India Implements 4 New Labour Codes: Key Changes
India implements four new labour codes, redefining wages and expanding worker benefits. Learn how this impacts PF, gratuity, and social security calculations for employees and employers.
India implements four new labour codes, redefining wages and expanding worker benefits. Learn how this impacts PF, gratuity, and social security calculations for employees and employers.
Four transformative labour codes take effect from July 1, 2025, ensuring minimum wage for all workers and simplifying compliance for businesses. Learn how this impacts India's workforce.
The Economist argues against further minimum wage increases, citing hidden economic costs like inflation and job degradation. Discover the better alternatives for fighting poverty.
India's 8th Pay Commission brings 20-25% salary hikes for government employees but raises concerns about fiscal health and widening wage inequality. Learn about the economic implications.
FBI arrests 39-year-old New Jersey resident for allegedly vandalizing federal prosecutor's office. Suspect faces property damage charges in Newark federal court. Read the full details.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement received bulk of 50,000 new federal employees under Trump administration while cutting 300,000 other jobs. Read about the government reshuffle.
North East tea growers appeal to PM Modi for Minimum Support Price mechanism to ensure fair pricing for green tea leaves and protect livelihoods from market fluctuations.
IMD predicts minimum temperatures in West Bengal districts will remain 2-3°C below normal for next five days. Stay updated on weather conditions.
Indian basketball enters new era with first high-performance centre in Bengaluru. Players to receive Rs 75,000 monthly wage, boosting women's basketball. Read more about this historic development.
IMD warns of cold wave in 7 Jharkhand districts till Nov 15. Temperatures to dip below 10°C with dense fog. Stay updated and take precautions.
A proposed labor legislation could trigger inflationary pressures as rising wages in labor markets impact broader economy. Analysis of potential short-term effects on various sectors.
Indian government approves 2 million tonnes of sugar exports. ISMA welcomes decision but seeks MSP increase to ₹47/kg and higher ethanol prices to boost industry sustainability.
In a significant legal blow to Trump-era policies, federal judges have ruled that the former president cannot restrict SNAP food assistance benefits for low-income Americans. This landmark decision protects millions from hunger.
In a significant legal setback for the Trump administration, federal judges have ordered the continuation of food assistance benefits, safeguarding millions of Americans from potential hunger during government funding uncertainties.
Hip-hop billionaire Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been moved to federal prison to serve his four-year sentence for prostitution-related offenses. The music icon's dramatic fall from grace marks one of entertainment's biggest scandals.
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EPFO is considering raising the wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, potentially bringing millions more employees under mandatory PF coverage. Discover how this change could impact your retirement savings.
As Jerome Powell's term nears its end, speculation intensifies about his potential successor. Scott Bessent reveals five frontrunners for the most powerful economic role in America.
The UAE Cabinet has approved a massive Dh92.4 billion federal budget for 2026, with significant allocations for social development, infrastructure, and government affairs. Discover how this budget shapes the nation's future.
Boeing's 24% wage increase offer fails to end historic strike as workers demand better benefits. The 84-day standoff threatens production and delivery timelines.
Delhi government mandates minimum age of 6 years for Class 1 admissions, bringing uniformity to school entry criteria across the capital. Important changes for 2024-25 academic session.
Former President Donald Trump cancels planned federal law enforcement deployment to San Francisco following Mayor London Breed's direct appeal. The dramatic reversal comes amid ongoing tensions between federal and local authorities.
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The ongoing US government shutdown has now become the second longest in the nation's history, surpassing 21 days and creating widespread disruption across federal services and agencies.
IMD forecasts significant dip in minimum temperatures across Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh. Get details on cold wave conditions, fog predictions, and essential winter precautions.
In a significant legal victory, a federal appellate court has upheld former President Trump's authority to deploy federal forces in Portland, Oregon. US Attorney General Merrick Garland praises the decision that addresses 2020 protest responses.
A federal appeals court reverses decision, allowing Trump administration to deploy federal officers to Portland protests. Constitutional rights clash with government authority in ongoing legal drama.
Farmers in Haryana are being forced to sell their paddy below the Minimum Support Price, according to BKU leader Gurnam Singh Charuni. Despite government assurances, procurement centers are allegedly exploiting growers during the ongoing harvest season.
Karnataka government unveils groundbreaking draft bill to protect domestic workers with minimum wage guarantees, social security benefits, and formal employment rights. Public feedback invited until December 18.
Thousands of government employees in Himachal Pradesh staged a massive protest march led by the Joint Action Committee, demanding immediate resolution of long-pending demands including old pension scheme restoration and regularization of daily wage worker