
Ministry of Labour pre-publishes draft rules under new labour codes. Public consultation open for 45 days. Key changes in wage definition, PF, gratuity calculation explained.
Over 1 lakh delivery agents strike nationwide on New Year's Eve 2025, demanding fair wages, transparency, and a ban on exploitative 10-minute delivery models. The action targets Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, and Amazon.
Former NIA Director General Sadanand Vasant Date is the new Maharashtra DGP. Get the details on his appointment, career, and the challenges ahead.
Political alliances in Maharashtra are in disarray as parties finalize strategies for the crucial civic polls across 29 municipal corporations. Key players like BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP face internal and external challenges.
Contract workers at PGIMER Chandigarh began a hunger strike demanding payment of Rs 55 crore in pending wages and better benefits. The institute claims hospital services remain unaffected.
The 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 opens Jan 10-18 at Bharat Mandapam. Explore the 'Indian Military History' theme, 3000+ stalls, free eBooks & Qatar as Guest of Honour. Free entry!
Supreme Court delivers justice after 34 years, restoring 50% back wages to a hotel worker terminated in 1991. The landmark ruling states odd jobs for survival cannot deny back wages. Read the full story.
Guwahati's Khanapara Book Fair sees record sales over Rs 2 crore. Children's literature and books on Zubeen Garg drive unprecedented footfall. Discover the cultural highlight of Assam.
Ranchi's National Book Fair sees a surge in books on Jharkhand's tribal heritage, history, and youth-focused mental health literature. Open until Feb 4. Explore now!
The GCAA's aviation career fair at Dubai's Etihad Museum connects job seekers with top employers like Emirates, flydubai, and Etihad for roles in cabin crew, piloting, and engineering. Learn how to prepare and seize this unique opportunity.
Industry bodies seek clarity on new labour codes' implementation, fearing high retrospective costs. ICAI advises firms to provision for increased gratuity in December quarter accounts. Read more.
The Supreme Court closed a 34-year-old case, awarding 50% back wages to the family of D K Sharma, an ITDC employee terminated in 1991. The verdict highlights systemic delays in justice delivery.
Due to massive public response, Patna's Saras Mela at Gandhi Maidan is extended till January 4. Sales have soared past ₹22.75 crore with over 10 lakh visitors. Explore unique handicrafts and regional flavours!
Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty directs a draft notification for revised minimum wages in private hospitals to be published within 30 days, citing stalled talks. A 60% hike from 2013 levels is proposed.
Mrs Maharashtra 2025 pageant celebrates married women's elegance & empowerment. Discover the legacy, categories, and how to apply for this prestigious title. Apply now!
Food delivery workers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are on strike demanding fair wages, social security, and regulated hours. State-wide token strike observed. Read about their demands and the government's response.
Maharashtra's BJP and Congress hold key meetings on Dec 25 to finalize candidates for crucial municipal corporation elections. Get the latest political strategy updates.
Over 16,000 gig workers in Maharashtra will strike on December 25, disrupting food deliveries. They demand fair wages, social security, and an end to exploitative practices in India's app-based economy.
India makes its debut with a national pavilion at the TradeChina Fair in Yiwu. The Toy Association of India leads 20 exhibitors, showcasing diverse products to boost global exports.
PGI Chandigarh contract workers' Joint Action Committee announces indefinite hunger strike from Dec 23 over unpaid wage arrears of Rs 90 crore. Read about their demands and the administration's alleged breach of assurances.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis congratulates winners of municipal council polls, pledges continued development. Key results from Pune, Nagpur & more.
A massive job fair in Chennai's Avadi brought together over 230 companies offering 15,000 vacancies, igniting hope for thousands of unemployed graduates and diploma holders. Read about the opportunities and personal stories.
The Army War College in Mhow concluded its two-day AWC Pustakayan 2025 book fair. Nearly 800 attendees explored over 5000 books. Discover the highlights of this literary event for servicemen and families.
The indefinite hunger strike by PGI contract workers demanding pending wages enters its fourth day. Union leaders allege no medical check-up for three days. A day-long strike is threatened if demands are not met by Dec 22.
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.
The Aam Aadmi Party announces its ambitious plan to contest 227 seats in the upcoming Maharashtra civic body elections, marking a major expansion of its political footprint beyond Delhi and Punjab.
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.
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.